event_title: Stewardship Opportunity: Mast-Producing Tree and Shrub Planting in Delta County

event_time_zone: America/Chicago

event_start: August 26, 2023 09:30

event_duration: 330

event_end: August 26, 2023 15:00

event_address: 552 N Maple Hill Dr, Gwinn, MI, United States

event_description: Join the Michigan BHA Chapter as we partner with MUCC, Ruffed Grouse Society, Northern Michigan Wildcats, and MI DNR for a fantastic stewardship day at the Garden Grade Grouse Enhancement Management Site (GEMS) in Delta County. Participants will assist in planting approximately 150 masting trees and shrubs in the GEMS location. The plantings will occur within openings that are being restored with native grasses that will also vastly increase habitat for a variety of species.Providing crucial habitat through grassroots efforts is what BHA is all about. We are partnering with some awesome folks and great organizations that all want to make a difference for habitat on our shared public lands!Upon arriving at the meeting place, we will sign in, learn about the project instructions, and then caravan to the work site which is around 5 minutes away. Please bring appropriate clothing, boots, and gloves. Don’t forget some water and a snack!Click here for Google Maps meeting location directions.Please RSVP at the following link so that the event organizers can provide additional information and have an accurate headcount for lunch!  Michigan United Conservation Clubs (neoncrm.com) This is going to be an amazing event, so please share this opportunity with friends and family! We will see you there!Exact worksite: Take Johnson Road approximately 3 miles east to Cooks-Garden Grade (45.822435, -86.489552). There will be room to park just before the intersection with Garden Grade Road at the above coordinates.