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Volunteer Stewardship Program

Program Overview

The Volunteer Stewardship Program provides year-round opportunities to protect and restore Southern Michigan’s native ecosystems. By joining our network of dedicated volunteers, you can make a direct impact through invasive species management, bird monitoring and native seed collection – essential work that ensures our state parks thrive for generations.

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October Events

Sterling State Park: Seed Collection Workday

Registration is Open

Location:

William C. Sterling State Park
41.9237442, -83.3456422
Monroe, MI 48162
Shifts:
Volunteer Steward
Oct 18, 2026 10:00AM - Oct 18, 2026 1:00PM - EDT
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William G. Milliken State Park: Woody Workday

Registration is Open

Location:

William G. Milliken State Park
1900 Atwater Street
Detroit, MI 48207
Shifts:
Volunteer Steward
Oct 24, 2026 9:00AM - Oct 24, 2026 12:00PM - EDT
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Muskegon State Park: Woody Shrubs Workday

Registration is Open

Location:

Muskegon State Park: Snug Harbor
43.250543, -86.332224
Muskegon, MI 49445
Shifts:
Stewardship Volunteer
Oct 24, 2026 10:00AM - Oct 24, 2026 12:00PM - EDT
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Highland Recreation Area: Woody Shrubs Workday

Registration is Open

Location:

Highland Recreation Area: Barn Course
42.610621, -83.585691
Highland, MI 48356
Shifts:
Volunteer Steward
Oct 31, 2026 9:00AM - Oct 31, 2026 12:00PM - EDT
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Fort Custer Recreation Area: Seed Collection Workday

Registration is Open

Location:

Fort Custer: Whitford Lake Parking Area
42.31089, -85.360831
Augusta, MI 49053
Shifts:
Stewardship Volunteer
Oct 31, 2026 10:00AM - Oct 31, 2026 12:30PM - EDT
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November Events

Highland Recreation Area: Woody Shrub Workday

Registration is Open

Location:

Highland Recreation Area: Haven Hill Natural Area
42.639536, -83.576926
Milford, MI 48381
Shifts:
Volunteer Steward
Nov 01, 2026 9:00AM - Nov 01, 2026 12:00PM - EST
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Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve: Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation & DNR Seed Collection Workday

Registration is Open

Location:

Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve: Parking Lot
42.129782, -84.1379695
Brooklyn, MI 49230
Shifts:
Volunteer Steward
Nov 07, 2026 9:30AM - Nov 07, 2026 12:00PM - EST
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P.J. Hoffmaster State Park: Woody Shrubs Workday

Registration is Open

Location:

P.J. Hoffmaster State Park: Entrance Turn-Around
43.130188, -86.264708
Norton Shores, MI 49441
Shifts:
Stewardship Volunteer
Nov 07, 2026 10:00AM - Nov 07, 2026 12:00PM - EST
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Waterloo Recreation Area: Woody Shrubs Workday

Registration is Open

Location:

Waterloo Recreation Area: Glen Fen
42.3123118, -84.2092977
Grass Lake, MI 49240
Shifts:
Volunteer Steward
Nov 08, 2026 9:00AM - Nov 08, 2026 12:00PM - EST
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Ludington State Park: Woody Shrubs Workday

Registration is Open

Location:

Ludington State Park: Parking area at bend on Piney Ridge Rd.
44.011471, -86.473155
Ludington, MI 49431
Shifts:
Stewardship Volunteer
Nov 08, 2026 10:00AM - Nov 08, 2026 12:00PM - EST
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Bald Mountain Recreation Area: Woody Shrubs Workday

Registration is Open

Location:

Bald Mountain: Graham Lake Boat Launch
42.786267, -83.190904
Lakeville, MI 48367
Shifts:
Volunteer Steward
Nov 14, 2026 9:00AM - Nov 14, 2026 12:00PM - EST
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Island Lake Recreation Area: Woody Shrubs Workday

Registration is Open

Location:

Island Lake Recreation Area: Dodge Picnic Shelter
42.506361, -83.737889
Brighton, MI 48116
Shifts:
Volunteer Steward
Nov 15, 2026 9:00AM - Nov 15, 2026 12:00PM - EST
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Highland Recreation Area: Woody Shrub Workday

Registration is Open

Location:

Highland Recreation Area: Haven Hill Natural Area
42.639536, -83.576926
Milford, MI 48381
Shifts:
Volunteer Steward
Nov 21, 2026 9:00AM - Nov 21, 2026 12:00PM - EST
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Fort Custer Recreation Area: Seed Collection Workday

Registration is Open

Location:

Fort Custer: Whitford Lake Parking Area
42.31089, -85.360831
Augusta, MI 49053
Shifts:
Stewardship Volunteer
Nov 21, 2026 10:00AM - Nov 21, 2026 12:00PM - EST
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Waterloo Recreation Area: Woody Shrubs Workday

Registration is Open

Location:

Waterloo Recreation Area: Glen Fen
42.3123118, -84.2092977
Grass Lake, MI 49240
Shifts:
Volunteer Steward
Nov 22, 2026 9:00AM - Nov 22, 2026 12:00PM - EST
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Muskegon State Park: Woody Shrubs Workday

Registration is Open

Location:

Muskegon State Park: Snug Harbor
43.250543, -86.332224
Muskegon, MI 49445
Shifts:
Stewardship Volunteer
Nov 22, 2026 10:00AM - Nov 22, 2026 12:00PM - EST
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P.J. Hoffmaster State Park: Woody Shrubs Workday

Registration is Open

Location:

P.J. Hoffmaster State Park: Entrance Turn-Around
43.130188, -86.264708
Norton Shores, MI 49441
Shifts:
Stewardship Volunteer
Nov 28, 2026 10:00AM - Nov 28, 2026 12:00PM - EST
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December Events

Highland Recreation Area: Woody Shrubs Workday

Registration is Open

Location:

Highland Recreation Area: Silo Course
42.6383625, -83.5957847
Highland , MI 48356
Shifts:
Volunteer Steward
Dec 05, 2026 9:00AM - Dec 05, 2026 12:00PM - EST
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