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IMU had a great time volunteering with Washtenaw County Parks Sunday afternoon from 2-4pm at Parker Mill off Geddes Rd. in Ann Arbor, MI. We spent our time working underneath a huuugeeee oak tree we learned has probably been there since at least the 1820s. We were pulling invasive weeds (mostly bitter cress) from this wooded area in the park. Parks Naturalist, Shawn Severance, was a great leader and teacher. We learned about the land's history, invasive weeds, the vitality of insects in nature, poison ivy, forest burns, and so much more.

On Saturday, April 3rd, the IMU Team headed down to Detroit alongside 1200 other volunteers for the University of Michigan's annual Detroit Partnership Day. The Detroit Partnership is a student group at the University of Michigan committed to bettering the city of Detroit through service. Read more about the organization here.

Saturday morning brought another great volunteer opportunity IMU's way. Almost 20 IMU volunteers came together to help at the Food Gatherers warehouse from 9-11am. In just those two hours, we learned a lot about the amazing work the organization does every day, received a full warehouse tour, constructed countless boxes, and packed 9000 pounds of food (that's 4.5 tons!) for The Emergency Food Assistance Program.

Kids Kicking Cancer & The University of Michigan Basketball Team - Sponsored by IMU!