April 2019
TART Trails’ Spring Work Bee
Calling all volunteers! It's time for our annual Spring Work Bee. TART Trails is hosting work bees at various locations along the trail network on Saturday, April 20th from 10:00 am - noon. It's the perfect opportunity to get out and enjoy springtime on the trails and help us get them ready for the summer season ahead. Sign up solo or grab your friends, family and coworkers for a feel good morning on the trails. If you have light tools,…
Find out more »TART Trails’ Ambassador Training
When: Saturday, April 27 - 9:30am - noon Where: Traverse Area District Library on Woodmere, McGuire Room, 1st Floor and then break out sessions at various locations What: TART Trails' Ambassador Training The training is totally FREE and a light breakfast will be provided. TART Trails staff and current Ambassadors will give a brief overview of the program and what it means to be a TART Trails Ambassador from 9:30 - 10:45. Learn about the different ways in which you can…
Find out more »May 2019
Wild Parsnip & Garlic Mustard Work Bee
Join TART Trails and the Leelanau Conservancy in removing invasive garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) and wild parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) at DeYoung Natural Area. We'll be hand pulling both these plants that threaten native flora. Please be aware that contact with the sap of wild parsnip can cause skin sensitivity to light and has the potential to cause rashes so long sleeves, pants and gloves are recommended. We will meet in the parking lot near the lower barn off of East…
Find out more »Bayshore Marathon Volunteers
A sure sign of the summer season ahead, it's time for the Bayshore Marathon! For the last 12 years, TART Trails' Ambassadors and volunteers have been stepping up to help out at the annual Bayshore Marathon. In return for your time spent assisting race participants at packet pick up by handing out t-shirts, a generous donation is made to TART Trails. Two for the price of one! Have fun volunteering your time representing TART Trails and raise funds while doing…
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