Volunteer Opportunities
9th Annual Cedar River Clean Up
August 12th 9 AM - 3 PM
Meeting at Gladwin City Park we'll shuttle to Krahner's Tree Farm/Boat Launch to Kayak 4.5 miles of the Cedar River back to Gladwin City Park. We'll collect trash along the way to help keep the Cedar River clean. This event is hosted by Gladwin Conservation District and Little Forks Conservancy. Kayaks and lunch will be provided.
Recommended for 10 and up. Space is limited so keep an eye out for registration.
August 12th 9 AM - 3 PM
Meeting at Gladwin City Park we'll shuttle to Krahner's Tree Farm/Boat Launch to Kayak 4.5 miles of the Cedar River back to Gladwin City Park. We'll collect trash along the way to help keep the Cedar River clean. This event is hosted by Gladwin Conservation District and Little Forks Conservancy. Kayaks and lunch will be provided.
Recommended for 10 and up. Space is limited so keep an eye out for registration.
Hikes
National Trails Day Hike at Averill Preserve
June 4th at 2 - 3:30 PM • 1 mile • Easy
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the Midland Art Fair and join LFC staff for a hike in honor of National Trails Day.
June 4th at 2 - 3:30 PM • 1 mile • Easy
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the Midland Art Fair and join LFC staff for a hike in honor of National Trails Day.
Frog Watch Hike at Riverview Natural Area
June 4th at 6:30-7:30 PM • 1 mile • Easy
Join us for an evening stroll where Huron Pines AmeriCorps member Erin Dodd will talk about when to listen for frog calls, call indices, and Michigan DNR’s statewide frog surveys. We’ll listen for frogs and record what we hear while walking a mile-long trail loop. Recommended for ages 10 and up!
June 4th at 6:30-7:30 PM • 1 mile • Easy
Join us for an evening stroll where Huron Pines AmeriCorps member Erin Dodd will talk about when to listen for frog calls, call indices, and Michigan DNR’s statewide frog surveys. We’ll listen for frogs and record what we hear while walking a mile-long trail loop. Recommended for ages 10 and up!
Summer Solstice Hike at Averill Preserve
June 21st at 5:30 - 6:30 PM • 1 mile • Easy
Take advantage of the long daylight hours and join Little Forks for an evening hike. All are welcome.
June 21st at 5:30 - 6:30 PM • 1 mile • Easy
Take advantage of the long daylight hours and join Little Forks for an evening hike. All are welcome.
Salamander Meander at Riverview Natural Area
June 22nd at 10 - 11:30 AM • <1 Mile • Easy
Join a CNC Naturalist to look for salamanders under logs and near vernal pools. Some portions of this hike may be off trail on uneven terrain but hiker can choose how adventurous they wish to be. Great for ages 8 and up.
June 22nd at 10 - 11:30 AM • <1 Mile • Easy
Join a CNC Naturalist to look for salamanders under logs and near vernal pools. Some portions of this hike may be off trail on uneven terrain but hiker can choose how adventurous they wish to be. Great for ages 8 and up.
Dog Days of Summer Hike at Riverview Natural Area
July 17th at 10 AM • 1- 3 Miles • Easy to Moderate
Hit the trails with us to escape the summer sun under the shady canopy of Riverview Natural Area. We will give an option for a longer hike at the stairways, hikers can choose a 1-mile hike or an additional 2 miles. We encourage you to bring your dog for a hike but a dog is not required. Dogs will be leashed.
July 17th at 10 AM • 1- 3 Miles • Easy to Moderate
Hit the trails with us to escape the summer sun under the shady canopy of Riverview Natural Area. We will give an option for a longer hike at the stairways, hikers can choose a 1-mile hike or an additional 2 miles. We encourage you to bring your dog for a hike but a dog is not required. Dogs will be leashed.
CNC Story Hour at Nature Play Area of Averill Preserve
July 27th at 10AM • 1600ft • Easy
Join a CNC Naturalist for an hour learning about nature! The hour will include a story, crafts and other age-appropriate activities. Dress for the weather for this outdoor program.
July 27th at 10AM • 1600ft • Easy
Join a CNC Naturalist for an hour learning about nature! The hour will include a story, crafts and other age-appropriate activities. Dress for the weather for this outdoor program.
Floodplain Hike with Elan at Forestview Natural Area
August 11th at 6-8 PM • 2-3 miles • Moderate to Difficult
Have you looked at a map of Forestview and wondered, what's the land beyond the trail like? Executive Director Elan Lipschitz is offering to take a group beyond the trail and hike near the river. The path will be on uneven ground and potentially wet areas. For your safety do not try this on your own.
August 11th at 6-8 PM • 2-3 miles • Moderate to Difficult
Have you looked at a map of Forestview and wondered, what's the land beyond the trail like? Executive Director Elan Lipschitz is offering to take a group beyond the trail and hike near the river. The path will be on uneven ground and potentially wet areas. For your safety do not try this on your own.
National Dog Day Hike At Forestview Natural Area
August 26th at 6-7 PM • 1.3 Miles • Easy
What better way to honor your dog than by taking them for a walk in the woods and a chance to make a new friend. We encourage you to bring your dog for a hike but a dog is not required. Dogs will be leashed.
Logging History at Averill Preserve/Averill Rollway Pavilion
September 21st 6-7PM • Easy
Learn from CNC Historical Naturalist about Midland's logging industry of the 1880's along the high banks of what is now the Averill Preserve.
August 26th at 6-7 PM • 1.3 Miles • Easy
What better way to honor your dog than by taking them for a walk in the woods and a chance to make a new friend. We encourage you to bring your dog for a hike but a dog is not required. Dogs will be leashed.
Logging History at Averill Preserve/Averill Rollway Pavilion
September 21st 6-7PM • Easy
Learn from CNC Historical Naturalist about Midland's logging industry of the 1880's along the high banks of what is now the Averill Preserve.