Ypsilanti Twp: How to Assess, Manage, & Preserve Your Land
2024-01-11 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Detroit) | Ypsilanti Civic Center, 7200 S Huron River Drive, Ypsilanti, MI, 48197
Join your Ypsilanti Township neighbors and representatives to learn about the benefits of and opportunities for farmland and natural area preservation. Landowners are encouraged to attend to discuss individual properties with staff from local conservation organizations (Washtenaw County Conservation District, Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation, Legacy Land Conservancy, Ann Arbor Greenbelt, River Raisin Watershed Council, and Huron River Watershed Council) following the presentation. Registration is requested.
Thursday, January 11th, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Ypsilanti Civic Center, 7200 S Huron River Drive, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
>>>Register here

Saline Twp: How to Assess, Manage, & Preserve Your Land
2024-01-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Saline Township Hall, 5731 Braun Rd, Saline, MI, 48176
Join your Saline Township neighbors and representatives to learn about the benefits of and opportunities for farmland and natural area preservation. Landowners are encouraged to attend to discuss individual properties with staff from local conservation organizations (Washtenaw County Conservation District, Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation, Legacy Land Conservancy, and River Raisin Watershed Council) following the presentation. Registration is requested.
Monday, January 22nd, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Saline Township Hall, 5731 Braun Rd, Saline, MI 48176
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2024 Volunteer Training & Season Kick-Off
2024-03-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Legacy Land Conservancy, 6276 Jackson Road Suite G, ANN ARBOR, MI, 48103, United States
Got a dose of spring fever? Itching to get outside more this year? Looking for new volunteer opportunities? Join Legacy Land Conservancy for our annual Volunteer Training and Season Kick-Off from 10am – 12pm on Saturday, March 23.
To RSVP, fill out this form >>>>RSVP Volunteer Training & Season Kick-Off form
Questions? Email Hannah at hweilnau@legacylandconservancy
Over bagels and coffee, we’ll give new volunteers a chance to see how they can join the Legacy family and give our current volunteers an update on what to expect during this year’s volunteering season.
Our volunteers are a critical part of Legacy’s work! From photo monitoring our more than 100 conservation easements, to serving on committees, removing invasive species and building board walks on our preserves – we rely on volunteers to accomplish our goals. Safeguarding southern Michigan’s land and water is a community-driven effort, and we wouldn’t have 10,000 acres of protected land without our talented, hardworking volunteers.

2024 Land Partner Gathering
2024-04-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Legacy Land Conservancy, 6276 Jackson Road Suite G, ANN ARBOR, MI, 48103, United States
Join us on Saturday, April 13 from 10am-12pm for coffee, pastries, conversation, and the opportunity to learn about Soil Health with Dr. John Freeland, an environmental scientist with a PhD in Soil Science. Attendees will also receive a Legacy cap or beanie!
Dr. Freeland will introduce some of the basics of soil science and how differences in soil formation and soil components lead to differences in land use and the plants that are present on the land. You will also learn about helpful soil resources that are available to landowners like yourself, indicators of good and bad soil health, and get to see live simulations that demonstrate the importance of proper soil health!
Click here to RSVP.

2024 Vernal Pool Patrol Training @Johnson Preserve
2024-04-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Lloyd & Mabel Johnson Preserve, 4595 Platt Rd, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
We hit our maximum cap for attendees for this event, but you can still add yourself to the waitlist. Even if you aren’t able to reserve a spot this year, it’s helpful for us to know how many people are interested in this opportunity so we can better plan for next year! Click here to sign up for the waitlist.
Join Legacy Land Conservancy and River Raisin Watershed Council to learn about a magical, yet common wetland; vernal pools! Vernal pools are wetlands that are small and often seasonally-flooded, meaning they do not contain water all year round. They play a critical part in maintaining the health of our northern forest ecosystems, but they often get overlooked and little is known about them.
On April 18th from 10:00am-12:00pm at Johnson Preserve, we will be hosting a training on how to collect survey information for a vernal pool. This will include identifying vernal pool indicator species, soil, and habitat types. By joining us and gathering information on the distribution and status of vernal pools, you can become a part of the Michigan Natural Features Inventory (MNFI) state-wide citizen science program, the Michigan Vernal Pool Patrol (MVPP).
This is Legacy’s second year as a MVPP partner. Having been trained in surveying for vernal pools, we also continue to map and monitor them on our preserves. Volunteers trained at this event can also sign up to help Legacy monitor the vernal pools on our preserves.
The event is also open to families and people of all ages with a curiosity to look deeper into the biodiversity these unassuming pools contain.
Please dress for the weather and in clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Be prepared to get wet and muddy. Bring your muck boots or waders as we will be collecting water samples and looking at what we find under microscopes.
Meet in the red gazebo (Pavilion # 2) at the east end of the parking lot in Pittsfield Township’s Lillie Park South. From there, we will walk over to the Johnson Preserve.
All the spots for this event have been filled and registration is now closed, but you can add yourself to the waitlist. Questions? Call 734.302.5263 or email volunteer@legacylandconservancy.org

Legacy Fundraiser: Beer tasting at Mothfire Brewing Co.
2024-04-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Mothfire Brewing Company, 713 W. Ellsworth, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
Love nature? Love beer? Join us at Mothfire Brewing Company on April 22 from 6-7:30pm for a beer tasting fundraiser benefiting Legacy Land Conservancy.
Tickets are $50 per person. Each ticket includes a guided beer tasting, a four-beer tasting flight, a complimentary Mothfire tasting glass, and snacks. One of Mothfire’s experienced brewing staff will walk attendees through a sensory evaluation of each beer and the impact water quality has on brewing.
Tickets are limited, so buy yours today! >>>BUY TICKET
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Mothfire is generously donating 15% of all beer sales on Earth Day to Legacy Land Conservancy. If you can’t join us for the guided beer-tasting, stop in with your friends between 4-10pm and enjoy a pint knowing that your purchase helps support Legacy in our mission to safeguard land and water in southern Michigan.

Tree Planting at Beckwith Preserve
2024-04-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Beckwith Nature Preserve, Beckwith Preserve 2792 E M 106, Stockbridge, MI, 49285, United States
On April 27th from 10am-12pm, Legacy Land Conservancy will be leading a workday at Beckwith Preserve. Join us to help plant native trees in an effort to improve Michigan’s water quality.
Volunteers (using flat point shovels and dibble bars) will be planting bare root saplings and installing protective tree tubes around them throughout the preserve.
Please dress for the weather and in clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Pants and closed toe shoes are a must, regardless of the temperature, to protect from poison ivy and getting scratched up while working outside.
Legacy will provide a limited number of long handle planting spades and dibble bars, but volunteers are encouraged to bring their own shovels as well. We will have work gloves available as well, but you are welcome to bring your own if you have a pair you like.
Don’t forget a water bottle and sunscreen. We also suggest you bring bug spray to reduce the risk of exposure to ticks and other biting insects. Meet at the parking lot off M-106 on the east side of Stockbridge, located at 2792 E M 106, Stockbridge, MI 49285.
Please RSVP by filling out this Google form
Questions? Call 734-302-5263 or email volunteer@legacylandconservancy.org

Workday at Sharon Hills Preserve - Remove invasive species garlic mustard
2024-05-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Sharon Hills Preserve, Sharon Hills Preserve, Sharon Hollow Rd, Sharon, MI, 48158, United States
On May 4th from 10am-12pm, Legacy Land Conservancy will be leading a workday at Sharon Hills Preserve. Join us to help remove the invasive species garlic mustard.
Volunteers will be hand-pulling the invasive species garlic mustard and disposing of it in garbage bags (bags will be provided by Legacy) so the plants don’t re-establish themselves after being pulled.
Please dress for the weather and in clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Pants and closed toe shoes are a must, regardless of the temperature, to protect from poison ivy and getting scratched up while working outside.
Legacy will provide tools and work gloves, but you are welcome to bring your own if you have a pair you like. Don’t forget a water bottle and sunscreen. We also suggest you bring bug spray to reduce the risk of exposure to ticks and other biting insects. Meet at the parking lot on Sharon Hollow Road (between Walker and Washburn Roads), located at Sharon Hollow Rd, Manchester, MI 48158.
Please RSVP by filling out this Google form
Questions? Call 734-302-5263 or email volunteer@legacylandconservancy.org

Wine and Wills
2024-05-06 16:30 - 18:30 | Gladwin Center, 4105 W Liberty Rd, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103
Join Legacy Land Conservancy and the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation on Monday, May 6 from 4:30-6:30 at the Gladwin Center (4105 W Liberty Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103) for Wine and Wills: a casual discussion about high-impact giving through planned gifts.
You’ll hear from Patrick Naswell at the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation about the intergenerational impact of planned gifts and endowment, and be introduced to our Legacy Society.
The Legacy Society is a group of forward-thinking land protection enthusiasts who are supporting Legacy Land Conservancy’s long-term mission to protect and preserve land forever through a planned gift.
So much of our land protection work is about ensuring that the places we save today will be protected forever. That’s why planned gifts are indispensable. Each planned gift–a will, bequest, trust, annuity, insurance, or deferred gift–contributes to Legacy’s financial strength and our ability to protect and steward the beautiful places we all love for future generations. It also ensures that your values and vision can live on forever.
To RSVP, contact Development Director Krista Jacob–734-780-6948 or kjacob@legacylandconservancy.org.

5/9 Workday at Iron Creek Preserve - Remove invasive species garlic mustard
2024-05-09 15:00 - 17:00 | Iron Creek Preserve, 11703 Noggles Rd, Manchester, MI, 48158
Curious about Legacy’s newest preserve Iron Creek? Want to get a sneak peek before the property is open to the broader public?
Join us on May 9th from 3pm-5pm for an Iron Creek Preserve workday to help remove the invasive species garlic mustard.
Volunteers will be hand-pulling the invasive species garlic mustard and disposing of it in garbage bags (bags will be provided by Legacy) so the plants don’t re-establish themselves after being pulled.
Please dress for the weather and in clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Pants and closed toe shoes are a must, regardless of the temperature, to protect from poison ivy and getting scratched up while working outside.
Legacy will provide tools and work gloves, but you are welcome to bring your own if you have a pair you like. Don’t forget a water bottle and sunscreen. We also suggest you bring bug spray to reduce the risk of exposure to ticks and other biting insects. Meet at the future site of the preserve parking lot located at 11703 Noggles Rd, Manchester, MI 48158.
Please RSVP by filling out this Google form
Questions? Call 734-302-5263 or email volunteer@legacylandconservancy.org

Workday at Beckwith Preserve - Remove invasive species' garlic mustard and dame's rocket
2024-05-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Beckwith Nature Preserve, Beckwith Preserve 2792 E M 106, Stockbridge, MI, 49285, United States
On May 11th from 10am-12pm, Legacy Land Conservancy will be leading a workday at Beckwith Preserve. Join us to help remove the invasive species garlic mustard and dame’s rocket. Additional tasks may include watering trees from our April 27th planting, as time and capacity allow.
Volunteers will be hand-pulling garlic mustard and dame’s rocket and disposing them in garbage bags (bags provided by Legacy!) so they don’t re-establish themselves after being pulled.
Please dress for the weather and in clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Pants and closed toe shoes are a must, regardless of the temperature, to protect from poison ivy and getting scratched up while working outside.
Legacy will provide tools and work gloves, but you are welcome to bring your own if you have a pair you like. Don’t forget a water bottle and sunscreen. We also suggest you bring bug spray to reduce the risk of exposure to ticks and other biting insects. Meet at the parking lot off M-106 on the east side of Stockbridge, located at 2792 E M 106, Stockbridge, MI 49285.
Please RSVP by filling out this Google form
Questions? Call 734-302-5263 or email volunteer@legacylandconservancy.org

5/23 Workday at Iron Creek Preserve - Remove invasive species garlic mustard
2024-05-23 15:00 - 17:00 | Iron Creek Preserve, 11703 Noggles Rd, Manchester, MI, 48158
Curious about Legacy’s newest preserve Iron Creek? Want to get a sneak peek before the property is open to the broader public?
Join us on May 23rd from 3pm-5pm for an Iron Creek Preserve workday to help remove the invasive species garlic mustard.
Volunteers will be hand-pulling the invasive species garlic mustard and disposing of it in garbage bags (bags will be provided by Legacy) so the plants don’t re-establish themselves after being pulled.
Please dress for the weather and in clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Pants and closed toe shoes are a must, regardless of the temperature, to protect from poison ivy and getting scratched up while working outside.
Legacy will provide tools and work gloves, but you are welcome to bring your own if you have a pair you like. Don’t forget a water bottle and sunscreen. We also suggest you bring bug spray to reduce the risk of exposure to ticks and other biting insects. Meet at the future site of the preserve parking lot located at 11703 Noggles Rd, Manchester, MI 48158.
Please RSVP by filling out this Google form
Questions? Call 734-302-5263 or email volunteer@legacylandconservancy.org

Lenawee County Lunch & Learn
2024-07-17 12:00 - 13:30 | Hidden Lake Gardens, 6214 Monroe Rd, Tipton, MI
Join Legacy Land Conservancy for a free Lunch and Learn about land protection in Lenawee County from 12-1:30pm on Wednesday, July 17 at Hidden Lake Gardens (6214 Monroe Rd. Tipton, MI).
Over lunch you can learn more about the work Legacy is doing to protect Lenawee County from Executive Director Diana Kern, and meet some of our staff. We’ll share details about exciting upcoming projects, including our newest nature preserve, Iron Creek.
The event is free, but please RSVP by July 12. Email rsvp@legacylandconservancy.org or call us at 734-302-5263.

Beckwith Preserve Ice Cream Social - 25th Anniversary Celebration
2024-07-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Beckwith Nature Preserve, Beckwith Preserve 2792 E M 106, Stockbridge, MI, 49285, United States
On July 20th from 10am-12pm, Legacy will host a gathering with Beckwith Preserve family, friends, and community members to celebrate the 25th anniversary of opening Beckwith as a public nature preserve. Join us as we honor and thank the Laird family for their generous donation of the Preserve, reflect on years of stewardship, and learn more about future projects. Guests will be treated to ice cream and a Legacy-led preserve tour.
The event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP by emailing rsvp@legacylandconservancy.org.

Project MOW sheep supervision and kick-off training at Johnson Preserve - July session
2024-07-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Lloyd & Mabel Johnson Preserve, 4595 Platt Rd, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
Interested in getting baaaaaaack to nature with some furry farm friends? Want to explore the intersection of animal husbandry and land stewardship? Volunteer with Legacy Land Conservancy to help maintain a mobile sheep herd that will be eating woody invasive plants on the Lloyd and Mabel Johnson Preserve!
The sheep will be fenced in around the hedgerow and supervised by volunteers throughout the week as they browse invasive understory plants.
As part of this opportunity, all sheep supervisor volunteers must attend the kick-off training event on Sunday, July 21 from 10am-12pm at Johnson Preserve. Project MOW will go over sheep and pen care. The group will also help set up the temporary sheep fencing. During the kick-off event, attendees will be expected to sign up for at least one shift between July 21 and July 27. The shift schedule is flexible.
Registration is REQUIRED for the volunteer opportunity and kick-off event. Slots are limited, so please register in advance to sign-up and ensure your slot. This event is open to all ages, however participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Fill out this Google form to RSVP
Please dress for the weather and in clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Pants and closed toe shoes are a must, regardless of the temperature, to protect from poison ivy and getting scratched up while outside.
Meet at Lillie Park South! Johnson Preserve and Lillie Park are connected by a trail. We will be convening at the red gazebo located on the eastern edge of Lillie Park South’s parking lot. The gazebo is adjacent to the start of the trail we will use to walk over to Johnson Preserve.
PS – The sheep will be back in September. Stay tuned for dates and details!

Iron Creek Preserve Workday (8/22)
2024-08-22 15:00 - 17:00 | Iron Creek Preserve, 11703 Noggles Rd, Manchester, MI, 48158
Curious about Legacy’s newest preserve? Want to get a sneak peek before the property is open to the broader public? Come help us get the property ready for the public, and hear about Legacy’s newest preserve acquisition!
On August 22nd from 3pm-5pm, Legacy Land Conservancy will be leading a workday at Iron Creek Preserve. Join us to help remove trash from the preserve in preparation for the public opening.
Volunteers will be helping to remove trash with buckets and wheelbarrows from the remains of a former structure. Trash will be disposed of at a dumpster on-site.
Please dress for the weather and in clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Pants and closed toe shoes are a must, regardless of the temperature, to protect from poison ivy and getting scratched up while working outside.
Legacy will provide buckets and work gloves, but you are welcome to bring your own if you have a pair you like. Don’t forget a water bottle and sunscreen. We also suggest you bring bug spray to reduce the risk of exposure to ticks and other biting insects. Meet at the future site of the preserve parking lot located at 11703 Noggles Rd, Manchester, MI 48158.
Please RSVP by filling out this Google form
Questions? Call 734-302-5263 or email volunteer@legacylandconservancy.org

Coffee & Conservation in Dexter @Early Pour
2024-08-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Early Pour, 8080 Grand St. Suite 3, Dexter, MI, 48130
Join Legacy Land Conservancy for coffee from 9am to noon on Friday, Aug. 23 at Early Pour inside Erratic Ales (8080 Grand St. Suite 3 Dexter, MI 48130).
We’re hosting drop-in hours and buying a cup of coffee from Early Pour for anyone who stops by to learn about Legacy, get an update on our latest projects, or chat about the land protection issues that matter most to them.
This event is free and no registration is necessary. Questions? Contact Hannah at hweilnau@legacylandconservancy.org or call 734-780-6627.

Iron Creek Preserve Workday (8/24)
2024-08-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Iron Creek Preserve, 11703 Noggles Rd, Manchester, MI, 48158
Curious about Legacy’s newest preserve? Want to get a sneak peek before the property is open to the broader public? Come help pull garlic mustard, and hear about Legacy’s newest preserve acquisition!
On August 24th from 10am-noon, Legacy Land Conservancy will be leading a workday at Iron Creek Preserve. Join us to help remove trash from the preserve in preparation for the public opening.
Volunteers will be helping to remove trash with buckets and wheelbarrows from the remains of a former structure. Trash will be disposed of at a dumpster on-site.
Please dress for the weather and in clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Pants and closed toe shoes are a must, regardless of the temperature, to protect from poison ivy and getting scratched up while working outside.
Legacy will provide buckets and work gloves, but you are welcome to bring your own if you have a pair you like. Don’t forget a water bottle and sunscreen. We also suggest you bring bug spray to reduce the risk of exposure to ticks and other biting insects. Meet at the future site of the preserve parking lot located at 11703 Noggles Rd, Manchester, MI 48158.
Please RSVP by filling out this Google form
Questions? Call 734-302-5263 or email volunteer@legacylandconservancy.org

Workday at Sharon Hills Preserve (9/4) - Remove invasive species autumn olive
2024-09-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Sharon Hills Preserve, Sharon Hills Preserve, Sharon Hollow Rd, Sharon, MI, 48158, United States
On September 4th from 10am-12pm, Legacy Land Conservancy will be leading a workday at Sharon Hills Preserve. Join us to help remove the invasive species autumn olive.
Volunteers (using loppers and hand-saws) will cut back shrubs to two-inch stumps and help haul cut plant material. Stumps will be treated with herbicide by Legacy staff to ensure these hardy invasive plants don’t re-sprout in the spring.
Please dress for the weather and in clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Pants and closed toe shoes are a must, regardless of the temperature, to protect from poison ivy and getting scratched up while working outside.
Legacy will provide tools and work gloves, but you are welcome to bring your own if you have a pair you like. Don’t forget a water bottle and sunscreen. We also suggest you bring bug spray to reduce the risk of exposure to ticks and other biting insects. Meet at the parking lot on Sharon Hollow Road (between Walker and Washburn Roads), located at Sharon Hollow Rd, Manchester, MI 48158.
Please RSVP by filling out this Google form
Questions? Call 734-302-5263 or email volunteer@legacylandconservancy.org

Workday at Sharon Hills Preserve (9/7) - Remove invasive species autumn olive
2024-09-07 10:00 | Sharon Hills Preserve, Sharon Hills Preserve, Sharon Hollow Rd, Sharon, MI, 48158, United States
On September 7th from 10am-12pm, Legacy Land Conservancy will be leading a workday at Sharon Hills Preserve. Join us to help remove the invasive species autumn olive.
Volunteers (using loppers and hand-saws) will cut back shrubs to two-inch stumps and help haul cut plant material. Stumps will be treated with herbicide by Legacy staff to ensure these hardy invasive plants don’t re-sprout in the spring.
Please dress for the weather and in clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Pants and closed toe shoes are a must, regardless of the temperature, to protect from poison ivy and getting scratched up while working outside.
Legacy will provide tools and work gloves, but you are welcome to bring your own if you have a pair you like. Don’t forget a water bottle and sunscreen. We also suggest you bring bug spray to reduce the risk of exposure to ticks and other biting insects. Meet at the parking lot on Sharon Hollow Road (between Walker and Washburn Roads), located at Sharon Hollow Rd, Manchester, MI 48158.
Please RSVP by filling out this Google form
Questions? Call 734-302-5263 or email volunteer@legacylandconservancy.org

Project MOW sheep supervision and kick-off training at Johnson Preserve – September Session
2024-09-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Lloyd & Mabel Johnson Preserve, 4595 Platt Rd, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
Interested in getting baaaaaaack to nature with some furry farm friends? Want to explore the intersection of animal husbandry and land stewardship? Volunteer with Legacy Land Conservancy to help maintain a mobile sheep herd that will be eating woody invasive plants on the Lloyd and Mabel Johnson Preserve!
The sheep will be fenced in around the hedgerow and supervised by volunteers throughout the week as they browse invasive understory plants.
As part of this opportunity, all sheep supervisor volunteers must attend the kick-off training event on Sunday, September 8 from 10am-12pm at Johnson Preserve. Project MOW will go over sheep and pen care. The group will also help set up the temporary sheep fencing. During the kick-off event, attendees will be expected to sign up for at least one shift between September 9 and September 14. The shift schedule is flexible.
Registration is REQUIRED for the volunteer opportunity and kick-off event. Slots are limited, so please register in advance to sign-up and ensure your slot. This event is open to all ages, however participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Fill out this Google form to RSVP
Please dress for the weather and in clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Pants and closed toe shoes are a must, regardless of the temperature, to protect from poison ivy and getting scratched up while outside.
Meet at Lillie Park South! Johnson Preserve and Lillie Park are connected by a trail. We will be convening at the red gazebo located on the eastern edge of Lillie Park South’s parking lot. The gazebo is adjacent to the start of the trail we will use to walk over to Johnson Preserve.

Workday at Sharon Hills Preserve (9/11) - Remove invasive species autumn olive
2024-09-11 10:00 | Sharon Hills Preserve, Sharon Hills Preserve, Sharon Hollow Rd, Sharon, MI, 48158, United States
On September 11th from 10am-12pm, Legacy Land Conservancy will be leading a workday at Sharon Hills Preserve. Join us to help remove the invasive species autumn olive.
Volunteers (using loppers and hand-saws) will cut back shrubs to two-inch stumps and help haul cut plant material. Stumps will be treated with herbicide by Legacy staff to ensure these hardy invasive plants don’t re-sprout in the spring.
Please dress for the weather and in clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Pants and closed toe shoes are a must, regardless of the temperature, to protect from poison ivy and getting scratched up while working outside.
Legacy will provide tools and work gloves, but you are welcome to bring your own if you have a pair you like. Don’t forget a water bottle and sunscreen. We also suggest you bring bug spray to reduce the risk of exposure to ticks and other biting insects. Meet at the parking lot on Sharon Hollow Road (between Walker and Washburn Roads), located at Sharon Hollow Rd, Manchester, MI 48158.
Please RSVP by filling out this Google form
Questions? Call 734-302-5263 or email volunteer@legacylandconservancy.org

Workday at Beckwith Preserve (9/14) - Remove invasive species autumn olive
2024-09-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Beckwith Nature Preserve, Beckwith Preserve 2792 E M 106, Stockbridge, MI, 49285, United States
On September 14th from 10am-12pm, Legacy Land Conservancy will be leading a workday at Beckwith Nature Preserve. Join us to help remove the invasive species autumn olive.
Volunteers (using loppers and hand-saws) will cut back shrubs to two-inch stumps and help haul cut plant material. Stumps will be treated with herbicide by Legacy staff to ensure these hardy invasive plants don’t re-sprout in the spring.
Please dress for the weather and in clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Pants and closed toe shoes are a must, regardless of the temperature, to protect from poison ivy and getting scratched up while working outside.
Legacy will provide tools and work gloves, but you are welcome to bring your own if you have a pair you like. Don’t forget a water bottle and sunscreen. We also suggest you bring bug spray to reduce the risk of exposure to ticks and other biting insects. Meet at the parking lot off M-106 on the east side of Stockbridge, located at 2792 E M 106, Stockbridge, MI 49285.
Please RSVP by filling out this Google form
Questions? Call 734-302-5263 or email volunteer@legacylandconservancy.org

Workday at Sharon Hills Preserve (9/18) – Remove invasive species autumn olive
2024-09-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Sharon Hills Preserve, Sharon Hills Preserve, Sharon Hollow Rd, Sharon, MI, 48158, United States
On September 18th from 10am-12pm, Legacy Land Conservancy will be leading a workday at Sharon Hills Preserve. Join us to help remove the invasive species autumn olive.
Volunteers (using loppers and hand-saws) will cut back shrubs to two-inch stumps and help haul cut plant material. Stumps will be treated with herbicide by Legacy staff to ensure these hardy invasive plants don’t re-sprout in the spring.
Please dress for the weather and in clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Pants and closed toe shoes are a must, regardless of the temperature, to protect from poison ivy and getting scratched up while working outside.
Legacy will provide tools and work gloves, but you are welcome to bring your own if you have a pair you like. Don’t forget a water bottle and sunscreen. We also suggest you bring bug spray to reduce the risk of exposure to ticks and other biting insects. Meet at the parking lot on Sharon Hollow Road (between Walker and Washburn Roads), located at Sharon Hollow Rd, Manchester, MI 48158.
Please RSVP by filling out this Google form
Questions? Call 734-302-5263 or email volunteer@legacylandconservancy.org

Workday at Johnson Preserve (9/21) - Remove woody invasive species
2024-09-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Lloyd & Mabel Johnson Preserve, 4595 Platt Rd, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
On September 21st from 10AM-12PM, Legacy Land Conservancy will be leading a workday at Johnson Preserve. Join us to help remove the woody invasive species’ autumn olive and common buckthorn.
Volunteers (using loppers and hand-saws) will cut back shrubs to two-inch stumps and help haul cut plant material. Stumps will be treated with herbicide by Legacy staff to ensure these hardy invasive plants don’t re-sprout in the spring.
Please dress for the weather and in clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Pants and closed toe shoes are a must, regardless of the temperature, to protect from poison ivy and getting scratched up while working outside.
Legacy will provide tools and work gloves, but you are welcome to bring your own if you have a pair you like. Don’t forget a water bottle and sunscreen. And, we suggest you bring bug spray to reduce the risk of exposure to ticks.
Meet at Lillie Park South! Johnson Preserve and Lillie Park are connected by a trail. We will be convening at the red gazebo located on the eastern edge of Lillie Park South’s parking lot. The gazebo is adjacent to the start of the trail we will use to walk over to Johnson Preserve.
Please RSVP by filling out this Google form
Questions? Call 734.302.5263 or email volunteer@legacylandconservancy.org

Johnson Preserve Prairie Hike and BioBlitz
2024-09-21 12:30 - 14:30 | Lloyd & Mabel Johnson Preserve, 4595 Platt Rd, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
Join us on Saturday, September 21st from 12:30PM-2:30PM for a prairie hike and BioBlitz at Lloyd and Mable Johnson Preserve!
A BioBlitz is an intense period of biological surveying in an attempt to record all the living species within a designated area. It is similar to a biological inventory conducted by scientists, but open to everyone.
We will begin with a short hike and discussion on the value of observations made using citizen science platforms before dispersing in the prairie for the BioBlitz.
During the blitz of the prairie, we will be using iNaturalist, an online citizen-science platform, to observe species present in the open area and collect data to contribute to our preserve monitoring efforts.
This event is informal and collaborative. It is open to beginners, and no prior knowledge or experience is necessary. Please dress for the weather and in clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Pants and closed toe shoes are a must, regardless of the temperature, to protect from poison ivy. Don’t forget sunscreen and we suggest you bring bug spray to reduce the risk of exposure to ticks.
Help document the biodiversity of the newly restored prairie community – please RSVP by filling out this Google Form.
We will meet at Lillie Park South (just north of the Lloyd and Mabel Johnson Preserve) and then walk over to the preserve. Meet at the red gazebo adjacent to the woods in Lillie Park South (Pavilion #2)
Address – 4365 Platt Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48108. Lillie Park South.
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Iron Creek Preserve Workday (9/25) - Remove woody invasive species
2024-09-25 15:00 - 17:00 | Iron Creek Preserve, 11703 Noggles Rd, Manchester, MI, 48158
On September 25, 2024 from 3-5pm Legacy Land Conservancy volunteers will cut down and remove invasive shrubs at Legacy’s Iron Creek Preserve in Manchester, Michigan. Volunteers will use collapsible saws and lopping pruning shears to cut invasive shrubs and haul away or deconstruct woody material from the cut shrubs. Legacy staff and/or volunteers previously trained in herbicide application will apply a 25% Glyphosate herbicide to the cut stumps, and assist with cutting using chainsaws and other power tools. Legacy will provide volunteers with collapsible saws, lopping pruning shears and, if needed, reusable lightweight work gloves.
Please dress for the weather and in clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Pants and closed toe shoes are a must, regardless of the temperature, to protect from poison ivy and getting scratched up while working outside.
Legacy will provide buckets and work gloves, but you are welcome to bring your own if you have a pair you like. Don’t forget a water bottle and sunscreen. We also suggest you bring bug spray to reduce the risk of exposure to ticks and other biting insects. Meet at the future site of the preserve parking lot located at 11703 Noggles Rd, Manchester, MI 48158.
Please RSVP by filling out this Google form
Legacy is also hosting another Iron Creek workday on September 28th from 10am-12pm. For details, click here.
Questions? Call 734-302-5263 or email volunteer@legacylandconservancy.org

Iron Creek Preserve Workday (9/28) – Remove woody invasive species
2024-09-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Iron Creek Preserve, 11703 Noggles Rd, Manchester, MI, 48158
On September 28, 2024 Legacy Land Conservancy volunteers will cut down and remove invasive shrubs at Legacy Land Conservancy’s Iron Creek Preserve in Manchester, Michigan. Volunteers will use collapsible saws and lopping pruning shears to cut invasive shrubs and haul away or deconstruct woody material from the cut shrubs. Legacy Land Conservancy staff and/or volunteers previously trained in herbicide application will apply a 25% Glyphosate herbicide to the cut stumps, and assist with cutting using chainsaws and other power tools. Legacy Land Conservancy will provide volunteers with collapsible saws, lopping pruning shears and, if needed, reusable lightweight work gloves.
Please dress for the weather and in clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Pants and closed toe shoes are a must, regardless of the temperature, to protect from poison ivy and getting scratched up while working outside.
Legacy will provide buckets and work gloves, but you are welcome to bring your own if you have a pair you like. Don’t forget a water bottle and sunscreen. We also suggest you bring bug spray to reduce the risk of exposure to ticks and other biting insects. Meet at the future site of the preserve parking lot located at 11703 Noggles Rd, Manchester, MI 48158.
Please RSVP by filling out this Google form
Questions? Call 734-302-5263 or email volunteer@legacylandconservancy.org

Workday at Johnson Preserve (10/2) – Remove woody invasive species
2024-10-02 15:00 - 17:00 | Lloyd & Mabel Johnson Preserve, 4595 Platt Rd, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
On October 2nd from 3-5PM, Legacy Land Conservancy will be leading a workday at Johnson Preserve. Join us to help remove the woody invasive species’ autumn olive and common buckthorn.
Volunteers (using loppers and hand-saws) will cut back shrubs to two-inch stumps and help haul cut plant material. Stumps will be treated with herbicide by Legacy staff to ensure these hardy invasive plants don’t re-sprout in the spring.
Please dress for the weather and in clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Pants and closed toe shoes are a must, regardless of the temperature, to protect from poison ivy and getting scratched up while working outside.
Legacy will provide tools and work gloves, but you are welcome to bring your own if you have a pair you like. Don’t forget a water bottle and sunscreen. And, we suggest you bring bug spray to reduce the risk of exposure to ticks.
Meet at Lillie Park South! Johnson Preserve and Lillie Park are connected by a trail. We will be convening at the red gazebo located on the eastern edge of Lillie Park South’s parking lot. The gazebo is adjacent to the start of the trail we will use to walk over to Johnson Preserve.
Please RSVP by filling out this Google form
Questions? Call 734.302.5263 or email volunteer@legacylandconservancy.org

Workday at Sharon Hills Preserve (10/5) – Remove invasive species autumn olive
2024-10-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Sharon Hills Preserve, Sharon Hills Preserve, Sharon Hollow Rd, Sharon, MI, 48158, United States
On October 5th from 10am-12pm, Legacy Land Conservancy will be leading a workday at Sharon Hills Preserve. Join us to help remove the invasive species autumn olive.
Volunteers (using loppers and hand-saws) will cut back shrubs to two-inch stumps and help haul cut plant material. Stumps will be treated with herbicide by Legacy staff to ensure these hardy invasive plants don’t re-sprout in the spring.
Please dress for the weather and in clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Pants and closed toe shoes are a must, regardless of the temperature, to protect from poison ivy and getting scratched up while working outside.
Legacy will provide tools and work gloves, but you are welcome to bring your own if you have a pair you like. Don’t forget a water bottle and sunscreen. We also suggest you bring bug spray to reduce the risk of exposure to ticks and other biting insects. Meet at the parking lot on Sharon Hollow Road (between Walker and Washburn Roads), located at Sharon Hollow Rd, Manchester, MI 48158.
Following the completion of the work day, Legacy staff will lead volunteers in an interpretive fall color hike through the preserve. Volunteers are welcome to attend both the work day and/or the hike.
Please RSVP by filling out this Google form
Questions? Call 734-302-5263 or email volunteer@legacylandconservancy.org
