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Hike Humbug Marsh, Detroit International Wildlife Refuge

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:51:18 -0600

Multiple dates

Refuge Gateway of Detroit International Wildlife Refuge
5437 W Jefferson Ave
Trenton, MI

Join us for an afternoon hike along the last untouched mile of US shoreline along the Detroit River. Observe the plants and animals that use this unique habitat and learn how it was saved from the threat of development by thousands of dedicated residents, government agencies and nonprofit organizations. Meet at the Refuge Gateway, 5437 W. Jefferson Ave., Trenton, MI, on the east side of Jefferson Avenue, south of Van Horn Street and north of Vreeland Ave. (It's a marsh! Wear your mud boots!)

HVG:North Manitou Island Service Trip

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:51:18 -0600

Multiple dates

North Manitou Island, part of Sleeping Bear National Lake Shore

Glen Arbor, MI

Base Camp service backpacking trip on N. Manitou Island., Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore. Trip Involves a 1 & 1/2 hour round trip ferry trip, backpacking, camping, food preparation, volunteer work on the island. Work on Service projects on Sat., enjoy the island Sunday. The island is managed as wilderness. Camping is primitive. Reservation April 1st due to non-refundable ferry tickets. Trip limit 16. Adults 16 and older only. Contact Betsy Foote, trip leader at gebfoote@att.net.

Annual Pickerel Lake 'Secret Hike/Swim'

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:51:18 -0600

Multiple dates

Pinckney State Recreation Area

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Hike 4-5 miles around Pickerel Lake in the Pinckney Rec Area with ace outdoorsman Barry Lonik; optional swim afterwards. Either meet at the picnic table in front of Zingermanâ��s Roadhouse at 1:00 pm to carpool or at 1:45 at the trail: Take Dexter-Ann Arbor Road west through Dexter; go west on Island Lake Rd 3 miles to Dexter-Townhall Rd; turn right, north, to N Territorial Rd; turn left, go west 1.5 miles to Hankerd Rd; turn right, go north 1 mile; turn right onto Pickerel Lake access road.

Washtenaw Inner City Outings meeting

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:51:18 -0600

Mar 20, 2012 6:30 pm

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

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.

Oil and Gas Drilling in Washtenaw County

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:51:18 -0600

Multiple dates

Matthaei Botanical Gardens
1800 N Dixboro Rd
Ann Arbor, MI

When oil company landmen began seeking leases to explore for oil and gas in Lodi Township, local landowners compared notes and began researching. Mitchell Rhode and Clive Wooten will explain their findings and what they did next.

Washtenaw Inner City Outings meeting

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:51:18 -0600

Mar 20, 2012 6:30 pm

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

Walk & Talk: Up Close to Michigan Native Plants at MBGNA

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:51:18 -0600

Multiple dates

Matthaei Botanical Gardens
1800 N Dixboro Rd
Ann Arbor, MI

Native plants are central to the design of many of the gardens at the Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum. Connie Crancer, Native Plant Specialist, will show us native species resilience and use in bioswales that manage storm water, formal prairie wildflower garden, and more. Weâ��ll be outside on a summer evening to learn about the great place that has hosted our meetings for years.

Grand Island Back Pack Trip

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:51:18 -0600

Multiple dates

Grand Island Ferry Service
M-28, 3-4 miles west of Munising
Munising, MI

Grand Island is a national recreation area located in Lake Superior, just off the Munising and Pictured Rocks shoreline. We will back pack to Juniper Flats and Murray Bay campsites, spending two nights at each site with day hikes on the off days. Terrain is a mixture of sandy beaches and sandstone cliffs with great views. Limit 8-10 participants Huron Valley Group, Sierra Club

Washtenaw Inner City Outings meeting

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:51:18 -0600

Mar 20, 2012 6:30 pm

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

From Wilderness to Designer Forests

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:51:18 -0600

Multiple dates

Matthaei Botanical Gardens
1800 N Dixboro Rd
Ann Arbor, MI

How do we give forests meaning with the stories we tell about them and the metaphors we choose to represent them? John Knott, author of Imagining the Forest: Narratives of Michigan and the Upper Midwest (2012), will talk about the evolution of cultural attitudes toward forests from the early 19th century to the present.

Draper-Houston Meadow Preserve Hike

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:51:18 -0600

Multiple dates

Draper-Houston Meadow Preserve
West of Main St. and Platt Road
Milan, MI

Join us for camraderie and a moderately paced hike along the Saline River and throughout this Preserve. Dress for the weather. About 3 miles. Canceled if raining. Meet at the trailhead at 11:30 a.m.

Washtenaw Inner City Outings meeting

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:51:18 -0600

Mar 20, 2012 6:30 pm

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

Washtenaw Inner City Outings meeting

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:51:18 -0600

Mar 20, 2012 6:30 pm

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

Washtenaw Inner City Outings meeting

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:51:18 -0600

Mar 20, 2012 6:30 pm

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

Washtenaw Inner City Outings meeting

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:51:18 -0600

Mar 20, 2012 6:30 pm

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

Washtenaw Inner City Outings meeting

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:51:18 -0600

Mar 20, 2012 6:30 pm

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

Washtenaw Inner City Outings meeting

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:51:18 -0600

Mar 20, 2012 6:30 pm

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

Washtenaw Inner City Outings meeting

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:51:18 -0600

Mar 20, 2012 6:30 pm

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