Help us restore and protect the incredible ecosystems on our protected lands in Benzie and Manistee counties by aiding in invasive plant removal! Native wildflowers, mushrooms, trees, and shrubs that rely on these healthy habitats are currently under threat of being displaced by aggressive invasive plants.

GTRLC supplies all tools necessary for the work being done. We will teach you everything you need to know about tool use, safety, and the importance of the work you will be doing. No experience necessary - just come ready to learn something new! This activity is moderately strenuous, with volunteers often bending and kneeling to pull, cut or pile plants. Oftentimes we will be hiking for one to two miles to get to a worksite. Porta johns are available at some trailheads in this area, but not all. There is no drinking water available on site. A link to our meeting location can be found on our website.

Throughout the field season staff and volunteers will be focusing on removing different species including:
Garlic mustard May - June
Baby’s breath July - August
Various invasive shrubs and vines September - October

Meeting location is the St. Pierre trailhead within Arcadia Dunes Nature Preserve.