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Outdoors
Outdoors
UPPER PENINSULA — There are more than 150 DNR-associated volunteer groups that hold trail workdays year-round. Michigan’s designated hiking, biking, equestrian, ORV and snowmobile trails all need volunteers to help with brush removal, sign installation and maintenance, snow grooming, dirt grading and even grant writing. You can make a difference in the quality of any of the state’s vast trails networks by connecting with a trails group where you live or near your favorite getaway locations across the state. Volunteering out on the trails also offers a chance to meet people with common stewardship goals and interests – and perhaps even explore a trail you’ve never been on and plan for a return visit!
If you can help for a day, a weekend or a season, or if you just want to know more about volunteering on Michigan trails, contact Jessica Holley-Roehrs via email at HolleyJ1@Michigan.gov and put “VOLUNTEER” in the subject line.
Share your comments and ideas
The Michigan Trails Advisory Council hosts several advisory workgroup meetings throughout the year. These workgroups – for ORV, snowmobile, nonmotorized and equine trails – assist the council with its duties and responsibilities and advise the DNR on the creation, development, operation and maintenance of the state’s designated trails systems. If you want to address the workgroup, complete a comment card prior to, or during, the public appearance portion of the meeting. For more information and workgroup meeting schedules, visit the Michigan Trails Advisory Council webpage.
Learn and demonstrate trail safety, courtesy and responsible recreation
Recreational safety education courses designed to educate and develop safe, knowledgeable and responsible ORV and snowmobile owners and operators are available across the state. You can take an online or classroom-based course to get an ORV or snowmobile safety certificate. Find more information and class listings on the DNR’s ORV safety certificate and snowmobile safety certificate pages.
You can also help keep all outdoor enthusiasts happy and safe, while protecting our state’s natural landscapes, by showing courtesy on the trail – see motorized trail etiquette and nonmotorized trail etiquette – and respectfully reminding others about safe and responsible trail use.