Eberwhite Woods Committee

Volunteer stewardship group for Eberwhite Woods. Focuses on providing woods-related educational opportunities for Eberwhite students and staff. Organizes workdays twice yearly. seldin@comcast.net, ganesh.physics.lsa.umich.edu/~diehl/woods

Environment Michigan

Environmental advocacy arm of the Public Interest Research Group in Michigan (see under Advocacy & Politics, above). info@environmentmichigan.org, www.environmentmichigan.org

Huron River Watershed Council

Coalition of residents, businesses, and local governments works to protect, rehabilitate, and sustain the Huron River and its tributary streams, lakes, wetlands, and groundwater. Pollution prevention, citizen education and river monitoring, natural resource planning, mass media education and information, and wetland and floodplain protection. lrubin@hrwc.org, www.hrwc.org V

Michigan Botanical Club

Founded in 1941 to promote understanding, enjoyment, and preservation of Michigan plant life and conservation of natural resources. Huron Valley chapter meets third Mon. 7:45 p.m., U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro. Illustrated lectures Jan.–June & Sept.–Nov. Public welcome. Field trips, spring through fall, are free and open to all. Annual dues $30, students $20 (includes state and chapter newsletters and quarterly The Michigan Botanist). snooden@umich.edu, www.michbotclub.org

Sierra Club

Local branch of national organization works to protect and enjoy nature. Activities include backpacking, canoeing, hiking, camping, cross-country skiing, and bicycling. Public welcome at monthly meeting with featured presenters, third Tues. 7:30 p.m., U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro. Annual dues for national organization: introductory $25, annual renewal $40 (not required for local activities). doug-cowherd@michigan.sierraclub.org, www.michigan.sierraclub.org/huron V

Related Topics:

• Viva Ventures
• Society of Les Voyageurs

Superior Land Conservancy

Local division of the Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy. Preserves land in Superior Township; organizes events, speakers, and informational meetings to promote public awareness of land use issues. Publishes Superior Update Newsletter. wpellerito@smlcland.org, www.smlcland.org V

Washtenaw Audubon Society

Presents speakers and slide shows on birds and natural history, with emphasis on local area. Sponsors field trips (some international). Meets Jan.–June & Sept.–Nov., third Wed. 7:30 p.m., U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro. Annual dues $10–$20. www.washtenawaudubon.org S

Washtenaw Land Trust

Works to protect farmland, natural areas, and open space in Washtenaw, Jackson, and Ingham counties. Provides information to landowners about estate planning, conservation options, government land protection programs, and the economic benefits of preserving open lands. Annual membership $30 & up, family $50. info@washtenawlandtrust.org, www.washtenawlandtrust.org V