Trending...
- 'Public Speaking Without Panic' Launches to Help Leaders Speak with Confidence
- Digital Watchdog Launches New myDW Cloud Services
- Top Dentist Concord CA, Smile Makers Dental Care, Celebrates 500 5-Star Reviews
Contact: Conor Haenni, 989-429-5542 Agency: Natural Resources
Aug. 5, 2020
Aug. 5, 2020
Refrigerators, tires, old cars, barrels with mysterious contents and an entire body cast are among the strange things pulled out of the woods by Adopt-a-Forest volunteers in the program's nearly 30-year history. The DNR program's summer forest cleanup challenge, which recently passed the halfway mark toward its goal with more than 50 completed cleanups, is unearthing similarly weird finds as volunteers step up to care for Michigan's woods. "We've found roofing materials, rat traps and lots of other trash," said DNR Adopt-a-Forest program coordinator Conor Haenni. "It's satisfying to use a little elbow grease to help return a dump site back to nature." Adopt-a-Forest program organizers aim to get 100 forest sites where trash has been dumped cleaned up in an ambitious 100 days. The challenge launched June 15 and will run through Sept. 22. There are more than 600 sites across the state in need of cleanups. More on Michimich.com
While Adopt-a-Forest helps organize volunteer cleanups year-round, this special campaign was organized to celebrate the National Association of State Foresters 100th anniversary, highlighting the work foresters do to keep forests thriving for generations to come. |
Cleanups make a real impact on Michigan's landscape: 22,000 pickup loads of trash have been removed from forests since the program went statewide in 1991, with about half of those materials able to be recycled. Volunteers can join in by finding a site, learning about cleanup safety and signing the volunteer waiver at CleanForests.org. When finished with a cleanup, they can report it online and spread the word on social media with #trashtag and #100in100 forest cleanup challenge to inspire others. On-site, people should follow the guidance of health experts and practice social distancing of at least 6 feet and wear face coverings if volunteering with those outside their immediate household. Will the work slow down after Sept. 22? "No way," said program manager Ada Takacs. "We're ready to celebrate 30 years of protecting forests and have exciting plans for the future that we can't wait to share." |
0 Comments
Latest on Michimich.com
- New Release: 'The Invisible Alternative' Unveiled by Atrisk Corporation, Resilient
- Cynthia Pinot Among Artists Selected for Renowned London Art Biennale 2025
- Real Estate Experts Highlight Jersey Shore as a Smart Buy in 2025
- Top 5 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make When Applying for SBA Loans
- Michigan Computer Supplies Expands Reach into Livingston County with New Brighton Service Offerings
- $18 Price Target Issued in New Research Report After $34 Million Revenue Forecast from Acquisition; $101.5 Million Net Revenue in 2025; NAS DAQ: IQST
- West Dentistry Welcomes New Oral Surgeon to Enhance Patient Care
- Delta Industrial Provides Custom Flatwork for Factory Floors
- American Plastic Solutions Launches FAQ to Provide Tailored Plastic Fabrication Solutions
- AdviCoach of Southeast Michigan Helps Business Owners at Every Stage
- The AML Shop Launches New Financial Investigations Unit, Appoints Director to Lead the Initiative
- Raidium révolutionne le diagnostic de la Sclérose en Plaques en partenariat avec l'Hôpital Fondation Adolphe de Rothschild
- New Podcast "Spreading the Good BUZZ" Hosted by Josh and Heidi Case Launches July 7th with Explosive Global Reach and a Mission to Transform Lives
- The Herbal Care, Led by Markel Bababekov, Becomes a Top Dispensary in NYC's Upper East Side
- Digital Watchdog Launches New myDW Cloud Services
- Stan Fitzgerald Appointed Acting Press Secretary for Veterans for America First VFAF Georgia State Chapter
- Atlas Home Improvement Launches Annual Helmet for Heroes Giveaway on July 4, 2025
- Drone Light Shows Emerge as the New Standard in Live Event Entertainment
- Lore Link is Here to Help Organize Your Game
- Chappaqua's Annual Townwide Summer Sale – Unbeatable Savings at Your Favorite Local Boutiques!