Great volunteer opportunities this month at state parks in southern Michigan

Help protect Michigan's natural ecosystems by volunteering in state parks.
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Statewide DNR News

Sept. 7, 2017

Contact: Laurel Malvitz-Draper (southeast Michigan), 517-719-2285 or Heidi Frei (southwest Michigan), 517-202-1360

Stewardship volunteers needed throughout September in southern Michigan state parks

volunteers removing invasive speciesThe Michigan Department of Natural Resources will host a number of volunteer stewardship workdays this month at state parks and recreation areas in southwest and southeast Michigan.

Volunteers are needed to help locate and cut non-native, invasive shrubs that threaten to crowd out native plants and disrupt balance in high-quality ecosystems. Volunteers will also help gather seeds. Workdays are an enjoyable way to spend time outdoors while restoring Michigan's ecosystems and learning about its inhabitants.

The Calendar of Volunteer Stewardship Workdays (which includes workday details, the stewardship volunteer registration form and links to individual park maps and directions) is available on the DNR website at www.michigan.gov/dnrvolunteers. All volunteers are asked to register either by using the form or via email.

Southeast Michigan workdays

Southwest Michigan workdays

Volunteers should bring work gloves, drinking water and appropriate clothing for outdoor work, including long pants and sturdy, closed-toe shoes.

For more information on park stewardship volunteer opportunities, contact:

The DNR's Volunteer Stewardship Program is a hands-on way for all ages to learn about and protect Michigan's natural resources by collecting native seeds, removing invasive species, conducting plant and animal surveys and other activities. Other ways to volunteer with the DNR include joining a state park friends group, serving as a campground host or a lightkeeper and many other opportunities.

/Editor's note: An accompanying photo is available below for download. A suggested caption follows.

Volunteers help with the removal of invasive species at Belle Isle Park. The Michigan DNR hosts monthly stewardship workdays at many state parks in southern Michigan and volunteers always are welcome./


The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state’s natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. For more information, go to www.michigan.gov/dnr.

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