Martha Mott Volunteer Workday

Martha Mott, 3/30/23

Hello!

We are having a Martha Mott Bird Sanctuary Volunteer Workday on Friday, March 1st, from 1pm to 4pm, our first of 2024! We will continue to chip away at Autumn Olive and other woody plants in the prairie. This workday will be led by fellow volunteer, David Riggs, he will outline the scope of work for everyone and make sure everyone understands the goals of the day. Please bring your own hand tools for this workday. If you have power tools such as a chainsaw or brush cutter, along with proper personal protective equipment, please bring those if you would like. We may not use all power tools brought. Please register for the workday here so we know who to expect!

We will keep everyone notified of any changes to the workday due to weather. Thank you all for the work that you do! With your help, Martha Mott will become the savanna it wants to be.

Please come dressed and supplied appropriately for working outdoors in the cold, this includes: gloves, closed toed shoes, pants and jacket. The workday will be cancelled if there is inclement weather or poor air quality.

We are looking forward to seeing you there!

Martha Mott Sanctuary is located on 44th Avenue in Mattawan between 24th Street and Woodview Drive.

Martha Mott Sanctuary comprises 80 acres and is believed to have been Oak Savanna prior to European settlement. Since then, sections of the property have been grazed and farmed. Michigan Audubon is working towards restoring sections of this sanctuary to Oak Savanna, characterized by fire and a sparse Oak canopy.

For specific questions regarding the workday, contact Chad Machinski at cmachinski@michiganaudubon.org

Michigan Audubon connects birds and people for the benefit of both through conservation, education, and research efforts in the state of Michigan