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Exploration of Scarlett & Mitchell Rain Gardens Nature Walk (September 7, 2024)
WHAT: End of summer Nature Walk Featuring Solidago & Sunflower/Pollinators & Predators WHEN: 10:00am Saturday, September 7, 2024 WHERE: Meet at the main entrance showcase (kiosk) to Scarlett Mitchell Woods. We’ll explore the rain gardens at Scarlett Middle and Mitchell Elementary schools. WHY: Solidago is the scientific name of Goldenrod. If the weather is right,…
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FSMW Board Meeting (September 19, 2024)
Online Zoom Meeting September 19 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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Impromptu Clearing Downed Tree from Loop Trail
On Thursday, July 18, 2024, we discovered that the main loop trail in the woods had been blocked by the fallen crown of an oak tree. Later that evening, we discussed the tree at our monthly Friends of Scarlett Mitchell Woods meeting. We decided to tackle the problem the next morning at 10:00 am. Thanks…
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FSMW Board Meeting (August 22, 2024)
Online Zoom Meeting August 22 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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FSMW Board Meeting (July 18, 2024)
Online Zoom Meeting July 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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Spring 2024 Serendipity Walk – Path Less Taken
The last of four Spring Serendipity Walks took place on May 18, 2024. This time we focused on Scarlett Mitchell Woods – West, sometimes referred to as the Korschak section after the previous owners. It took 25 years to procure this section with funds from the City of Ann Arbor, a grant from the State…
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Parks/NAP Millage
Ann Arbor has 161 parks and Natural Areas with more than 2188 acres. About 50 acres of Scarlett Mitchell Woods is a part of the City’s Parks. On Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, voters will decide to renew the city’s parks maintenance and capital improvements millage at the rate of 1.1 mills. Previous Park millages were…
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Ann Arbor Board of Education Budget Cuts
Ann Arbor Board of Education approves massive budget cuts of $20.4 million. The remaining $4.6 million will be accomplished through some other non-classroom reductions, including the sale of district properties. 50 acres of Scarlett Mitchell Woods is owned by the Ann Arbor Public Schools. For more information see WEMU.
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Workday – June 1, 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: June 1, 2024 at 10:00am –…
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FSMW Board Meeting (June 20, 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…