Join Huron Pines and the City of Alpena to help restore Duck Park's native plant community! We're bringing together community volunteers to plant native plugs and scatter seeds that will create vibrant wildlife habitat while beautifying one of Alpena's treasured park spaces.

Here's what makes this project truly special: every plant we'll be putting in the ground was grown from seeds we collected right here in our region, and every seed we'll scatter was also harvested locally. You'll be participating in a complete seed-to-restoration cycle that celebrates and preserves our area's natural heritage.

What You'll Do: Help us plant native plugs and disperse seeds throughout Island Park, creating habitat that will support wildlife and pollinators. Whether you're an experienced gardener or have never planted anything before, you'll learn about native species while making a meaningful contribution to the community's natural spaces.

What to Bring:

• Work gloves, trowel, and kneeling pads (if you have them)

• Reusable water bottle

• Weather-appropriate clothing

What We'll Provide:

• Light snacks and water to fuel your efforts

• All necessary tools, work gloves and plants

• Expert guidance from our knowledgeable team

Come be part of restoring Duck Park's native plant community. This is hands-on conservation at its best – connecting people, plants and place in one meaningful afternoon.

Perfect for all ages and skill levels. A great way to learn about native plants while making a tangible difference in your community.

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This project is made possible through a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, with support from the City of Alpena.

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. It is a priority for Huron Pines to ensure that our communications and programming are available and accessible to everyone. Please contact maddie@huronpines.org if you have any questions about accessibility or believe barriers remain.

We recognize that accessibility is not always possible in every area of our work. Our efforts are ongoing. Through a commitment to continued learning and understanding, we will strengthen our awareness of the barriers and inequities that exist at the individual and community levels, in order to advance more equitable opportunities to experience the outdoors in our region.