APRIL 19, 2025 | 9:30 AM to 3 PM

Celebrate Earth Day by giving back to the green space you love! With 134 acres of forests, wetlands, and over 4 miles of trails, Fenner Nature Center is a vital place for nature, wildlife, and our community. Join us for a day of outdoor care, education, and hands-on activities that support local conservation efforts.
Schedule
Stewardship Project: Invasive Plant Removal
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Roll up your sleeves and help protect native habitats by removing invasive plants from Fenner’s woodlands. This is a medium-impact outdoor stewardship project and registration is preferred. This project is ideal for those looking to make a big impact on the land.
👉 Click here to register for Invasive Plant Removal
All-Day Drop In Activities
9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
No registration needed!
Stop by anytime to lend a hand or simply enjoy nature while giving back.
Litter Pick-Up: Grab supplies and help clean up trails, parking lots, and open spaces.
Trail Maintenance: Light work to keep our 4+ miles of trails walkable and welcoming.
Explore & Learn: Conservation Partner Booths
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Meet local organizations and educators who care about the environment! Getting to know everyone here is a great way to connect with Michigan’s wider conservation community.
Special Programs
BioBlitz Hike & Animal Encounters
12:45 PM
2:00 – 2:30 PM
Choose the program you would like to attend during the times above!
BioBlitz Hike
Meet at the Welcome Table to join a Fenner naturalist for a guided hike where you’ll discover the diversity of life on our trails. Help observe and document local species—no experience needed!
Animal Encounter
Head inside the Visitor Center for an up-close program featuring our live Animal Ambassadors and the stories they help tell about conservation.
Sign up for Invasive Plant Removal
9:30 am – 12 pm

If you have any questions about volunteering opportunities or Earth Day Extravaganza, please contact our Volunteer & Stewardship Coordinator at volunteer@mynaturecenter.org.
Thank you, Sponsors!













