Vol. 19 No. 1
Spring is a natural resurrection, an experience in immortality -Henry David Thoreau
In this issue...
Reflections from the President
Celebration for the Gibraltar Bay Unit of the Detroit River International Refuge
2010 GI Conservationist of the Year Award
Second Sundays at the Wildlife Refuge/Nature Area
Michigan Amphibians and Mudpuppies Survey
Small Machines - Big Polluters
Upcoming Events...
May 1
Earth Day
1PM to 4PM
Centennial Farm
Contact Liz Hugel
734-552-8950
May 13
Habitat for Learning Workday
8AM to 4PM
Parke Lane Elementary
Contact Courtney Solenberger-McNeill
734-692-5007
Nature Area Open
Every Sunday
1-4PM, May 8 to Oct. 30
May 15
Interpretive Nature Walk
1PM to 4PM
Nature Area
Contact Courtney Solenberger-McNeill
734-692-5007
November 5
Annual Meeting
10AM to 11:30AM
Centennial Farm
Did You Know?
from PeoplePoweredMachines.com
Americans burn 800 million gallons of gas each year trimming their grassy yards, according to the EPA. One gas mower running for an hour emits the same amount of pollutants as eight new cars driving 55 mph for the same amount of time, according to the Union of Concerned Scientists.One hour of mowing is the equivalent of driving 350 miles in terms of volatile organic compounds.One gas mower spews 87 lbs. of the greenhouse gas CO2, and 54 lbs. of other pollutants into the air every year. Over 17 million gallons of gas are spilled each year refueling lawn and garden equipment – more oil than was spilled by the Exxon Valdez.