We had eleven volunteers come out to the Phyllis Haehnle Memorial Sanctuary for our bi-annual workbee today.   It was a beautiful day!

Our main project was to install new interpretive signs that Michigan Audubon had made for the property.  MA worked with an artist to put a custom look on some of the signs including one honoring the work of Larry Waklinshaw and one showing the crane's-eye view of the overlook area.  We completed the installation of 4 signs but have more that will be staged in the coming weeks.  These signs were made possible through the Barton J. Ingraham and Gail G. Ingraham Foundation.  

In addition to the new signage, we also cleared two trail sections blocked by fallen trees, picked up trash on the roads, continued the removal of Asian Bittersweet in the new savanna area, and picked a wonderfully SMALL amount of garlic mustard in the fenced area near the parking lot.

Gary & Chad installing the savanna restoration sign. 

Lathe & Chad after a job well done.

Our monthly workdays continue the third Thursday of the month and the next one is 04/17. Contact Steve at jacksonaudubon@gmail.com to register.

(all photos-Steve Jerant)