Upcoming Events
Invasive Plant Patrol
April 20th at 9AM at the Szok Preserve Restore native habitat by joining the Invasive Plant Patrol at the Albert and Virginia Szok Preserve! Volunteers will help manually remove garlic mustard, which can quickly grow and outcompete native vegetation. Due to the nature of the activity, this event is recommended for ages 10 and up. Those under the age of 15 must have a parent chaperone. Registration is required. For more information and registration for this event, visit here. |
Cedar River Spring Stream Sampling
May 4th at 10AM at Gladwin City Park Help monitor the health of the Cedar River watershed by stream sampling with us on May 4th! Teams of volunteers will each visit a site along the Cedar to collect macroinvertebrates, which in turn determines water quality. Lunch will be provided for volunteers. Registration is required. Sign-up for this event, here. To learn more about the program, visit our page here. To attend identification night on May 6th at 5:30PM, email ecianek@littleforks.org. |
Spring Ephemeral Hike
May 9th at 11AM at the Szok Preserve Hike with us at our Albert and Virginia Szok Preserve on May 9th at 11 AM as we observe the spring ephemerals of this natural area. The Szok Preserve is located within Pine Haven Recreational Area. Attendees will meet at the trailhead before being led to our 8-acre preserve for the hike. All ages are welcome. For more information about this event, email lkelsey@littleforks.org or call 989.835.4886 ext. 105. |
Invasive Plant Patrol
May 18th at 9AM at Nelson Woods Restore native habitat by joining the Invasive Plant Patrol at Nelson Woods! Volunteers will help manually remove invasive species, like Autumn Olive and Buckthorn, using handsaws and loppers. Due to the nature of the activity, this event is recommended for ages 10 and up. Those under the age of 15 must have a parent chaperone. Registration is required. For more information and registration for this event, visit here. |
4 Miler Hike
June 1st at 10AM at Riverview Natural Area Join us on National Trails Day as we hike the full 4 mile loop at Riverview Natural Area. Attendees should expect to be out on the trail for about 1.5 - 2 hours and should dress for the weather. For more information about Riverview, including trail maps, visit our page here. For more information about this event, email lkelsey@littleforks.org or call 989.835.4886 ext. 105 |
Summer Solstice Hike
June 20th at 6:30PM at Forestview Natural Area Join us for an evening social hike to celebrate the first day of summer! Attendees should meet at Forestview Natural Area at 6:30PM to begin the 1.3 mile hike through forested wetlands and white pine stands. For more information about this event, email lkelsey@littleforks.org or call 989.835.4886 ext. 105 |
Invasive Plant Patrol
June 22nd at 9AM at the Averill Preserve Restore native habitat at the Averill Preserve by joining the Invasive Plant Patrol! Volunteers will help manually remove invasive species, like Autumn Olive and Buckthorn, using handsaws and loppers. Due to the nature of the activity, this event is recommended for ages 10 and up. Those under the age of 15 must have a parent chaperone. Registration is required. For more information and registration for this event, visit here. |
Early Morning Hike
July 9th at 8:30 AM at the Averill Preserve Enjoy the morning tranquility of nature on this hike of our Averill Preserve, which features 2 miles of trail along the Tittabawassee River. Coffee and other beverages will be provided for attendees. For more information on this event, email lkelsey@littleforks.org or call 989.835.4886 ext. 105 |