Several state parks in southern Michigan have volunteer stewardship workdays coming up in September. Volunteers are needed to help remove invasive plants that threaten high-quality ecosystems in the parks.

Please note that registration is required for all volunteer workdays.

Workdays will take place:

  • 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 11, at Bald Mountain Recreation Area (Oakland County).
  • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at Muskegon State Park (Muskegon County).
  • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, at Algonac State Park (St. Clair County)
  • 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, at Yankee Springs Recreation Area (Barry County).
  • 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 18, at Belle Isle Park (Wayne County).
  • 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 18, at Warren Woods State Park (Berrien County).
  • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, at Waterloo Recreation Area (Washtenaw County).
  • 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, at Hoffmaster State Park (Muskegon County).
  • 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 25, at Grand Mere State Park (Berrien County).
  • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, at Island Lake Recreation Area (Livingston County).
  • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26, at Pinckney Recreation Area (Washtenaw County).
  • Noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26, at Ludington State Park (Mason County).

More details about each workday and how to register can be found on the DNR volunteer events calendar.