Events

Presentation by Jacqueline Courteau and Paul Muelle        
?How Deer Affect Plants, Pollinators, and Ecological Processes: Studies in Southeast Michigan.?  and Successful Deer Management at Hudson Mills Metropark

Research throughout the northeastern U.S. has shown that heavy deer browsing leads to decreased plant abundance and diversity, and to forest regeneration declines. Is this happening here? I will present data from various studies in southeast Michigan parks and preserves over the past 20 years to outline deer impacts on various native trees and wildflowers, and discuss implications for forest regeneration, pollinator interactions, and restoration.

This event is free and open to the public.  If you are a member of the Matthaei Botanical Gardens/Nicols Arboretum you can park free.

Please note parking and building access restrictions:

An access ramp is being constructed between the main entrance and the classroom wing.  During this construction (until March 17) you will need to park in the front parking lot, with overflow in the large lot.  Please enter the building through the Main Lobby.  Do not try to enter through the west lobby door.   The hallway doesn't connect to the Main Lobby at this time.
Visitors might want to bring a small flashlight, since there isn't any lighting on the sidewalk in front of the building which the MBG regrets.