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FSMW Board Meeting (May 16, 2024)
Online Zoom Meeting May 16 7:30, Thursday FSMW is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. In this meeting we will explore what we as a community can do to manage and care for Scarlett Mitchell Woods, the central 40 acres of the Scarlett Mitchell Nature Area. This area contains the heart of the woods and the pond, which…
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Spring 2024 Serendipity Walk in Scarlett Mitchell Nature Area
This was the first of four Serendipity Walks held on Saturday, April 6. These are some of the things we saw:
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FSMW Board Meeting (April 18, 2024)
Online Zoom Meeting April 18 7:30, Thursday FSMW is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. In this meeting we will explore what we as a community can do to manage and care for Scarlett Mitchell Woods, the central 40 acres of the Scarlett Mitchell Nature Area. This area contains the heart of the woods and the pond, which…
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2024 Spring Serendipity Walks in Scarlett Mitchell Nature Area
Join us for one or a series of leisurely walks for folks who want to explore this neighborhood treasure – Families welcome, but please leave your pets at home. Meet at the main entrance to the woods: West of Scarlett Middle School; south of the bus turnaround loop. A Spring walk in the woods is…
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Workday – March 2, 2024
Who: Anyone who’s willing and able to help. Scarlett students are welcome to participate but you must bring a parent. Where: Meet at the bench near the showcase at the main entrance to the woods. What to bring: Hand tools if you have them – saws, loppers, clippers. Snacks and water if desired. When: March 2, 2024 at 1:00 –…
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Workday – February 3, 2024
Who: Anyone who’s willing and able to help. Scarlett students are welcome to participate but you must bring a parent. Where: Meet at the bench near the showcase at the main entrance to the woods. What to bring: Hand tools if you have them – saws, loppers, clippers. Snacks and water if desired. Please dress for the weather –…
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FSMW Board Meeting #21 (February 2024)
Online Zoom Meeting February 15 7:30, Thursday FSMW is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. In this meeting we will explore what we as a community can do to manage and care for Scarlett Mitchell Woods, the central 40 acres of the Scarlett Mitchell Nature Area. This area contains the heart of the woods and the pond, which…
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Before and after invasive removal
A big thank you to the volunteers who showed up on Saturdays October 22, November 4 and December 2 with loppers, saws and buckthorn pullers. A job well done! ]
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Oak Wilt
Oak wilt has come to Ann Arbor. It has been identified in trees in Bird Hills. Oak wilt is caused by a fungus called Ceratocystis fagacearum. The fungal disease is transferred by the water conducting (vascular) system of the tree directly below the bark. One way trees are infected is by tree trimming or storm…
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New Entrance Signs
We have new signs at the Turnberry and Platt Road entrances to Scarlett Mitchell Woods east and west. This image is of the new sign at the Turnberry entrance which is welcome because the old sign was in very bad shape.
