The Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy is seeking volunteers to help prepare for the installation of a dune garden at Mitchell Creek Meadows: The Don and Jerry Oleson Nature Preserve! Volunteers will help transplant existing plants to other locations on the property.

The Basics:

GTRLC will supply all materials necessary for this workday. Volunteers will be digging up bearberry and juniper and moving them to a nearby location in order to prepare the space for incoming sand and dune plants. This is a moderately strenuous activity, with volunteers required to bend over and kneel, as well as use hand tools to dig transplant holes. Bathrooms and drinking water are available on-site.

The Conservancy follows state, federal and CDC guidelines for COVID-19 and may modify or cancel this event at any time. Do not participate in any activity if you were recently exposed (within 10 days) to someone with COVID-19 or have recently (within 10 days) been diagnosed with COVID-19.

What should I bring?

Dress for the weather! April can be variable
Wear clothes and shoes you wouldn’t mind getting some water or dirt on
Bring a reusable water bottle and some snacks if you wish
Bring your favorite pair of gardening gloves if you have them, we have some you can borrow as well
Directions: Please meet us at our native plant greenhouse located at 2846 3 mile rd N, Traverse City MI, 49686. A maps link to the property can be found here: https://goo.gl/maps/5ruAYgJHUyLRCDxz8

Please park in any designated spot and meet us at the greenhouse. As you drive in, you will see it on the right hand side of the McMullen Family Conservation Center building. We will meet you in the greenhouse and put you to work!

Registration is appreciated but is not required. Cancellations due to weather, changing COVID-19 restrictions, or any other reason will be communicated with registered participants via email.