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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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July Events

Muskegon State Park: Spotted Knapweed Workday

Registration is Open

Location:

Muskegon State Park: Pay Booth Parking Area
43.24216, -86.345681
Muskegon, MI 49445
Shifts:
Stewardship Volunteer
Jul 11, 2026 10:00AM - Jul 11, 2026 12:00PM - EDT

Saugatuck Dunes: Spotted Knapweed Workday

Registration is Open

Location:

Saugatuck Dunes State Park: Main Entrance
42.70026, -86.195529
Holland, MI 49423
Shifts:
Stewardship Volunteer
Jul 12, 2026 10:00AM - Jul 12, 2026 12:00PM - EDT

P.J. Hoffmaster: 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
Jul 18, 2026 10:00AM - Jul 18, 2026 12:00PM - EDT

Ludington State Park: Woody Shrubs Workday

Registration is Open

Location:

Ludington State Park: Piney Ridge Road
44.017713, -86.473238
Ludington, MI 49431
Shifts:
Stewardship Volunteer
Jul 19, 2026 10:00AM - Jul 19, 2026 12:00PM - EDT

Grand Mere State Park: Woody Shrubs Workday

Registration is Open

Location:

Grand Mere State Park: Lakeplain Prairie
42.010801, -86.53718
Stevensville, MI 49127
Shifts:
Stewardship Volunteer
Jul 25, 2026 10:00AM - Jul 25, 2026 12:00PM - EDT

Waterloo: JLW CISMA & DNR Spotted Knapweed Workday

Registration is Open

Location:

Waterloo: M52
42.3467, -84.0425
Chelsea, MI 48118
Shifts:
Stewardship Volunteer
Jul 30, 2026 10:00AM - Jul 30, 2026 12:30PM - EDT
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