Trail Upkeep Volunteer

Facility

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Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge
The Detroit River has long served the United States and Canada as a vital transportation corridor and center for industries that helped forge the economies of both nations. As a result of this growth, the river and its ecosystem have paid a high price for human progress. Indeed, in our mind and in...
National Wildlife Refuge
Trenton,MI

Location

Address

5437 West Jefferson Ave.
Trenton, MI 48183
United States

Date Range
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Volunteer Position Overview

Volunteers Needed
-
Recruitment Start Date
Recruitment End Date
Training Required
No
Security Clearance Needed
No
Virtual
No
Suitability
Adults, Seniors, Teens
Difficulty level
Not Difficult
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About This Position

At the Refuge we strive to keep the trails up to a high standard so everyone feels welcome and comfortable hiking on them. This volunteer position performs all aspects of trail maintenance and construction.


Examples of work include: mowing grass; clearing brush and fallen logs from trail corridor; trimming overhanging brush; picking up litter; constructing boardwalk and new segments of trail; and performing restoration on abandoned or heavily impacted sections of trail. This work requires heavy physical labor in natural areas and in challenging environments. Participants must be in good physical condition.


Age Requirement: Age 16 years old and up (all minors must be accompanied by a guardian). For safety purposes, minors will never be allowed to work alone or with just one other volunteer, unless it is their guardian. Minors are not permitted to drive refuge vehicles.

Duties/Activities

Construction/Maintenance
Fish/Wildlife
Trail/Campground Maintenance

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