Native Plug Planting at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute (Barry County)

About the project: Join MUCC's On the Ground program and the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute (PCCI) as we plant native wildflower and grass plugs to help the process of restoring a prairie located on publicly accessible PCCI land. This project will benefit a wide variety of native wildlife and pollinator species, which rely on these native ecosystems. Volunteers will be planting side-oats grama, little bluestem, purple coneflower, rough blazing star, and wild lupine among several other species. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m on Saturday, June 21st. All registered volunteers will receive a free lunch and volunteer appreciation gift. 

Meeting Location: Volunteers will meet at 225 W Cloverdale Rd, Hastings, MI.

• Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/p5Bx22ZooKs6fLgdA
• GPS Coordinates: 42°32'13.1"N 85°17'27.5"W

What to bring: Bring your work gloves if you have them and your enthusiasm for improving wildlife habitats! Shovels, work gloves, and all other necessary equipment will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. This project will take place rain or shine unless there is severe weather, so please dress accordingly. Be prepared to work outside for a minimum of three hours. MUCC will provide lunch to all registered volunteers and a volunteer appreciation gift. We recommend bringing a reusable water bottle to reduce waste, but plastic water bottles will be available throughout the day. Snacks will also be provided.

Registration closes on June 20th at 2:00 PM. In addition to registering, please fill out this MUCC digital volunteer waiver individually for each person in your party. Individuals under 18 can have a parent or guardian sign for them. If you need to register or cancel after this date/time, please email MUCC's Habitat Program and Partnerships Coordinator Olivia Triltsch at otriltsch@mucc.org so the lunch order can be updated.