The Muskegon Conservation District announced Tuesday that it will host a series of White Lake area environmental stewardship days for five consecutive Thursdays, beginning Sept. 4 and going through Oct. 2.
Each stewardship day will begin at 8:30 a.m. and last until noon. Sites are: Sept. 4, Svensson Park; Sept. 11, Goodrich Park; Sept. 18, the Slocum Street switchback; Sept. 25, Old Channel Trail; Oct. 2, Covell Park.
The MCD program, which is being funded by a grant from the White Lake Community Fund, will work to revitalize native restoration sites around White Lake. Volunteers will gather at a different site each week to remove invasive or nuisance plants and replant native plugs.
Along the way, volunteers will have the chance to learn about local habitat and pollinator restoration efforts. More information is available on the MCD website's event calendar.
The MCD will provide gloves, tools, and plants. Volunteers are asked to bring water, closed-toe shoes or boots, and any favorite tools. Don’t forget sun and bug protection. Events will be rescheduled if they are rained out; the MCD Facebook page will have updates.
