Nicola's Books (Westgate Shopping Center, 2513 Jackson Ave Ann Arbor, MI)

Contact: Nancy Shiffler 734-971-1157

Book: The End of Country, by Seamus McGraw. The story of what happens to a small Pennsylvania town when big energy companies arrive to drill for gas. Contact: Nancy Shiffler (734) 971-1157. Note change to summer hours at Nicola's Books How to get involved? It's easy. Read the book and come to discuss it.

Washtenaw Comm College (Student Center Building -- 2nd floor Ann Arbor, MI)

Contact: petty@wccnet.edu

Information and demonstrations from a variety of businesses and organizations related to sustainable responses to transportation, products for green building, natural area preservation, and community organizing. Includes special raptor presentation 11am to noon. Event is free and open to the public.

Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Nichols Arboretum (1800 North Dixboro Road Ann Arbor, MI)

Contact: washtenawico@yahoo.com

WICO Business Meetings are on the third Tuesday of each month (except December), 6:30-7:30PM at Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N Dixboro Rd Ann Arbor, MI 48105, room 164. This is just before the Huron Valley Group's general meeting also at Matthaei.

Matthaei Botanical Gardens (1800 N Dixboro Rd Ann Arbor, MI)

Contact: ritalmitchell@gmail.com

We know the Metroparks for their bike paths and ball fields, but a big part of their mission is land stewardship. Paule Muelle, Director of Natural Resources for Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority will present their programs for invasive control and natural land rehabilitation. HVG Monthly Public Program; 3rd Tuesday of every month. Non-members welcome; refreshments provided. Free and open to the public.

Scio Woods Preserve (Scio Church Road Ann Arbor, MI)

Contact: 734-677-0823

Join us for a spring 3 mile hike.at a leisurely pace, if weather permits. Canceled if rain. Dress for the weather. Some hills amongst woodlands. Meet at the parking lot/trailhead by 11:30 a.m.. Children are welcome with a parent.

Leslie Science and Nature Center (1831 Traver Rd Ann Arbor, MI)

Contact:

The city Earth Day celebration -- events, information, activities for children. Come celebrate the day.

Waterloo State Recreation Area

Contact: 477-5715 jayhschlegel@comcast.net

Hike five miles through old fields, mature woods and unique wetlands with ace outdoorsman Barry Lonik. Either meet at picnic tables in front of Zingerman’s Roadhouse at 1:00 pm to carpool or at 1:45 pm at the trail: From Ann Arbor, take I-94 west to M-52, exit north, go through Chelsea, turn west on Waterloo Rd. Go west one mile to Cassidy Rd., turn right. Go NW 3/4 miles and meet at Waterloo-Pinckney Trail crossing. Non-members welcome. Free.