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Our STARS program is offered Tuesdays and Wednesdays after school at each of the elementary schools in the Avondale School District. Volunteers and paid staff work with students one-on-one with homework help and tutoring and provide recreational activities. . . more
Our STARS (Student Tutorial and Recreational Sessions)programs are designed for students in grades 1-4 needing a boost in reading and writing skills and homework help. The programs now run for 3 weeks during July and from October to April. . . more
Looking for individuals interested in volunteering occasionally for stewardship activities at Sterling State Park. Volunteers are especially needed from mid-May to mid-June to plant native seedlings and in October to collect native seed.
You will be working with State Park Stewardship. . . more Looking for individuals interested in volunteering occassionally for stewardship activities at Sterling State Park. Volunteers are especially needed from mid-May to mid-June to plant native seedlings and in October to collect native seed.
You will be working with State Park. . . more May 22, Saturday
Evergreen Nature Area
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Many beautiful native species, such as trout lilies, trillium, jewelweed, wild phlox, and wild ginger, are struggling to flourish in this park because of the invasive plants garlic mustard and Dame's rocket.. . . more
October 2, Saturday
Dicken Woods Nature Area
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Join NAP, the Friends of Dicken Woods, and neighbors in removing invasive shrubs from this special woodland! Dicken Woods borders Dicken Elementary School, has extensive trails, and a diverse. . . more
July 17, Saturday
Cranbrook Nature Area
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
This park is home to many native plants and provides nearly 18 acres of open space, natural area, trails, and play areas in one of the most highly developed parts of town.. . . more
June 19, Saturday
Mary Beth Doyle Nature Area
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Add to the tremendous progress that has been made to increase the native habitat in this large preserve! Get outside and lend a hand helping to clear trails and spread. . . more
October 23, Saturday
Swift Run & Mary Beth Doyle Nature Areas
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
One of most fun and rewarding stewardship opportunities to be involved in for people of all ages is seed collecting! You will learn how to identify. . . more
October 30, Saturday
Huron Parkway Nature Area
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Volunteers have made great headway in this lovely nature area over the years, both controlling invasives and encouraging natives. Help us continue that progress! We’ll remove invasive shrubs near the. . . more
November 13, Saturday
Mary Beth Doyle Nature Area
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Tremendous progress that has been made to increase the native habitat in this large preserve- help keep the ball rolling! We’ll be removing invasive shrubs, such as buckthorn. . . more
October 30, Saturday
Bluffs Nature Area
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Come see the results of persistence at work! We’ve been helping the native plants beat back buckthorn and honeysuckle, and each year there are fewer invasive shrubs! Help us clean. . . more
October 24, Sunday
Barton Nature Area
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Bring your family to learn about native plants and lend a hand in this beautiful nature area! If you have not yet helped with seed collection, here is your chance!. . . more
October 23, Saturday
Miller Nature Area
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Join us in clearing Miller’s trails and spreading woodchips to keep the nature trail passable! Bring your sleds with you to help us transport woodchips and brush. Miller is easily accessible. . . more
October 10, Sunday
Molin Nature Area
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
If you’d like to learn more about stormwater runoff and how it can affect nature areas through hands-on experience, now’s your chance! We’ll be working with neighborhood volunteers to mitigate. . . more
October 2, Saturday
Greenview Nature Area
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
You’ve taken the nature hike- now take action! Come on out and help NAP, neighbors, the Friends of Greenview, and the Ann Arbor Public Schools work together to remove invasive. . . more
October 2, Saturday
Wurster Nature Area
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Bring friends and family out to lend a hand and wrap your arms around Wurster’s own champion oak tree! With a picnic table and grill, open field, and play equipment, this. . . more
May 22, Saturday
Onder Nature Area
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Join us in working in one of the newest parkland additions to the city! This park offers important habitat for native plants and animals and helps connect the natural upland forests of. . . more
June 5, Saturday
Mary Beth Doyle Nature Area
12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Add to the tremendous progress that has been made to increase the native habitat in this large preserve! Learn about native plants and the benefits of native gardening as you. . . more
June 6, Sunday
Scarlett-Mitchell Woods
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Come help preserve the mature oak-hickory woodland in this natural area! Scarlett-Mitchell Nature Area gets used regularly by both neighbors and students at Mitchell Elementary and Scarlett Middle School, so it’s important. . . more
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