Stewardship day at recreation area set for Dec. 10

 Working outside in the fresh air, getting exercise during the holiday season, and contributing to the protection and restoration of Michigan’s state parks are all benefits enjoyed by volunteers participating in the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) volunteer stewardship days.

The Highland Recreation Area will be holding one of these volunteer stewardship days from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10.

Volunteers will be helping to restore the Highland Recreational Area to open grassland by hauling and piling brush and stacking fire wood. Those wanting to help are asked to meet at the Silo Field Trial Area parking lot on Livingston Road between Pettibone Lake and Beaumont roads.

They should come prepared with appropriate clothing for outdoor work, including long pants, boots, gloves and drinking water.

More information on this stewardship day, as well as registration forms, can be found by clicking on the “Calendar of Volunteer Stewardship Workdays” link on the DNR website at michigan.gov/dnrvolunteers.