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Grass River Natureal Area classes and nature walks

Volunteer Opportunities


Without our generous volunteers, Grass River would not exist as we know it today. There are a variety of volunteer opportunities at Grass River covering many interests including the following.


EDUCATION

  • School classes visit GRNA for our Wetlands Curriculum classes in May and October. Volunteers serve as “class aides” for the naturalists.
  • Be a “Botanizer.”  Work with a naturalist to catalogue and label plants in the natural area.  Weekly – May through September
  • Nature Nuts & Explorers and Family Classes.  Assist the naturalists in July and August with nature education and art classes.
  • Educational Outreach Events:  Autumn Fest, Winterfest, and Earth Day are held in October, January, and April respectively.  Volunteers participate in planning and executing events.
  • Teach a class.  Share your expertise in art or nature-related areas.

SPECIAL EVENTS/FUNDRAISING/COMMITTEE WORK

  • Fundraising: Volunteers work on planning and staffing events.
  • Help us formulate development plans by working on the Development Committee.
  • Join our Stewardship Committee to execute plans for maintaining the natural area.
  • Assist the Grant Writing Committee with fund sources research and grant writing.

CLERICAL/OFFICE

  • Volunteers help with mailings and other clerical functions on an as-needed basis throughout the year.

DOCENT

  • Cabin Assistant.  Volunteer at the interpretive cabin.  Greet visitors, handle bookstore sales.
  • Trail Guide.  Lead nature walks on GRNA trails
  • May through September

SITE MAINTENANCE

  • Annual spring cleanup, first Saturday in May.
  • Trail maintenance.  Prune trees and shrubs, cut sedge along boardwalk trails.
  • Repair work on cabin and boardwalk trails, other special projects as needed.
  • May through October

For additional information contact:

Melynda Bagley, Education Director: melynda@grassriver.org

Tina Schrader, Office Manager: tina@grassriver.org

Debbie Hershey, Director: debbie@grassriver.org

Or call the Grass River office: 231-533-8314


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