Thanks to the hard work of several Plant Rescue Volunteers, hundreds of pots of native wildflowers and ferns have been rescued from land around the county that will eventually be built upon.  Weekly during the months of May and June, volunteers have hiked into the hardwoods to rescue some of the most beautiful plants in Northern Michigan.  Much excitement is shared as the team works together to carefully pot the plants.

Recently, the Plant Rescuers found themselves out at Brown Bridge Quiet Area.  This particular dig involved rescuing a patch of Jack-in-the-pulpits from a section of trail along Grasshopper Creek where GTCD Land Management staff is installing a new boardwalk.  The boardwalk installation will protect the area from erosion as well as provide a secure trail for hikers.  By rescuing the native plants, the land stewardship effort extends one step further by also protecting the flora which once lived there.  Vital habitat will thus be protected for these unique plants which can still be viewed from the boardwalk.