Articles tagged: volunteer
Updated: 2012 Thanksgiving meals offered for the needy in Washtenaw County
Posted: Nov 13, 2012Many businesses, churches and organizations are focused on giving back this time of year. For those those in need, having a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with turkey and all the trimmings may not be an option without the help of others. Read more »
REI partners with city of Ann Arbor to promote trail cleanup Saturday
Posted: Jun 02, 2012Saturday is trail improvement day at the Barton Nature Area and the Black Pond Woods Nature Area — and the local branch of national outdoor product retailer REI has pitched in to promote part of ... Read more »
environment: Natural Area Preservation to honor 9/11 with day of volunteer events
Posted: Sep 08, 2011Volunteers planting a rain garden. Natural Area Preservation (NAP) will be hosting volunteer events to honor the National Day of Service and Remembrance on Sept. 11, 2011. This year's 10th anniversary presents a unique opportunity ... Read more »
Ann Arbor graduate spends year living, learning and volunteering in Ghana
Posted: Aug 16, 2011When Katherine Niemann decided to take a gap year and volunteer with a service organization, she didn't realize the dream would take her halfway across the world. The 2010 Pioneer graduate initially considered a program ... Read more »
environment: Natural Area Preservation's 13th annual Garlic Mustard Weed Out Day and barbeque is May 7
Posted: May 03, 2011The 13th Annual Garlic Mustard Weed Out Day is a time for Ann Arbor citizens of all ages to get back to nature and come together for a day of fun and camaraderie! The stewardship ... Read more »
Generation Y, Millennials: Do motives matter when it comes to volunteering?
Posted: Feb 24, 2011Do you know where Generation Y is headed, besides into debt? Service! We seem to be flocking toward serving America. Today, we'll look at why that poses other problems for our generation. All this week, ... Read more »
Volunteers mark 25th anniversary of King holiday - Students clean up Liberty Plaza as part of National Day of Service
Posted: Jan 20, 2011Staff from Ann Arbor's Adopt-A-Park program led 14 student volunteers in cleaning up Liberty Plaza to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy by working together to tackle area problems. The students joined hundreds of ... Read more »
Garden Faerie: Get outside for fun activities including mulching, native plant seed collecting
Posted: Oct 06, 2010These two upcoming events look like a lot of fun: Leaf mulching demonstration and lawnmower giveaway on Oct. 10 Native plant seed collection and planting workday on Oct. 23 Read more »
At 90, longtime volunteer Connie Hertz shows no signs of stopping
Posted: Aug 29, 2010Looking over the salmon-colored forms, Connie Hertz reads over comments from people who have recently adopted pets from the Humane Society of Huron Valley. “This one, the kitty ate the older cat’s food,” she says. ... Read more »
Landscaping your yard with native plants
Posted: Jul 20, 2010Are you tired of watering your annuals and perennials? Consider making the shift to landscaping your yard with native plants. These plants are adapted to the Michigan climate so, once established, they are much lower ... Read more »
This Week's Recommended Read: 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time' by Mark Haddon
Posted: Jul 12, 2010This novel by Mark Haddon will take you deep inside the head of its protagonist, a 15-year-old boy with autism. Preview…If you’re looking for a read that can be completed in a single sitting or ... Read more »
National Volunteer Week: April 18-24
Posted: Apr 20, 2010It's National Volunteer Week! Spring is a great time to work outside and to help others in need. Read more »
Haiti earthquake: Monetary donations are best way to help, Washtenaw County American Red Cross chapter says
Posted: Jan 13, 2010As news about massive damage and thousands of casualties caused by an earthquake in Port au Prince, Haiti on Tuesday, the Washtenaw County American Red Cross chapter says its been inundated with calls. The main ... Read more »
Thursday Night Rush Hour Relief at the Wine Bar: Wines of Northern Italy
Posted: Jan 04, 2010
Volunteer with the Huron River Watershed Council: Help hunt for the elusive winter stonefly
Posted: Dec 21, 2009HRWC Stonefly Volunteers Find life under the ice in the Huron River. The Huron River Watershed Council is seeking volunteers for a great outing on January 30th! A Searcher trained in the ways of the ... Read more »
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