NWSG and Pollinator Planting on Hiawatha National Forest
The event will begin with U.S. Forest Service (USFS) staff providing background info/goals of the project. We will also hear from NDA’s Chief Stewardship Officer Matt Ross about the importance of improving our public lands, being involved, and why applying innovative, grassroots solutions can make all the difference.
Volunteers will then be given brief safety instructions, assigned to a group/team leader, and turned loose to plant some NWSG and pollinator plugs in pre-determined locations selected by the USFS. Most planting will be in a pre-existing wildlife opening, so bring appropriate footwear and work gloves.
The day will end with some food and camaraderie, so bring a good attitude, a strong back, some protection from ticks, the weather and blisters, and of course, an appetite! We will communicate via email with everyone that registers a few weeks before the event with important details of where to meet, what to bring and more.
Who’s involved: NDA, USDA, U.S. Forest Service, Rapid River Knife Works
When: Saturday, August 22nd, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Where: Hiawatha National Forest (exact meet-up location to be provided after you register)
What: Native Warm Season Grass (NWSG) and Pollinator planting event to improve wildlife habitat and celebrate our nation’s public lands
Cost: Free to attend
For specific questions, please contact Matt Ross at matt@deerassociation.com or 518-391-8414
Registration Required (we need a headcount for food):
https://deerassociation.com/event/volunteer-public-land-workday-hiawatha-national-forest-mi/
