# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Garlic Mustard Games
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 25 Apr, 2025 at 10:00 am – Fri, 25 Apr, 2025 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Garlic Mustard Games
Calling all Competitors! Welcome to the Garlic Mustard Games!

As KNC’s Conservation Stewardship staff work year-round to care for and protect KNC’s high-quality natural areas, managing invasive species is a top priority. Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) and dame’s rocket (Hesperis matronalis) are two common invasive species that plague Michigan’s native habitats. These prolific plants spread widely and aggressively by seed, outcompeting important native plants and limiting the diversity on KNC’s lands. By pulling them early in the season before they flower, we can prevent their future spread.

Why are we looking for volunteers?

In 2024, it took KNC’s Ecological Services crew all of spring to hand pull over 1,500 pounds of garlic mustard and dame’s rocket on KNC property. This year, our goal is to beat this total in just two days, with a little help from our friends — and you can join in the fun. We welcome volunteers to celebrate Earth Day by pulling garlic mustard and dame’s rocket alongside our team.

Can I get involved?

Yes! We have two days reserved for our volunteers. We’ll have prizes and serious bragging rights for individuals and teams that pull and bag the highest totals of these pesky plants.

Do you have a whole team already? Bring your whole softball team, show up with your scout troop, or invite your entire department at work.

GROUP VOLUNTEER DATE:  Friday, April 25  Contact Joy Penney, KNC’s volunteer coordinator, at jpenney@naturecenter.org to reserve a spot for your organization as we work near Habitat Haven and Fern Valley Trails.

PUBLIC VOLUNTEER DATE: Saturday, April 26  Do you want to come alone, with a friend, or with your family? Join our weekend event! Sign up directly at: Kalamazoo Nature Center: Garlic Mustard Games to help clear the way around DeLano Farm.

AVAILABLE SHIFTS (both days): 10am-12pm, 1pm-3pm, or 4pm-6pm

Fee: Free! Please register: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D44A4AD23A1FAC43-55273186-garlic#/
Register for the Group Volunteer on April 25: Email jpenney@naturecenter.org
Register for the Public Volunteer on April 26 here
https://naturecenter.org/events/garlicmustardgames/

Have questions? Contact Joy Penney at jpenney@naturecenter.org or Ash Pfeifle at apfeifle@naturecenter.org.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kalamazoo/garlic-mustard-games/200027940537719
- **Event Categories**: sports, trips-adventures, earth-day
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 16

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Kalamazoo
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Kalamazoo Nature Center
- **lat**: 42.360110025655
- **long**: -85.582513120233
- **full address**: Kalamazoo Nature Center, 6980 N Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009-6309, United States,Parchment, Michigan

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Garlic Mustard Games
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Garlic Mustard Games being held?
  - **A:** Garlic Mustard Games takes place on Fri, 25 Apr, 2025 at 10:00 am to Fri, 25 Apr, 2025 at 06:00 pm at Kalamazoo Nature Center, 6980 N Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009-6309, United States,Parchment, Michigan.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Garlic Mustard Games?
  - **A:** Garlic Mustard Games is organized by Kalamazoo Nature Center.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Garlic Mustard Games is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kalamazoo, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Garlic Mustard Games sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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