The spring foray sponsored by the White Pine Chapter was a great success. Many thanks to all the volunteers who worked on the foray. Calvin College provided a convenient setting in the Grand Rapids area.
Looking at plankton with a video microscope
Running water quality tests
pouring the plankton from the net into a beaker
Michigan Botanical Society
The Michigan Botanical Club is the native plant society for Michigan. We are also home of the Michigan Big Tree Program.
The club was founded in 1941 and consists of five chapters.
The focus of the Michigan Botanical Club is:
Conservation of all native plants.
Education of the public to appreciate and preserve plant life.
Sponsorship of research and publication on plant life.
Sponsorship of legislation to promote preservation of Michigan native flora.
Establishment of suitable sanctuaries and natural areas.
Cooperation in programs concerned with the use and conservation of all natural resources and scenic features.