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April 2012

4/2/2012 to 9/30/2012

Have you ever wondered how natural resource organizations decide which conservation projects to complete in the Rifle River Watershed? Do you want to learn more about the unique resource issues facing more...

May 2012

Garlic Mustard Removal in Iosco County

5/18/2012 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

A mature (2nd-year) garlic mustard plant has heart-shaped leaves and small white flowers.

David Smith

Help Huron Pines, the U.S. Forest Service, and Consumers Energy clear invasive garlic mustard from a site near the Au Sable River. Learn how this nasty plant is affecting a forest more...

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Au Sable River- Au Sable Loop Road Fisherman's Access Site

5/21/2012 10:00 AM to 5/22/2012 4:00 PM

This is the kickoff project for the six erosion sites being restored this summer. Water diversion timbers will be used at the top of the stairs to push water away from more...

Au Sable River-Loud's Rest Area Work Day

5/23/2012 10:00 AM to 5/24/2012 4:00 PM

Located on the Au Sable Loop Road, work at this site includes restoring the upstream undercut bank, and limiting erosion at the upstream end of the retaining wall. Other work includes more...

Water Quality Monitoring

5/24/2012 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Join Huron Pines staff to kick off a series of water quality monitoring projects in the Pigeon and Sturgeon rivers. You'll have the opportunity to be in the stream collecting aquatic more...

Au Sable Big Water Streambank Restoration

5/30/2012 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Over the years, Huron Pines has implemented a number of streambank erosion control projects throughout Northeast Michigan. This year, we have our sights set on six in the “big water” of more...

June 2012

Invasive Garlic Mustard Pull

6/4/2012 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Bring your salad bowl! Learn about the fast-spreading (and edible) forest invasive plant garlic mustard. Then, help clear a forest stand of this noxious plant by pulling as much as you more...

Volunteer Stream Monitoring Day

6/9/2012 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM

A volunteer stream monitoring day will be held in partnership with the William B. Mershon Chapter of Trout Unlimited and Michigan Trout Unlimited to collect data at two road/stream crossing sites more...

July 2012

Purple Loosestrife Removal

7/15/2012 to 8/31/2012

This is the time to find those bright purple flowers and pull those plants! Late July to the end of August is peak bloom time for purple loosestrife. Help us remove more...

Monitoring Water Quality in the Thunder Bay Watershed

7/20/2012 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Water quality monitoring provides valuable insight to the impact of conservation projects. Join Huron Pines staff to kick off a series of restoration projects in the Thunder Bay River Watershed by more...

August 2012

AmeriCorps Clean-up, Thunder Bay River and Heritage Trail

8/4/2012 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Huron Pines and our AmeriCorps members invite you to spend a day on the Alpena Heritage Trail cleaning up the streambank and promoting native vegetation. All ages welcome! Moderate physical activity To more...

Rifle River Streambank Restoration

8/18/2012 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM

There is no doubt that the Rifle River promises to provide a beautiful backdrop for fishing or paddling but it is also the perfect setting for high energy, hands-on stream restoration more...

September 2012

Pigeon River Habitat Day

9/8/2012 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Natural woody material plays an integral part in the habitat diversity of Northern Michigan streams. As part of the broader Pigeon River Watershed Project, actively adding woody material back to the more...

Rain Garden Planting

9/14/2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Rain gardens are all the rage in the City of West Branch! In partnership with the City, Huron Pines will be hosting an afternoon of rain garden planting to help reduce more...

Invasive Phragmites Removal

9/26/2012 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Join Huron Pines to help remove an invasive phragmites stand. While there, learn about the ecology of invasive species and conservation projects in Northeast Michigan. Level: hands-on education, light to moderate more...

We�d like to send a big thanks to all of our 2011 volunteers, the Paul H. Young Chapter and Claire Erwin for being a part of the volunteer program this year. We hosted eight events across Northeast Michigan and had over 200 volunteers come out to learn about conservation and get their hands dirty. View more photos at Huron Pines 2011 Volunteer Program photos.

This page last updated on 4/26/2012.

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Huron Pines implements a wide variety of projects every year and we can always use a helping hand. If you are interested in coming out for a day or repeat volunteer opportunities and want to take a leadership role in your community, the Huron Pines Volunteer Program is for you.

To RSVP for any of these volunteer opportunities, please email rsvp@huronpines.org or call

(989) 344-0753 x21.

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