On The Ground
PlayCleanGo: An Opportunity to Join the Fight Against Michigan’s Terrestrial Invasive Species
Michigan’s Terrestrial Invasive Species Management Plan is a statewide effort to reduce the environmental and economic damages caused by terrestrial invasive species (TIS). To assist in fighting terrestrial invasive species, there are programs like PlayCleanGo that allow the public to take action. For more information on Michigan’s Terrestrial Invasive Species Management Plan, click here. To…
Read MoreMUCC’s OTG Jr. Awarded Land Use Pillar Award
Getting kids outside is tough. Getting them actively and meaningfully engaged in the natural world around them is even tougher. Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC) On the Ground Jr. (OTG Jr.) program does just that and was humbled to recently be awarded the MidMichigan Environmental Action Council (MidMEAC) Land Use Pillar Award in 2019. MUCC’s…
Read MoreUltimate Sportshow Grand Rapids
With hints of spring in the air, but Mother Nature still taking her sweet time to warm up, cabin fever can really have a hold on you. However, there is something to do on the west side of the state this weekend that will get you off the couch. The Ultimate Sports Show Grand Rapids…
Read MoreOTG: Waterfowl Management at the Maple River State Game Area
Any type of waterfowl in the St. Johns area trying to find a safe place to land, eat and nest, should benefit from the habitat work done by the OTG crew on the Maple River State Game Area (SGA), Saturday morning (February 23rd). This game area is located just north of St. Johns and is…
Read MoreOutdoorama is Next Weekend
It is that time of year again. Time for the annual staff pilgrimage to Novi for Outdoorama. Outdoorama had been going on in the Detroit area for the last several decades. This year as it has been for the last several it is also hosted at the same venue as the Lakefront and Cottage living…
Read MoreEducating Students on OTG and the Kirtland’s Warbler
The Kirtland’s Warbler has been threatened by the decline of its much-preferred habitat, the jack pine forest. The US Forest Service and many other conservation organizations are working hard to help the bird and its habitat. Creating educational materials to present to the public is an impactful way for everyone to get involved. A couple…
Read MoreHuron Pines AmeriCorps Growing with OTG
When I was in school at Michigan State University, I became aware of who MUCC was and how active they were in the conservation world. Although I did not work directly with MUCC while at school, I did work closely with their staff and programs through other internships. This type of connection makes me appreciate…
Read MoreOTG: St. Clair Twp. and Shiawassee River SGA Projects
On Saturday, January 19, 2019 volunteers braved the winter storm to build small game brush piles at St. Clair Township State Game Area. The little known area, which is only 110 acres in size, is frequently used for rabbit, deer, turkey, and coyote hunting. Outlying on the perimeter of the farmed area were Boxelder and…
Read MoreMUCC Welcomes Our New Huron Pines AmeriCorps Member
Hello, my name is Autumn Christenson and I am the new Huron Pines AmeriCorps member, serving with MUCC for the next 10 months as their Engagement Specialist. This blog aims to tell you a little bit about my background and my Huron Pines AmeriCorps service here at MUCC. Although born in Indiana, I moved up…
Read MoreMUCC/HERC Chainsaw Safety Training 2019 Registration Open
Registration is open for the Chainsaw Safety Training course hosted by MUCC and HERC On Saturday, March 30 and Sunday, March 31, 2019 from 8am – 5pm both days, Michigan United Conservation Clubs OTG Program and the Heavy Equipment Response Coalition will be hosting a two day Chainsaw Safety Training program at the Rose Lake…
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