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  • FSMW Board Meeting #16 (September 2023)

    Scarlett Mitchell Woods entrance sign

    Online Zoom Meeting September 21 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…


  • FSMW Board Meeting #15 (August 2023)

    Scarlett Mitchell Woods entrance sign

    Online Zoom Meeting August 24 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…


  • Rain Gardens and Wildflower Gardens – An Exploration – September 2, 2023

    Blossoms and Pollinators

    Take a closer look at the rain gardens and wildflower plantings at Mitchell Elementary School, Scarlett Middle School and possibly beyond. Meet at the Scarlett Middle School main entrance at 10:00 am.


  • Workday – August 5, 2023

    Loop walk scene

    This is the 1st Saturday of the monthly workday to help preserve Scarlett Mitchell Woods from 10 am to 1:00PM. Meet at the Scarlett drop-off circle.


  • FSMW Board Meeting #15-Canceled (July 2023)

    Scarlett Mitchell Woods entrance sign

    (Canceled) Online Zoom Meeting July 27 7:30, Thursday To explore the creation of an on-going organization of community members to help 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 was dredged in 1982. It…


  • Ann Arbor – Visit Every Park Challenge

    The Visit Every Park Challenge is kicking of it’s 2023 season. Could this be the year you join the coveted VEP cha​mpions club? The 2023 Visit Every Park Guide contains a checklist of all 162 park properties​ that is sure to inspire your park exploration journey. Our very own Scarlett Mitchell Woods (Nature Area) is one of the 162 Ann Arbor city parks.


  • Workday – July 1, 2023

    Workday July 2023

    This is the 1st Saturday of the monthly workday to help preserve Scarlett Mitchell Woods from 10 am to 1:00PM. We walked through and evaluate the following invasive species:


  • Workday – June 3, 2023

    Workday June of 2023

    This is the 1st of the monthly workday to help preserve Scarlett Mitchell Woods from 8:00 to 11:00 am. It was a hot day, so we started at 8:00 am.  Approximately, 12 persons spread wood chips on the path from 150 feet from the pond split and south trail.


  • FSMW Organizational Meeting #14 (June 2023)

    Scarlett Mitchell Woods entrance sign

    Online Zoom Meeting June 15 7:30, Thursday To explore the creation of an on-going organization of community members to help 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 was dredged in 1982. It is…


  • Spring Unfolding Walk

    Spring Unfolding 2023 Walk collage

    Short notice and the threat of rain kept most folks away from our first Spring Unfolding event, a walk in Mitchell-Scarlett Woods to see what was blooming. Fortunately, Dagny Hanner and Mike Benham showed up just as Manfred and I were wondering whether or not to take a chance on the weather. The rain held…


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