Parks & Rec: Plenty of things to do this weekend in Ann Arbor parks

Audit a park

GIVE 365 is looking for volunteers to audit parks. We are making progress on our park website update project but are hoping to get 30 more parks audited before winter.
Read more about this independent volunteer opportunity, or contact Erika at epratt@a2gov.org for the list of parks that still need an audit or to request audit materials.

Argo Livery to temporarily close during construction

The Argo Livery will be closed due to construction which will start the week of Sept. 20, 2021, and is expected to be complete early spring 2022. Improvements to the livery, 1055 Longshore Drive in Ann Arbor, are focused on improving accessibility with a goal of universal access for all users. Elements include new and improved accessible parking lot, walks, fishing dock, site furnishings and EZ launch kayak docks. The restrooms will also be renovated as part of the project. In order to improve site drainage, a raingarden is being installed to capture stormwater runoff.

During construction, the entire livery site will be closed to visitors. Signs and barricades will be installed to safely direct users away from the construction zone.
The city asks that users of the adjacent trail follow the posted detour as they ride, walk, rollerblade and commute along this path.
We thank you for your patience as we make these improvements to this important and popular part of the Ann Arbor park system.

Any questions can be directed to Landscape Architect/Park Planner Adam Fercho at afercho@a2gov.org. The city thanks trail users in advance for their patience. Please see the map for further site details: https://www.a2gov.org/departments/Parks-Recreation/parks-places/argo/Documents/Argo_Livery_Universal_Access_Detour_MAP.pdf (PDF).

Ann Arbor Senior Center 

Back to school drive-thru

Please join the Ann Arbor Senior Center Wednesday, Sept. 22, noon-1 p.m., for a drive-thru event where themed goodie bags, snacks and beverages will be given out to take home! Going back to school as a kid was such an exciting time. We don’t want to miss out on the fun as adults. In celebration of this time of year, the Ann Arbor District Library will be joining us to rent books and sign up guests for library cards. We will also have Dr. Parvej Khan with Therapy at Your Door (therapyatyourdoor.com) available to talk about at-home physical therapy services. Call 734.794.6250 to reserve your spot today. Free of charge.

Senior art in the park

Every Monday in September, noon-1 p.m., join us for a themed art project outside the Ann Arbor Senior Center. Each class, we will provide each artist their own personal supplies, you just need to bring your own creativity. If the weather is uncooperative, we will meet socially distanced indoors. Face masks and social distancing required both inside and outside. Preregistration required, space is limited.

• Sept. 20,  Create a bird seed feeder
• Sept. 27, Create a suncatcher

Questions? Contact bpatton@a2gov.org or 734.794.6250, or visit facebook.com/AnnArborSeniorCenter. Cost is $5 per class.

Reminder: LPGC change of hours

Leslie Park Golf Course (LPGC) is closed on Monday mornings as of Sept. 13 for ongoing maintenance. The course will open for the day at 1 p.m. This  Monday morning closure will last throughout the rest of this golf season. Thank you for understanding.

Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation (NAP)

Learn more about stewardship workdays at https://www.a2gov.org/departments/Parks-Recreation/nap/volunteering/Pages/CurrentVolunteerOpportunities.aspx.

National Public Lands Day

• Saturday, September 25, 2021, 9 a.m. – noon
• Cedar Bend Nature Area

#NationalPublicLandsDay is the nation’s largest single-day volunteer event for public lands. Established in 1994, this celebration brings out thousands of volunteers to help restore and improve public lands around the country. NPLD is special because it provides all lovers of the environment —old and new — an opportunity to show our appreciation for these precious natural resources through stewardship. Join us at Cedar Bend on NPLD to cut and remove invasive shrubs. Meet us at the Island Park parking lot, at the end of Island Dr. (map: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/42.2914075%2c-83.7281201/%4042.2918487%2c-83.7286374%2c411m/data=%213m1%211e3%214m2%214m1%213e3). Pre-registration through VolunteerHub is encouraged; please stay home if you are feeling ill. NAP continues to monitor recommendations from health officials, volunteers registered for events will be notified in advance of any changes to the workday. Please wear long pants and closed-toed shoes and bring a water bottle and leather gloves. All minors should be accompanied by a guardian. Tools and know-how provided. Register here: http://tinyurl.com/CedarB092521.

World Rivers Day

• Sunday, September 26, 2021, 1 – 4 p.m.
• Argo Nature Area

World Rivers Day is a celebration of the world’s waterways—NAP and millions of people in more than 100 countries will participate in World Rivers Day this year. Join us to cut and remove invasive shrubs that threaten the health of our waterways by competing with native plants. Meet on Longshore Dr. at Amherst Ave (map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/42%C2%B017%2752.7%22N+83%C2%B044%2723.0%22W/@42.297961,-83.7408173,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d42.2979586!4d-83.7397228?hl=en&shorturl=1). Preregistration through VolunteerHub is encouraged; please stay home if you are feeling ill. NAP continues to monitor recommendations from health officials, volunteers registered for events will be notified in advance of any changes to the workday. Please wear long pants and closed-toed shoes and bring a water bottle and leather gloves. All minors should be accompanied by a guardian. Tools and know-how provided. Register here: http://tinyurl.com/Argo092621.