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2008 Natural Areas Volunteer Stewards Program Calendar

Saturday, February 16

Steward Planning Meeting (9-11 a.m. at the FTG office)

Saturday, March 15 (note afternoon time!)

1-2 p.m. Workshop: Development of Goals & Priorities, led by Kathy Gonzalez
2-3 p.m. Volunteer Activity: Walk the Land to Determine Necessary Action

Saturday, April 12 (Note: April 19 is Community Gardens Opening Day)

9-10 a.m. Workshop: Spring Orchard Maintenance, led by John Bell & Mark Sundlin
10-noon Volunteer Activity: Pruning in the Orchard, Caring for New Plantings

Saturday, May 17

9-10 a.m. Workshop: Invasive Species Management & Control, led by Steve Lendved
10-noon Volunteer Activity: Pulling for Pesto (Garlic Mustard)

Saturday, May 31

9-10 a.m. Workshop: Prairie Workshop, led by Steve Thomforde
10-noon Volunteer Activity: Reed Canary Grass Control

Saturday, June 14

9-10 a.m. Workshop: Weed & Wildflower ID, led by Steve Raines
10-noon Volunteer Activity: Prairie Garden Work

Saturday, July 19

9-10 a.m. Workshop: Emerald Ash Borer Workshop led by Anna Healy of DATCAP
10-noon Volunteer Activity: Tree health assessments, finding and mapping ash trees

Saturday, August 23

9-10 a.m. Workshop: Maintenance of Maple Woodlands, led by Steve Zeigler
10-noon Volunteer Activity: Selective Removal of Trees, Pruning, Invasive Removal

Saturday, September 13

9-10 a.m. Workshop: A Day in the Herb Garden, led by Marie Messinger
10-noon Volunteer Activity: Winterizing the Herb Garden, Harvesting Herbs

Saturday, October 18

Steward Program Review & Evaluations

RSVP to Christie at natural areas at troygardens.org or 240-0409 if you'd like to attend!