Preserve Stewards: Invasive Species Control

Join Little Forks Conservancy on August 20th from 9:30am-12pm, to help remove harmful invasive species from the ecosystem at the 270-acre Lane Preserve in Gladwin!

What we’ll be doing:

Volunteers will manually remove invasive shrubs like autumn olive that can be harmful to our native wildlife. Using tools like loppers and handsaws, volunteers will remove vegetation while LFC staff and partners will apply treatment to prevent further growth.

Those under 15 must have a parent present or a chaperone. This event is recommended for ages 10 and up.

What to bring:

Gloves, water, safety glasses, and loppers and/or handsaws. We will be working outside, so please dress accordingly for the event and weather. Closed toed shoes are required and long pants are recommended. Little Forks Conservancy will provide tools, gloves and safety glasses to those who need them.

Location, Directions, and Time:

The George and Sue Lane Preserve is located on Shearer Rd, Gladwin, MI 48624. Volunteers will meet at the preserve parking lot, located on Shearer Rd between Schmidt Rd. and M-18. An LFC staff member will be waiting at the parking lot to direct volunteers. For Google Maps directions, visit the link here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/A39C4YwRCBNZqD8A8

Learn more about the nature preserve on our website here at https://www.littleforks.org/george--sue-lane-preserve.html

Please RSVP to receive updates. All events are subject to cancellation due to weather concerns. Please email any questions to Benjamin VanDyke at bvandyke@littleforks.org.

We appreciate your willingness to help us with our conservation and habitat efforts here in mid-Michigan!

*** by signing up for this event you are agreeing to the volunteer waiver below***