Stewardship Days
Ages: 4+
Program Opportunity:
- Pick up trash
- Clear brush/trail work
- Gardening & Painting
- Clear invasive species
Volunteer Opportunity:
Serve as site coordinators and/or participants for annual spring event and ongoing efforts.
Storm Drain Stenciling
Ages: 7+
Program Opportunity:
- Spray paint storm drains
- Hang information cards
- Pick up trash
Volunteer Opportunity:
Groups of 4 or more canvass neighborhoods to distribute educational materials and stencil storm drains.
Benthic Monitoring
Ages: 8+
Program Opportunity:
- Collect & identify macroinvertebrates
- Take stream measurements
- Classroom opportunities
Volunteer Opportunity:
Groups of 2 or more collect and identify organisms to assess stream habitat. Training available. No experience necessary.
Time:
Program: 1-3 hours
Volunteer Training: 3 hours
Contact:
Jaime Welch
(810)767-6490
Kayak Trips
Ages: 10+
Program Opportunity:
- iKayak adaptive options
- Kayak Flint livery
- Guided tours
- Recreate locally
Volunteer Opportunity:
Serve as a paddle guide and/or help maintain equipment.
Flint River GREEN
Ages: 11+
Program Opportunity:
- 6-12th grade program
- Test water chemistry
- Career exploration
- Civic action projects
- Student Summit
Volunteer Opportunity:
Experts in environmental fields can serve as classroom mentors or Summit presenters. Others can help with inventory and data entry.
Special Events
Ages: 16+
Program Opportunity:
- Flint River Flotilla
- '80s in the Hole
- Annual Celebration
- Member Meet-ups
Volunteer Opportunity:
Assist with set-up, tear-down, registration, and way-finding.
FRWC Chapter Efforts
Ages: 18+
Program Opportunity:
- Fli River Anglers
- Friends of the Flint River Trail
- Lapeer
Volunteer Opportunity:
Serve as a member or officer on special projects affecting your area.
Stream Obstruction Removal
Ages: 18+
Program Opportunity:
- Work with hand tools
- Safely remove river obstructions while preserving wildlife habitat
Volunteer Opportunity:
Seeking experienced chainsaw operators and laborers to help with in-stream removal in Genesee and Lapeer Counties.
Time:
Requires training +
2.5 hours per effort
Contact:
Jamie Welch
(810) 767-6490
