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Love a Park Day - Meadowbrook Park

Women's Wildflower Walk

Learn which wildflowers grow in Ann Arbor Parks and we'll hit the trail to look for them in the Scarlett-Mitchell Nature Area. One mile hike on a dirt trail. Dress for the weather with sturdy shoes. Meet at the Scarlett Middle School parking lot at 3300 Lorraine Street. Questions? email epotter@a2gov.org Free: Preregister here: https://secure.rec1.com/MI/city-of-ann-arbor/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQyNjc5MTE=. Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. For more info visit secure.rec1.com.

Love a Park Day - Windemere Park

We'll be focusing on light maintenance and general beautification tasks to help keep the park looking great for all who visit. Specific projects will be determined based on park needs at the time, but may include activities like litter pickup, garden care, mulching, or invasive removal. Come lend a hand, meet your community, and show your love for Windemere Park! Register here: https://cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/6dd0b2cb-4451-49d5-b49e-a3463b1c7ff2. Thursday, May 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. For more info visit cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com.

Adult Art and Nature: Eco-dyeing

Join local artist Michael Kaufman-Schofield to make your own colorful creation to take home. Learn which native and invasive plants can be used to dye cloth. No experience needed, all materials provided. Meet at the Gallup Park Meeting Room at 3000 Fuller Road. Questions? email epotter@a2gov.org Free. Preregister here: https://secure.rec1.com/MI/city-of-ann-arbor/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQyNjc5MDE=. Room/Space: Meeting Room. Thursday, May 21, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. For more info visit secure.rec1.com.

Pulling Invasive Species - Argo Nature Area

At this event, you'll help protect Ann Arbor’s biodiversity and public lands by sweeping Argo Nature Area for invasive herbaceous plants. This work creates more space for native plants to thrive, providing food and habitat for birds, pollinators, and other wildlife. Register here: https://cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/5dd9e745-3d31-44ab-8087-406eec9ab5f1. Saturday, May 23, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. For more info visit cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com.

Pulling Invasive Species - Cedar Bend Nature Area

At this event, you'll help protect Ann Arbor’s biodiversity and public lands by sweeping Cedar Bend Nature Area for invasive herbaceous plants. This work creates more space for native plants to thrive, providing food and habitat for birds, pollinators, and other wildlife. Register here: https://cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/863e62aa-cce8-4553-8748-b361f67edbf4. Saturday, May 23, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com.

Love a Park Day - Cranbrook Park

We'll be focusing on light maintenance and general beautification tasks to help keep the park looking great for all who visit. Specific projects will be determined based on park needs at the time, but may include activities like litter pickup or playground and trail maintenance. Register here: https://cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/36dcbbd6-3cae-4874-a4a6-d6b98b1b6081, Meeting location: Meet at the Cranbrook Park playground *We anticipate construction around Cranbrook Park. Please leave sufficient time to navigate around road and sidewalk closures. Parking: There is no parking at Cranbrook Park. If you are planning on driving, please do not park directly behind Wholefoods (this is Wholefoods Employee Parking). Please park in the lot on the northeast side of the store as seen here. It is about a 7 minute walk to the park from there. Sunday, May 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. For more info visit cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com.

Love a Park Day - Bicentennial Park

Love a Park Day - Creal Park

We'll be focusing on weeding the playground and possibly other light maintenance and general beautification tasks to help keep the park looking great for all who visit. Come lend a hand, meet your community, and show your love for Creal Park! Register here: https://cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/c1e368cc-ef0f-4867-8484-14cac998b0be, Meeting Location: Creal Park Playground. Thursday, May 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. For more info visit cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com.

Pulling Invasive Species - Marshall Nature Area

At this event, you'll help protect Ann Arbor’s biodiversity and public lands by sweeping Marshall Nature Area for invasive herbaceous plants. This work creates more space for native plants to thrive, providing food and habitat for birds, pollinators, and other wildlife. Register here: https://cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/12e1a4e5-f87b-4a4e-94e6-1fc689ab0918. Sunday, May 31, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. For more info visit cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com.

Pulling Invasive Species - Huron Hills Golf Course

At this event, you'll help protect Ann Arbor’s biodiversity and public lands by sweeping Huron Hills Golf Course Woods for invasive herbaceous plants. This work creates more space for native plants to thrive, providing food and habitat for birds, pollinators, and other wildlife. Register here: https://cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/4e4ee08d-d1bf-41b9-91db-ce72cfdb75e2. Sunday, May 31, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com.

Gallup Pond River Cleanup

Join the Ann Arbor Parks Volunteer Program and ULAM-Training Core for a canoe-based clean-up on Gallup Pond, a calm, scenic stretch of the Huron River that is ideal for first-time paddlers. Volunteers will be paired in canoes (special requests may be accommodated) and provided with grabbers, bags, and all necessary supplies to remove litter from the water and shoreline. Register here: https://cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/c15d1977-2ff3-4f0a-ae6f-a7e9d428721e, Meeting Location: In front of the Gallup Canoe & Kayak Livery. Monday, June 1, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM. For more info visit cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com.

Love a Park Day - Bromley Park

Teen and Young Adult Outdoor Skills: Fire Building

Learn how to make a fire. Once you have learned, you will build your own fire! We will be cooking over the main fire to make fries. We will be outside during the duration of the program, and will be near a small amount of smoke that comes from the fire. Materials for fire building and fry making will be provided, but make sure to bring water, layers, sunscreen, and anything else you might want. This activity is geared towards teens and young adults, minors need to be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the Bandemer Park Shelter which is by the Bandemer Disc Golf Parking Lot at 1352 Lake Shore Drive. Register here: https://secure.rec1.com/MI/city-of-ann-arbor/catalog/index/78de7885898460c59f8c0c84d8a9729d?filter=c2VhcmNoPSZjYXRlZ29yeSU1QjM2NjQ1JTVEPTEmY2F0ZWdvcnklNUIzNjgxOCU1RD0xJmNhdGVnb3J5JTVCMzY4MTklNUQ9MQ==. Friday, June 5, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM. For more info visit secure.rec1.com.

Hickory Nature Area - Invasive Species Pulling

Help restore Hickory Nature Area's natural areas by pulling invasive herbaceous plants! Create space for native plants to thrive and support a healthier ecosystem in one of Ann Arbor’s most beloved nature areas. Register here: https://cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/2f2f5e10-c5c3-4374-a5c3-244a41ede477 Meet at the entrance on the intersection of Crystal Way and Erie Drive, 2817 Dillon Drive. Saturday, June 6, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. For more info visit cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com.

Black Pond Woods - Invasive Species Pulling

Help restore Black Pond Woods Nature Area's natural areas by pulling invasive herbaceous plants! Create space for native plants to thrive and support a healthier ecosystem in one of Ann Arbor’s most beloved nature areas. 1905 Traver Road. Register here: https://cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/18c319f8-1950-420d-a64f-ca34f33bb924. Saturday, June 6, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com.

Love a Park Day - Wurster Park

We'll be focusing on weeding the playground and possibly other light maintenance and general beautification tasks to help keep the park looking great for all who visit. Register here: https://cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/38852bcb-cb50-435a-8fd4-bf140daa3994, Meeting Location: Wurster Park at the southern park entrance off Edgewood Place. Thursday, June 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. For more info visit cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com.

Gallup Park Butterfly Garden Adopt a Park Workday

We'll be focusing on light maintenance and general beautification tasks to help keep this garden looking great for all who visit. We'll weed garden beds, deadhead flowers, plant new flora, transplant as needed, mulch the beds, rake the garden, and remove or trim invasive shrubs to help get this park ready for pollinator season. Register here: https://cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/f4710b68-5bdf-4fab-b807-e199505f2f6a. Friday, June 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. For more info visit cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com.

Riverwood Nature Area - Invasive Species Pulling

Help restore Riverwood Nature Area's natural areas by pulling invasive herbaceous plants! Create space for native plants to thrive and support a healthier ecosystem in one of Ann Arbor’s most beloved nature areas. Register here: https://cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/5dd937af-2f32-4fff-b559-bbfeebe9df1b 1605 Riverwood Drive. Sunday, June 14, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. For more info visit cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com.

FREE: Women's Pond Walk - Olson Park

Let's go for a walk around Olson Pond and see what lives by, on and in the water. Binoculars provided, you will have the opportunity to dip net for macroinvertebrates too! One mile hike on a dirt trail. Dress for the weather with sturdy shoes. Meet at the Olson Park playground at 1515 Dhu Varren Road. Pit toilets and water available. Questions? email epotter@a2gov.org Preregister here: https://secure.rec1.com/MI/city-of-ann-arbor/catalog/index/78de7885898460c59f8c0c84d8a9729d?filter=c2VhcmNoPSZjYXRlZ29yeSU1QjM2NjQ1JTVEPTEmY2F0ZWdvcnklNUIzNjgxOCU1RD0xJmNhdGVnb3J5JTVCMzY4MTklNUQ9MQ==. Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. For more info visit secure.rec1.com.

Adult Art and Nature: Wildflower Embroidery

Get to know our beautiful local blooms by joining local fiber artist Ellie Christensen to learn how to embroider wildflowers. No experience needed, all materials provided. Meet at the Ann Arbor Senior Center at 1320 Baldwin Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104. Questions? Email epotter@a2gov.org FREE: Preregister here: https://secure.rec1.com/MI/city-of-ann-arbor/catalog/index/78de7885898460c59f8c0c84d8a9729d?filter=c2VhcmNoPSZjYXRlZ29yeSU1QjM2NjQ1JTVEPTEmY2F0ZWdvcnklNUIzNjgxOCU1RD0xJmNhdGVnb3J5JTVCMzY4MTklNUQ9MQ==. Thursday, June 18, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. For more info visit secure.rec1.com.

Love a Park Day - Cranbrook Park

We'll be focusing on light maintenance and general beautification tasks to help keep the park looking great for all who visit. Specific projects will be determined based on park needs at the time, but may include activities like litter pickup or playground and trail maintenance. Register here: https://cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/2fc4cb7d-ac9b-4d86-ae9f-060be44d8beeMeeting location: Meet at the Cranbrook Park playground, Parking: There is no parking at Cranbrook Park. If you are planning on driving, please do not park directly behind Wholefoods (this is Wholefoods Employee Parking). Please park in the lot on the northeast side of the store as seen here. It is about a 7 minute walk to the park from there. Saturday, June 20, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. For more info visit cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com.

Gallup River Cleanup

Join the Ann Arbor Parks Volunteer Program and DTE Gas DI GIS for a canoe-based clean-up on Gallup Pond, a calm, scenic stretch of the Huron River that is ideal for first-time paddlers. Volunteers will be paired in canoes (special requests may be accommodated) and provided with grabbers, bags, and all necessary supplies to remove litter from the water and shoreline. Register here: https://cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/7eb958d4-d599-4fc8-9c93-57a6009036ef. Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. For more info visit cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com.

Love a Park Day - Maryfield Wildwood

We'll be focusing on weeding the playground and possibly other light maintenance and general beautification tasks to help keep the park looking great for all who visit. Come lend a hand, meet your community, and show your love for Maryfield Wildwood Park! Register here: https://cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/44dcf707-85e5-4c24-b358-1f97ac50fe52, Meeting Location: Maryfield Wildwood Playground. Thursday, June 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. For more info visit cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com.

Nature Nerds Book Club

Let's celebrate local birds by looking for them at South Pond Nature Area (binoculars provided) and reading Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan. We will be meeting at the Natural Area Preservation Office at 3875 E Huron River Drive. We will sit outside weather permitting. Questions? Email epotter@a2gov.org Free: Preregister here: https://secure.rec1.com/MI/city-of-ann-arbor/catalog/index/78de7885898460c59f8c0c84d8a9729d?filter=c2VhcmNoPSZjYXRlZ29yeSU1QjM2NjQ1JTVEPTEmY2F0ZWdvcnklNUIzNjgxOCU1RD0xJmNhdGVnb3J5JTVCMzY4MTklNUQ9MQ==. Thursday, June 25, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. For more info visit secure.rec1.com.

Gallup River/Pond Cleanup

Join the Ann Arbor Parks Volunteer Program and Q LTD for a canoe-based clean-up on Gallup Pond, a calm, scenic stretch of the Huron River that is ideal for first-time paddlers. Volunteers will be paired in canoes (special requests may be accommodated) and provided with grabbers, bags, and all necessary supplies to remove litter from the water and shoreline. Register here: https://cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/1c38306b-f1ae-45fe-a779-bb688aa58830, Meeting Location: In front of the Gallup Canoe & Kayak Livery. Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. For more info visit cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com.

Gallup Park Butterfly Garden workday

We'll be focusing on light maintenance and general beautification tasks to help keep this garden looking great for all who visit. We'll weed garden beds, deadhead flowers, plant new flora, transplant as needed, mulch the beds, rake the garden, and remove or trim invasive shrubs to help get this park ready for pollinator season. Register here: https://cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/e3d49765-3de0-468e-b4c9-0c16ac1e9784, Meeting Location: Gallup Park Butterfly Garden - there is a parking lot right next to it! Friday, July 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. For more info visit cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com.

Gallup River Cleanup

Join the Ann Arbor Parks Volunteer Program and Clarivate for a canoe-based clean-up on Gallup Pond, a calm, scenic stretch of the Huron River that is ideal for first-time paddlers. Volunteers will be paired in canoes (special requests may be accommodated) and provided with grabbers, bags, and all necessary supplies to remove litter from the water and shoreline. Register here: https://cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/e1e21393-acfe-4ae0-b0de-4d121d2dcbd3Meeting Location: In front of the Gallup Canoe & Kayak Livery. Friday, July 10, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com.

Love a Park Day - Cranbrook Park

We'll be focusing on light maintenance and general beautification tasks to help keep the park looking great for all who visit. Specific projects will be determined based on park needs at the time, but may include activities like litter pickup or playground and trail maintenance. Register here: https://cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/dfae2bf4-7658-425c-b9d7-f9708d9d63f8Meeting location: Meet at the Cranbrook Park playground, Parking: There is no parking at Cranbrook Park. If you are planning on driving, please do not park directly behind Wholefoods (this is Wholefoods Employee Parking). Please park in the lot on the northeast side of the store as seen here. It is about a 7 minute walk to the park from there. Saturday, July 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. For more info visit cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com.

Gallup River Cleanup

Join the Ann Arbor Parks Volunteer Program and Forward Design Build for a canoe-based clean-up on Gallup Pond, a calm, scenic stretch of the Huron River that is ideal for first-time paddlers. Volunteers will be paired in canoes (special requests may be accommodated) and provided with grabbers, bags, and all necessary supplies to remove litter from the water and shoreline. Register here: https://cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/742e09d2-a9ec-4cea-9bbc-196867a4671fTime: 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Arrive early to get as much time as possible on the water!), Meeting Location: In front of the Gallup Canoe & Kayak Livery. Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com.

Gallup River Cleanup

Join the Ann Arbor Parks Volunteer Program and Schwab for a canoe-based clean-up on Gallup Pond, a calm, scenic stretch of the Huron River that is ideal for first-time paddlers. Volunteers will be paired in canoes (special requests may be accommodated) and provided with grabbers, bags, and all necessary supplies to remove litter from the water and shoreline. Register here: https://cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/08156acc-bf73-4b5d-98b1-b88a3242a6a6Meeting Location: In front of the Gallup Canoe & Kayak Livery. Thursday, July 30, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com.

Volunteers needed: Rain Garden Aquatic Planting Day

Join us for this planting workday where we will be adding native plants to the bioswale in Dolph Park. We plan to plant along the shoreline and within the bottom of the bioswale. We’ll use a new, fun way of planting aquatic plants where we wrap the roots of the plant with a biodegradable sack holding a rock and then toss the plant into the water. The rock will let the roots sink down where it will take root. Bring sturdy boots or tall rubber boots, if you have them, but we will be able to plant by standing on dry land. Register here: https://cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/24e1dc42-69e1-4c1c-bc23-c4308b8d9cdb. Saturday, August 8, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. For more info visit cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com.

Volunteers needed: Rain Garden Aquatic Planting Day

Join us for this planting workday where we will be adding native plants to the pond in West Park. We plan to plant along the shoreline and within the bottom of the pond. We’ll use a new, fun way of planting aquatic plants where we wrap the roots of the plant with a biodegradable sack holding a rock and then toss the plant into the water. The rock will let the roots sink down where it will take root. Bring sturdy boots or tall rubber boots, if you have them, but we will be able to plant by standing on dry land. Register here: https://cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/e9c1166a-a7c4-4ad0-87d4-a4838760814d. Sunday, August 9, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. For more info visit cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com.

Gallup Park Butterfly Garden Workday

We'll be focusing on light maintenance and general beautification tasks to help keep this garden looking great for all who visit. We'll weed garden beds, deadhead flowers, plant new flora, transplant as needed, mulch the beds, rake the garden, and remove or trim invasive shrubs to help get this park ready for pollinator season. Register here: https://cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/38381383-aec0-4d30-a6aa-066ad445350bMeeting Location: Gallup Park Butterfly Garden - there is a parking lot right next to it! Friday, August 14, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. For more info visit cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com.

Love a Park Day - Cranbrook Park

We'll be focusing on light maintenance and general beautification tasks to help keep the park looking great for all who visit. Specific projects will be determined based on park needs at the time, but may include activities like litter pickup or playground and trail maintenance. Register here: https://cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/a6cb97b7-b8c7-4566-9fa0-00b1cf99ec0eMeeting location: Meet at the Cranbrook Park playground, Parking: There is no parking at Cranbrook Park. If you are planning on driving, please do not park directly behind Wholefoods (this is Wholefoods Employee Parking). Please park in the lot on the northeast side of the store as seen here. It is about a 7 minute walk to the park from there. Saturday, August 15, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. For more info visit cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com.