Jack Pine Planting Day

Michigan Department of Natural Resources sent this bulletin at 04/01/2025 06:00 PM EDT

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- Jack Pine Tree Planting Day 2025 -

Enjoy spring in Michigan by joining efforts in creating new nesting habitat for the Kirtland's warbler. 

Grayling Forest Management Unit: Saturday, May 3, 9 a.m. - noon

Meeting location: North side of Smoore Road, east of Goose Creek Road.

Coordinates: 44.777935990569446, -84.85195484495915

 

Join MUCC's On the Ground, the Kirtland’s Warbler Alliance, and Huron Pines for the 2025 Jack Pine Planting Day. The goal of the project is to improve and enhance Kirtland’s warbler habitat by planting over 6,000 jack pine trees in the Grayling Forest Management Unit.

Registration is limited and required.

To register, visit: https://shorturl.at/LuAj2

For more information, contact Bill Rapai, Executive Director of the Kirtland's Warbler Alliance at director@kirtlandswarbler.org.

What to wear

Wear appropriate gear for working outdoors, including long pants and closed-toe shoes.

What to bring

Drinking water, work/gardening gloves, insect repellent and safety glasses (if needed).

Youth and groups

Youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Please notify us of groups of more than five people.

Want to learn more? Check out the DNR volunteer stewardship page.