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Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy
The Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy conserves natural land and open space --
including forests, wetlands, meadows, agricultural land, and places of scenic beauty --
to provide habitat for wildlife and to enrich the lives of people.

 
 

2010 Calendar of Events

New events are added to the calendar as they are scheduled. If you would like e-mail notification of SMLC news and upcoming hikes, tours, campfires, and volunteer oportunities, please contact Wendy Pellerito at wpellerito@SMLCland.org
Volunteer Stewardship Day LeFurge Woods NP: Grassland Maintenance
07/31/10
Saturday, July 31 at 11:00a.m. - 1:00p.m.
LeFurge Woods Nature Preserve, 2376 N Prospect Road, Superior Township, MI 48198 (parking area is on Prospect Road between Geddes and Vreeland Roads - a couple miles north of Ypsilanti)
Come help keep invasive woody plants like buckthorn and autumn olive from taking over this very nice meadow. Lots of helpers will mean we can keep this special open space habitat rich in wildflowers and grassland birds. We'll have gloves, loppers and cold drinking water available or bring your own. Shrubs will be small and relatively easy to cut. All ages and skill levels welcome. Long sleeve shirt, long pants, and closed-toe shoes recommended. All ages and skill levels welcome. Contact Scott Tyrrell (styrrell@SMLCland.org / 734.484.6565).

Full Moon Campfire at LeFurge Woods Nature Preserve
08/21/10
Saturday, August 21 at 7:00pm - 11:30pm
2252 N Prospect Road, Ypsilanti, MI 48198 (entrance to campfire site is on Prospect Road half way between Geddes and Vreeland Roads in Superior Township)
All are welcome to join SMLC friends for a summer campfire at the LeFurge Woods Nature Preserve just north of Ypsilanti. Enjoy the sights and sounds of an August night on the preserve. The campfire will be lit at dusk but the gate will open by 7 pm, so feel free to show up early to walk the trails. There is no charge but donations to support the work of the Conservancy will be gladly accepted. Bring friends, family, blankets, chairs, and campfire refreshments -- please, no pets. Contributing locally cut firewood is helpful and appreciated. Contact Scott Tyrrell (styrrell@SMLCland.org / 734.484.6565).

Conservancy Annual Picnic
09/12/10
Sunday, September 12 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Conservancy Farm, 8383 Vreeland Road, Superior Township, MI 48198
Pot luck and barbecue: We'll provide hot dogs, brats, veggie dogs, and soft drinks for everyone. Feel free to bring a favorite dish to pass or something to put on the grill. Please bring your own place setting to reduce waste. This event is open to everyone - bring your friends and family. Donations to support the Conservancy will be accepted. RSVP to Wendy Pellerito by Sept. 11th (wpellerito@SMLCland.org / 734.484.6565)
 

 
 
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