Saginaw Forest: Caretakers' blog

Use of the Forest

Public use of Saginaw Forest is encouraged. Rules for the public's use include (but are not limited to):

No parking in front of the access gate.
Public use hours are from 6am to 6pm only; no camping on the site!
No vehicles or bicycles are permitted on the site except those for approved research and teaching use (bike parking available at the main gate).
Dogs with owners are welcome to visit, but they must be on a leash. (Also see here.)
Dog owners must carry out all pet waste; please bring your own doggie bag to do so.
No cutting or collecting of plant material; no hunting or harming vertebrates (this includes no fishing).
No smoking.

Monday, April 27, 1987

27 April

Began the first lawnmowing. Continued to remove grapevines from the border trees facing Liberty Ave... Trying to make a hedgerow atop the fenceline.

9:15am Detroit Edison meter reader just came by... They have had a key ~15 years.

Sunday, April 26, 1987

26 April

Patrol + fence mending: the old fence is crumbling away very quickly.

Friday, April 24, 1987

24 April

Grapevines cleared in the worst sections.

Sunday, April 5, 1987

5 April '87

Small oak tree drops across upper road... I'll cut in up over the next few days ... MINUS GOOD EQUIPMENT.

... the Wicked Witch of the SNR has allowed an equipment raid on us again.

Is Paul Kamprath paying attention?

Friday, April 3, 1987

3 April '87

The grapevines in need of harvest again, as last year.

Leafoff is the best time, so the attack begins!

Sunday, March 29, 1987

29 March

Incredible chorus tonight! (~4 species) NO SALAMANDERS! (A PUZZLE!!) Researcher here beginning week #2.

Monday, March 16, 1987

16 Mar

Ah, MICHIGAN weather... A lovely morning for the patrol and the trash collection. Signs reposted and all is right with the world.