Sunnyside Land Stewardship
This is our first workshop at Coyne’s in Norvell Township, near Brooklyn, (Saturday, May 8, 10 AM to noon) who began land stewardship activities on their own several years ago. Sunnyside is the Coyne’s name for this special place. They are now full-fledged members of Iron Creek Properties, setting a great example of what a bit of determination and hard work can accomplish. We will introduce you to this scenic 13 acre property with frontage on Mud Lake and the very beginning of Iron Creek, a recognized high-quality tributary of the Upper River Raisin watershed. This is a mostly upland site with many large oaks where the Coyne’s have been removing invasive autumn olive shrubs and garlic mustard. There is an area of garlic mustard that a few willing volunteers can easily remove. We will review what has been done and talk about future plans. This is a quiet retreat where we should expect to see some spring wildflowers. Bring your lunch if you want to continue the conversation at noon. Check out the Raisin Cluster’s web site for information about our other activities.
Mud Lake Through the Trees
Oh, I’d love to be there! I always wanted to tromp around at their place. It’s so lovely over there on Mud Lake. Have fun and pull some garlic mustard for me.
How wonderful to have their years long effort officially join the Iron Creek Properties. Truly a magical place in southeast Michigan.