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ECO TIP 2: Recycle your old glasses. Donate your used prescription and non-prescription glasses. Drop off at the local Lions Club, Sears, Pearle Vision, Lens Crafters, or Target and they will provide a tax receipt for you. More info at http://www.onesight.org/northamerica/na/ .
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FROM MICHIGAN HORSE COUNCIL -- DNR WORKDAYS
DNR Seeks Volunteers for Stewardship Workdays in April in Southeast Michigan to Combat Garlic Mustard
The Department of Natural Resources is looking for volunteers in southeast Michigan for stewardship workdays in April at state parks and recreation areas. The volunteers will help the DNR remove garlic mustard, a non-native invasive plant.
This activity will help protect and restore unique natural areas in southeast Michigan state parks and recreation areas, especially woodlands. Volunteering for these workdays is a great way to get outside after a long winter, enjoy the lovely spring weather and get some fresh air.
Volunteers should bring appropriate clothing for outdoor work, including long pants, boots, gloves, sunscreen and drinking water.
These efforts are part of the Early Detection and Rapid Response (EDRR) initiative to control invading species and help protect the natural heritage of Michigan state parks in the process. For more information about getting involved in the EDRR initiative, including how to identify and report invasive plants, visit the DNR website at www.michigan.gov/dnr-parkstewardship.
For more information about the specific tasks at each location and to obtain directions, visit the DNR website at www.michigan.gov/dnrvolunteers and link to the “Calendar of Volunteer Stewardship Workdays.” All volunteers are asked to register using the form available on the web site. Any questions should be directed to Laurel Malvitz-Draper at malvitzl@michigan.gov or call 248-359-9057.
The Recreation Passport has replaced motor vehicle permits for entry into Michigan state parks, recreation areas and state-administered boating access fee sites. This new way to fund Michigan's outdoor recreation opportunities also helps to preserve state forest campgrounds, trails, and historic and cultural sites in state parks, and provides park development grants to local communities. Michigan residents can purchase the Recreation Passport ($10 for motor vehicles; $5 for motorcycles) by checking "Yes" on their license plate renewal forms, or at any state park or recreation area. To learn more about the Recreation Passport, visit www.michigan.gov/recreationpassport or call 517-241-7275.
Non-resident motor vehicles must still display a valid Non-Resident Recreation Passport ($29 annual; $8 daily) to enter a Michigan state park, recreation area or state-administered boating access fee site, which can be purchased at any state park or recreation area, or through the Michigan eStore at www.michigan.gov/estore.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state’s natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. For more information, go to www.michigan.gov/dnr
Link available for the DNR Recreation Passport, and discounts available through having the Passport.
Link: http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10365_55798_56742-240753--,00.html
Contact Information for sponsoring groupsAddison Oaks Trail Riders 248-693-6450 studio1234@comcast.net
Pinckney Trail Riders Association 734-878-2975 suemarmstrong@yahoo.com
Sue Armstrong www.pinckneytrailriders.com
Pontiac Lake Horseman’s Assoc. www.plha.info
Susie Sulla 248-889-3799 us5495@earthlink.net
Highland Trail Riders
Jacqui McAtee 248-624-8988 jacquim8988@aol.com
www.highlandtrailriders.com
Proud Lake Trail Riders
Dee Pasquantonio 248-624-6054 proudlaketra@aol.com www.proudlaketrailriders.org
Brighton Trail Riders
Leanne Meyer 517-676-3811 leanne.meyer@att.net
www.brightontrailriders.com
Ortonville Recreation Equestrian Assoc.
Steve Keim 810-793-4558 fletchrider@netzero.com www.hadleyhills.com
Huron River Riders
Cherie 734-753-3368 cell 734-552-5023
Waterloo Horsemen’s Assoc.
Chad Simpson clsimpson75@yahoo.com www.waterloohorsemen.com
Maybury State Park Trail Riders
Debby Brown 248-349-5286 dbrown1973@peoplepc.com
www.geocities.com/mayburyriders
Shiawassee Trail Riders
Connie Frey 517-655-2835
Polly Ann Trail Riders
Cathy Brakefield cubrake@yahoo.com www.orion.lib.mi.us/patmc/
Rose Oaks Equine Adventurers Buzz Stockwell 248-634-3607
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ROEA-MI
Wolcott Mills Trails Association: www.wolcotttrails.com
Kensington Trail Riders: www.kensingtontrailriders.org
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