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SUMMARY:Second Saturday Workday at The Highlands
DESCRIPTION:Join the Land Conservancy of West Michigan and Blandford Nature Center at The Highlands to plant native plants as part of the property’s restoration. Tools\, water\, and snacks will be provided! Please wear boots and bring your own work gloves. Please register to attend. \n \nABOUT SECOND SATURDAY EVENTS \nThe Land Conservancy of West Michigan’s 18 nature preserves contain an incredible diversity of natural features including prairies\, forests\, and wetlands that are great places to explore. However\, invasive species and altered natural processes threaten to degrade the ecological quality of many of our preserves. Active management is often needed to ensure the long-term sustainability of these wonderful natural areas\, and we need your help. \nFortunately\, through our Second Saturdays event series\, there are now plenty of opportunities to get involved. \nFrom 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the second Saturday of every month\, the Land Conservancy will host a volunteer event that focuses on ecological restoration activities including invasive species removal\, seed collecting\, and native plant installation. Volunteers may also be involved with trail maintenance\, general clean-up\, or other tasks that help visitors better enjoy our magnificent natural areas.
URL:https://thehighlandsgr.org/event/second-saturday-workday-at-the-highlands-2/
LOCATION:The Highlands\, 2715 Leonard St NW\, Grand Rapids\, 49504
CATEGORIES:Free
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SUMMARY:Stream Daylighting Celebration & Tree Planting
DESCRIPTION:Throughout the summer\, construction crews have been hard at work bringing a buried stream back to the surface at The Highlands\, a natural area protected in partnership between Blandford Nature Center and the Land Conservancy of West Michigan. The work is nearly complete! The new stream will provide valuable habitat\, manage the flow of stormwater\, and improve water quality in the Grand River watershed. The project was made possible with support from the City of Grand Rapids\, the Michigan Department of Environment\, Great Lakes\, and Energy\, the Kent County Drain Commissioner\, Natural Resources Conservation Service\, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service\, and the Lower Grand River Organization of Watersheds. \nJoin us to celebrate the completion of the project and plant trees along the new stream at The Highlands! \nWe will hike to the project site (<0.5 miles from the parking lot at The Highlands) where we will enjoy fall refreshments and a short program with speakers from Blandford Nature Center\, the Land Conservancy of West Michigan\, and the City of Grand Rapids. Attendees will then be invited to plant trees along the stream. \nPlease register to attend. This event will take place outside\, rain or shine. Please wear appropriate shoes and dress for the weather! \n
URL:https://thehighlandsgr.org/event/stream-daylighting-celebration-tree-planting/
LOCATION:The Highlands\, 2715 Leonard St NW\, Grand Rapids\, 49504
CATEGORIES:Free
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SUMMARY:Tree Planting Workday at The Highlands
DESCRIPTION:Join the Land Conservancy of West Michigan\, Blandford Nature Center\, and the Trout Unlimited Tree Army at The Highlands to plant trees along the new stream! Tools\, water\, and snacks will be provided. Please wear boots and bring your own work gloves. Please register to attend. \n
URL:https://thehighlandsgr.org/event/tree-planting-workday-at-the-highlands-2/
LOCATION:The Highlands\, 2715 Leonard St NW\, Grand Rapids\, 49504
CATEGORIES:Free
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SUMMARY:Art is Second Nature | Art Show & Sale
DESCRIPTION:Blandford Nature Center is partnering with LaFontsee Galleries to present Art is Second Nature—an art show and sale to benefit the ongoing efforts to restore The Highlands to a thriving\, natural landscape. This show and sale will consist of pieces by over 40 local artists\, all of which have been inspired by the beauty of The Highlands. All exhibited work will be for sale and proceeds will go towards returning the 121-acre former golf course into a natural space the public can explore and enjoy. \nAdmission to this event is free and no registration is required. Art work sizes will vary and prices will range from $200-$4\,500. In addition to purchasing artwork\, optional donations to support Blandford’s conservation efforts at The Highlands are welcome. This event is open to all ages and light refreshments will be provided for attendees. \nAnyone unable to attend on October 22nd will be able to view and purchase remaining pieces through Blandford Nature Center’s online gift shop until sold out. In-person viewings at Blandford Nature Center can be scheduled during normal business hours (Monday-Saturday\, 9am-5pm) by calling the front desk at (616) 735-6240. \nLearn More
URL:https://thehighlandsgr.org/event/art-is-second-nature-art-show-sale/
LOCATION:Blandford Nature Center\, 1715 Hillburn Ave NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free
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SUMMARY:Tree Planting Workday at The Highlands
DESCRIPTION:Join the Land Conservancy of West Michigan\, Blandford Nature Center\, and the Trout Unlimited Tree Army at The Highlands to plant trees along the new stream! Tools\, water\, and snacks will be provided. Please wear boots and bring your own work gloves. Please register to attend. \n
URL:https://thehighlandsgr.org/event/tree-planting-workday-at-the-highlands/
LOCATION:The Highlands\, 2715 Leonard St NW\, Grand Rapids\, 49504
CATEGORIES:Free
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SUMMARY:Native Plants\, Pollinators\, and How You Can Help
DESCRIPTION:Join Maisie Wiler and the Land Conservancy of West Michigan for an informational walk highlighting native plants at The Highlands. Maisie will discuss a variety of plants and their unique benefits to pollinators\, as well as share tips about cultivating your own native plant garden. \nPlease register to attend the walk. We will meet in the parking lot at The Highlands\, 2715 Leonard St. NW\, Grand Rapids. \nMaisie Wiler is a student at Grand Valley State University studying Natural Resources Management and Biology. She is an avid hiker\, cyclist\, gardener\, and hobby photographer. \n
URL:https://thehighlandsgr.org/event/native-plants-pollinators-and-how-you-can-help/
LOCATION:The Highlands\, 2715 Leonard St NW\, Grand Rapids\, 49504
CATEGORIES:Free
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SUMMARY:Second Saturday Workday at The Highlands
DESCRIPTION:Join the Land Conservancy of West Michigan to harvest and plant live stakes to help in the reforestation of The Highlands. \n \nAbout Second Saturday Events\nThe Land Conservancy’s 16 nature preserves contain an incredible diversity of natural features including prairies\, forests\, and wetlands that are great places to explore. However\, invasive species and altered natural processes threaten to degrade the ecological quality of many of our preserves. Active management is often needed to ensure the long-term sustainability of these wonderful natural areas\, and we need your help. Fortunately\, through our Second Saturdays event series\, there are now plenty of opportunities to get involved. \nFrom 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the second Saturday of every month\, the Land Conservancy will host a volunteer event that focuses on ecological restoration activities including invasive species removal\, seed collecting\, and native plant installation. Volunteers may also be involved with trail maintenance\, general clean-up\, or other tasks that help visitors better enjoy our magnificent natural areas. \nTools\, water\, and snacks will be provided.
URL:https://thehighlandsgr.org/event/second-saturday-workday-at-the-highlands-0422/
LOCATION:The Highlands\, 2715 Leonard St NW\, Grand Rapids\, 49504
CATEGORIES:Free
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SUMMARY:Second Saturday Workday at The Highlands
DESCRIPTION:Join the Land Conservancy of West Michigan and Blandford Nature Center at The Highlands to plant native plants as part of the property’s long-term restoration. Tools\, water\, and snacks will be provided. Please register to attend! \n \nAbout Second Saturday Events\nThe Land Conservancy’s 16 nature preserves contain an incredible diversity of natural features including prairies\, forests\, and wetlands that are great places to explore. However\, invasive species and altered natural processes threaten to degrade the ecological quality of many of our preserves. Active management is often needed to ensure the long-term sustainability of these wonderful natural areas\, and we need your help. Fortunately\, through our Second Saturdays event series\, there are now plenty of opportunities to get involved. \nFrom 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the second Saturday of every month\, the Land Conservancy will host a volunteer event that focuses on ecological restoration activities including invasive species removal\, seed collecting\, and native plant installation. Volunteers may also be involved with trail maintenance\, general clean-up\, or other tasks that help visitors better enjoy our magnificent natural areas. \nTools\, water\, and snacks will be provided. Please bring your own work gloves.
URL:https://thehighlandsgr.org/event/second-saturday-workday-at-the-highlands/
LOCATION:The Highlands\, 2715 Leonard St NW\, Grand Rapids\, 49504
CATEGORIES:Free
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SUMMARY:Birding Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join the Land Conservancy of West Michigan for a birding excursion at The Highlands! Experience the wonders of spring bird migration and see how many birds you can spot and identify. This event is for birders of all experience levels and is family friendly. Please bring your own binoculars. Participation is free but please register to let us know you are coming. \nMasks are required and all participants are requested to follow social distancing protocols. For more information on our COVID-19 guidelines\, please visit naturenearby.org/covid-19. \nImage: Belted kingfisher photographed by Paul Raiman \n
URL:https://thehighlandsgr.org/event/birding-walk-05-22-21/
LOCATION:The Highlands\, 2715 Leonard St NW\, Grand Rapids\, 49504
CATEGORIES:Free
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