Volunteer Opportunities
STEWARDSHIP DAYS – Various Saturdays
The Environmental and Conservation section of the Island Observation Committee headed by Mebby Pearson offer Stewardship Saturdays where volunteers can help remove invasive plant species from the island.
The purpose of this task is the preservation of Belle Isle’s old growth forest by pinpointing invasive plants such as honeysuckle and privet, the primary invaders. These plants do not provide the proper nutrition for migratory birds. It’s sort of like providing “junk food” for birds. Plants like these create monocultures in the forest understory, crowding out native plants that are nutritious for birds. Ecological balance is our prime concern.
Please join us in doing work that is so needed in Belle Isle’s natural areas. It’s a small commitment; the work is not taxing; and safety is a priority. We start at 9 a.m. and end at 12 noon. Please no children under age six. All children must be supervised by an adult. Please contact the Nature Zoo for activities for small children.
2012 Saturday Stewardship Days:
March 17
April 21
May 19
June 16
July 21
August 18
September 15
October 20
November 17
View more information on our flyer.
Meet at the Nature Zoo Auditorium at 9:00 amActivities end at 12:00 noon
To sign up for these activities, RSVP Mebby Pearson, 248-647-7841 -email Melvadean.Pearson@gmail.com
Spring Clean Up 2012
SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 2012
9:00A.M. TO 1:00P.M.
MEET AT THE BELLE ISLE CASINO
(Rain date is May 5, 2012 – call for details)
Students will receive Certificates of Community Service
WEAR GLOVES AND BOOTS OTHER ITEMS WILL BE SUPPLIED
For further information contact:
BIC office – (313) 331-7760 or belleisleconservancy@gmail.com
RSVP appreciated but not mandatory – Refreshments Served