You can always read more about these events and others by visiting www.oceanaconservation.org.
The OCD has grant funds to provide treatment for Phragmites, Japanese Knotweed (also known as Michigan bamboo), and Hemlock Woolly Adelgid. Landowners who have had treatments in previous years will be contacted to re-treat if necessary. If you think you have any of these three invasive species on your property, you may wish to come to an upcoming workshop on Thursday, July 12, from 7 to 8 PM, at the Hart Community Center to learn how to identify species on our watch list and to sign up for treatments. If you can not make the meeting and you think that you have Phragmites, Japanese Knotweed, or Hemlock Woolly Adelgid on your property, please contact Suzie Knoll at the OCD office by calling (231) 861-5600 or via email at [email protected]. You will be asked to send or deliver a photo of the invasive plant(s) and sign a landowner agreement form in order for treatment to begin.
You can always read more about these events and others by visiting www.oceanaconservation.org. Enjoy a couple of hours learning about the plants and birds of the Stony Lake area with your Cobmoosa friends and neighbors. Barb Rafaill and Bruce Vanderveen will be on hand to point out native plants in the area as well as invasive species to remove. Linda Vanderveen will help us identify birds.
After meeting and greeting at the Rafaill cottage (8983 Shawbacoung) we will head towards the Black Forest examining flora along Cobmoosa’s roadsides, the Black Forest woods, and talk about the changes that have occurred in these habitats over the past 20 years with the increase in deer, tree blights, and increased numbers of people. After passing through the forest we will continue on to the Stony Creek roadside and waterway before heading back. Our route will be a big loop of approximately 3 miles. Bring your binoculars along to better see local birds that make their homes in our roadsides, creeksides, and woods. Mark your calendars: 10:00 AM, Thursday, July 19th; meet at 8983 Shawbacoung Trail. Questions? Please use the CONTACT form on this website. The Nature “Committee” The Oceana Conservation District is pleased to announce its first annual environmental day camp for children ages 5-10 years old! Children will be taking a closer look at Michigan wildlife through games, science experiments, art projects, nature walks, and interacting with live program animals. The instructor, Amalia Fernand, is the author of Michigan Wildlife: A Coloring Field Guide, and has a Master of Science in Ecological Leadership and Education. She founded Nature Explorers International with the mission to inspire excitement and curiosity for the environment through art, science, and outdoor experiences.
Monday: Scales & Slime Learn about the cold-blooded animals of Michigan including fish, reptiles, and amphibians. Make amphibian slime, reptile clips, magnet fishing poles, and a real snake skin bookmark. Meet a corn snake and a tiger salamander. Go on a nature walk, and play a habitat game. Tuesday: Feathers & Fur Investigate birds by playing bird behavior bingo, making recycled binoculars, raptor mobiles, and playing predator and prey. Learn about native mammals, make black bear masks, and play ranger tag. Learn how to identify tracks, scat, and other signs of wildlife. To register, please contact Suzie Knoll at (231) 861-5600. |
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