Volunteer

Little Forks Conservancy Volunteer Open House
Thursday, March 5th from 5-7 PM at Pizza Sam's

Drop by to chat with us and enjoy free pizza to learn about ways to get involved in volunteering! From sampling in streams to blazing new trails, there’s a variety of options and activities to participate in this year.

This event is free and open to the public with no registration required.

For questions about the event or our volunteering program, please reach out to Benjamin at [email protected].

No matter what skills and experience you have, Little Forks Conservancy can always use a helping hand! Whether it's planting native species, removing invasive species, or maintaining a preserve's trails, your help is greatly appreciated.

In 2025, more than 300 volunteers contributed over 1,000 hours- improving water quality on the Cedar River, removing invasive species to restore native habitat, and maintaining trails at our 9 nature preserves. What will you do to help this year?

Volunteers are needed most during the months of March to November; our forms allow you to choose a role that fits your schedule and abilities!

Download a volunteer application or fill out our online volunteer application:

Online Volunteer Application

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Following the application process you will start to receive our e-news with events and opportunities. If you wish to schedule an opportunity reach out at [email protected].

Current Opportunities
Preserve Stewards: Invasive Species Control
Thursday, February 26th
9-12 PM
Nelson Woods

Preserve Stewards: Invasive Species Control
Tuesday, March 10th
1-4 PM
Riverview Natural Area

Vernal Pool Patrol Field Day
Saturday, March 28th
1-5 PM
Chippewa Nature Center
(Must have completed MNFI's Online Training Series
to attend)

Spring Cedar River Stream Sampling
Saturday, May 16th
10 AM
Gladwin Conservation District's
Community Garden

Macros & Flies
Monday, May 18th
5:30 -7:30 PM
Grace A. Dow Memorial Library's
Community Room

Cedar River Cleanup
Friday, August 14th
10 AM
Gladwin City Park
(Registration is not open
at this time)

Fall Cedar River Stream Sampling
Saturday, September 12th
10 AM
Gladwin Conservation District's
Community Garden
(Registration is not open
at this time)

Fall Identification Night
Monday, September 14th
5:30 - 7:30 PM
(Please e-mail [email protected]
to attend)

Head over to the Events Page for
full details and registration.

Volunteer

Thank you 2025 volunteers!