(Michigan) Trail maintenance, DNR volunteering

[RavenSyndicate]

Hello fellow Michiganders,

I'm looking for more excuses to run trails, camp, and go backpacking. I figured offering to help the Michigan DNR with some volunteer work would be a good way to go about it.

Unfortunately, I'm finding it difficult to locate any leads or resources to officially volunteer. Has anyone here been involved with this kind of volunteer work? Is there a particular resource that I should be looking at (other than the DNR's website) to sign up for this kind of thing?

Any insight would be appreciated!

 

[mmrhodes06]

Only thing I could think of is maybe going to the nearest check station or DNR facility (fish hatchery, state park, state hunting areas)? I'll check some of my contacts and post something if I find anything...

 

[RavenSyndicate]

Thanks mmrhodes06!

 

[mmrhodes06]

Thanks mmrhodes06!

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information about volunteer and donation opportunities

www.michigan.gov

I found this... also there are nature conservatory groups as well online and social media. I just found a southwest Michigan kayak group that I just joined while searching for this! Hope this helps.

 

[Rattler]

The best source for finding out about trail clean ups in Michigan would be the Great Lakes Four Wheel Drive Association. They usually do several in the spring. They do have a Facebook page. They had a forum page but I have no idea if it is very active anymore.

 

[AddHawkins]

Any follow up on how this went? Did you find any one? I’d love to get out with my kids next year and do some volunteering and camping all in one.

 

[M Rose]

Hello fellow Michiganders,

I'm looking for more excuses to run trails, camp, and go backpacking. I figured offering to help the Michigan DNR with some volunteer work would be a good way to go about it.

Unfortunately, I'm finding it difficult to locate any leads or resources to officially volunteer. Has anyone here been involved with this kind of volunteer work? Is there a particular resource that I should be looking at (other than the DNR's website) to sign up for this kind of thing?

Any insight would be appreciated!

I have very good luck just calling the DNR recreation department and scheduling a sit down with the rec manager.

 

[Rattler]

FWIW, the DNR pays for doing trail clean ups. It is a great way for clubs and such to make money for themselves.