Events

Wild Ones Central U.P. Chapter will be participating in the inaugural Plantchella Plant Expo at the Ruth Butler Building at the U.P. State Fairgrounds!  We look forward to sharing Wild One's mission of promoting native landscapes with local residents. If you are at this event, please stop by and say hello! 

Saturday May 17, 2025 at 2:00pm. Join us "up north" for an afternoon of exploring spring wildflowers in Alger County. Our walk will be led by Deb Leblanc, who is retired after 40 years of service as the Hiawatha NF West Zone plant ecologist/botanist and Hiawatha NF Native Plant program coordinator. We are thrilled to have her share her expertise with us! Meet at the Miner's Castle overlook parking lot in Pictured Rocks near Munising. From there we will check other spots along Miner's Castle Rd. to see a variety of species. Remember that Pictured Rocks has an entry fee, so participants should have an entry pass for this event. They can be purchased online or at the visitor's station located at Munising Falls on Sand Point Rd. just east of Munising. Count on it being buggy! Bring insect repellent and wear long pants and sleeves. All are welcome and this is a free event.  

The Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy is looking for volunteers to assist with a multiple-day restoration project in the Dead River Community Forest, just north of the Vielmetti-Peters Conservation Reserve. 

The May 31st workday includes planting over 400 trees within an old roadbed to convert the road into a vibrant, diverse habitat. A link to sign up can be found here. 

Hours are flexible: 

Morning half day: 10am -2pm, Afternoon half day, 1pm-5pm, All day: 10am-5pm

Volunteer tasks include:  moving and planting trees, raking and pulling weeds. Snacks and water will be provided for anyone kind enough to lend their time, whether it's for a full or half day. 

Please Note:  Volunteers must be able to make a 1-2 mile hike.  The trails are low difficulty with one short, steep hill. While accommodations can be made for volunteers needs, the UPLC cannot accommodate your walk into the restoration site and back to the parking area.

Access to the Dead River Community Forest is via the Vielmetti-Peters Conservation Reserve. Parking is available at the Vielmetti-Peters parking lot at the end of Brickyard Road in Marquette MI. 

For an overview of the Dead River Community Forest, please visit the following link:

https://www.uplandconservancy.org/dead-river-community-forest

The Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy is looking for volunteers to assist with a multiple-day restoration project in the Dead River Community Forest, just north of the Vielmetti-Peters Conservation Reserve. 

The June 1st workday includes planting over 800 shrubs within an old roadbed to convert the road into a vibrant, diverse habitat. A link to sign up can be found here. 

Hours are flexible: 

Morning half day: 10am -2pm, Afternoon half day: 1pm-5pm, or All day: 10am-5pm

Volunteer tasks include:  moving and planting shrubs, raking and pulling weeds. Snacks and water will be provided for anyone kind enough to lend their time, whether it's for a full or half day. 

Please Note:  Volunteers must be able to make a 1-2 mile hike.  The trails are low difficulty with one short, steep hill. While accommodations can be made for volunteers needs, the UPLC cannot accommodate your walk into the restoration site and back to the parking area.

Access to the Dead River Community Forest is via the Vielmetti-Peters Conservation Reserve. Parking is available at the Vielmetti-Peters parking lot at the end of Brickyard Road in Marquette MI. 

For an overview of the Dead River Community Forest, please visit the following link:

https://www.uplandconservancy.org/dead-river-community-forest

Details coming soon! 

Details coming soon! 

Details coming soon!