As an ambassador, you are informed on the programs at Little Forks and the role Little Forks plays in the community. These volunteer may be contacted when tabling events happen to accompany a staff member or man a booth on your own for some time
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Plan and lead environmental education hikes on the preserves.
Assist with hiking trail construction and maintenance, sign installation, trash pick-up, bird house installation, trailhead maintenance, invasive species control and removal and more.
Help us with wildlife monitoring, ecosystem restoration / rehabilitation, preserve monitoring, easement monitoring, and botanical surveys.
The ODC Network has multiple advisory committees to help provide expertise for staff on a variety of topics. These committees meet throughout the year and are an important part of how the ODC Network meets its mission.
This program is designed for 12 to 18 year-olds who will work with ODC staff on a variety of indoor and outdoor tasks. Time may be spent improving trails, removing invasive species, cleaning animal enclosures, or assisting staff at events.
Community events such as Treats and Trails, Macatawa Water Festival, Homestead Holiday, Maple Sugar Time, and the Migratory 5K Fun Run offer a variety of volunteer opportunities including setup, parking, wildlife assistant, and teardown.
Help clean the Macatawa River of trash, debris, and other non-natural materials, on foot or by boat. Anyone under 16 years old must be with an adult. Boats and equipment will be provided if used during the cleanup.