Archived News Release: November 4, 2015 - City of Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation (NAP) works to protect and restore Ann Arbor's natural areas and to foster an environmental ethic among its citizens. This involves conducting plant and animal inventories, ecological monitoring, and stewardship projects in Ann Arbor parks. These tasks are performed by both staff and volunteers. Volunteer opportunities coming up in December are listed below. For more information about NAP, visit www.a2gov.org/NAP. Please wear long pants and closed-toe shoes to workday events. Workday events are suitable for all ages but minors must be accompanied by a guardian or contact NAP in advance to obtain a release form. Tools, snacks, and know-how provided. All events are free.
Stewardship Workday: Leslie Woods Nature Area
Sunday, Dec. 6, 1–4 p.m.
Tremendous progress has been made to increase the native habitat in these woods — help continue this effort! Join other volunteers working to restore more habitat by removing invasive shrubs such as honeysuckle and buckthorn. Please meet at the north end of Upland Drive, just north of Plymouth Road.
Stewards' Circle: Winter Restoration
Tuesday, Dec. 8, 7:30–8:30 a.m.
Bruegger's Bagels – 709 N. University Ave.
Despite the cold and snow, winter is a great time to actively restore our natural areas! What types of restoration work can be done in the winter? What should we be trying to accomplish before spring? What techniques are the most successful and fun throughout the cold winter days? This gathering is part of a monthly, informal discussion hosted by the Stewardship Network's Huron Arbor cluster. Free and open to anyone interested. For more information go to www.stewardshipnetwork.org.
Stewardship Workday: Stapp Nature Area
Saturday, Dec. 12, 1–4 p.m.
Much is contained within Stapp Nature Area's eight acres, including a mature oak-hickory grove and a vernal pond which is home to many amphibians and reptiles. Come out and help native plant species thrive by removing invasive shrubs such as buckthorn and honeysuckle. Please meet at the park sign at the corner of Huron Parkway and Tuebingen Parkway.
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