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Stewardship series is about bringing topics to the community about the environment, wildlife, and land management. There are several ways people can get enthusiastic about the environment and we want to provide those opportunities to let community members find an environmental niche and create stewards of our planet.
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Stewardship is defined as the conducting, supervising, or managing of something; or the careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one's care (Merriam-Webster).
If you are a landowner, a volunteer, or just interested to learn more; these talks can be of value to you! The workshops are geared towards adults but all ages are welcome to attend.
If you are a landowner, a volunteer, or just interested to learn more; these talks can be of value to you! The workshops are geared towards adults but all ages are welcome to attend.
Upcoming Events
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Stewardship Series: Invasive Species Tips & Tricks
September 23rd from 6-7:30 PM at Forestview Natural Area Learn more about harmful non-native species and how to effectively remove them from your own backyard with Little Forks Conservancy and the Central Michigan CISMA! Attendees will gain hands-on knowledge and resources about invasive species management, while learning about how their local CISMAs can assist them. Please register to attend here! For more information or to register through e-mail, contact Lily at [email protected]. |
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Stewardship Series: Seed Collection
September 30 from 5:30-7 PM at Nelson Woods Learn how to sustainably collect native plant seeds with Little Forks Conservancy! Attendees will learn how to identify native plants, techniques for collecting seeds and how to use them to promote biodiversity in their own backyards. Register for the event here! For more information or to register through e-mail, contact Lily at [email protected]. |
Previous Stewardship Series Recordings
Herbaceous Invasives - Identification and Control
It is easy to focus on invasive shrubs we see them year-round across the landscape and make it difficult to navigate through the woods. Herbaceous invasive plants have no woody stems that persist throughout the year, they are often mixed in with other plants and tend to spread a massive seed bank making them difficult to control once established. In this session Preserve Manager Sara Huetteman will cover how to identify the herbaceous invasive present in our community and a few to look out for and catch early. We'll cover mechanical and chemical ways to control these plants that you can easily implement in your own woods or gardens.
It is easy to focus on invasive shrubs we see them year-round across the landscape and make it difficult to navigate through the woods. Herbaceous invasive plants have no woody stems that persist throughout the year, they are often mixed in with other plants and tend to spread a massive seed bank making them difficult to control once established. In this session Preserve Manager Sara Huetteman will cover how to identify the herbaceous invasive present in our community and a few to look out for and catch early. We'll cover mechanical and chemical ways to control these plants that you can easily implement in your own woods or gardens.
Conservation@Home - Common Practices and Program Updates
Conservation@Home is a program that helps you recognize practices that maintain and preserve our environment right in your yard, both big and small. Shelby Gentle, our Land Conservation Specialist, will cover the common practices encouraged by this program such as using native plants in pollinator plots or rain gardens, eco-friendly techniques for maintaining the lawn and ways to support local wildlife and more.
Conservation@Home is a program that helps you recognize practices that maintain and preserve our environment right in your yard, both big and small. Shelby Gentle, our Land Conservation Specialist, will cover the common practices encouraged by this program such as using native plants in pollinator plots or rain gardens, eco-friendly techniques for maintaining the lawn and ways to support local wildlife and more.
Bird Migration - What are Count Days and How to use eBird
May is a great time to see a wide variety of bird species in Michigan thanks to migrating birds passing through. May 14th is World Migratory Bird Day and eBird's Global Big Day. On this day people are encouraged to go outside and count species for population data. Attend this session to learn from Huron Pines AmeriCorps Member Erin Dodd about bird migration, birdwatching tips, and ways to participate in events for this day. Erin will discuss eBird, a citizen science app for birdwatching data, and how to use the app to submit their own data and learn more about birds.
May is a great time to see a wide variety of bird species in Michigan thanks to migrating birds passing through. May 14th is World Migratory Bird Day and eBird's Global Big Day. On this day people are encouraged to go outside and count species for population data. Attend this session to learn from Huron Pines AmeriCorps Member Erin Dodd about bird migration, birdwatching tips, and ways to participate in events for this day. Erin will discuss eBird, a citizen science app for birdwatching data, and how to use the app to submit their own data and learn more about birds.
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Previous talks:
Natural Shorelines Forestry 101 Trail Maintenance 101 Invasive Species 101 Leave No Trace MI Bats |
Have a topic you wish to learn more about? Are you passionate about a topic and want to share what you know? Contact Benjamin for more information!
