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Volunteering
The refuge supports and encourages an active volunteer program. Depending on their skills, interests, and available time, volunteers can assist with the biological, outreach, maintenance, public use, educational or administrative tasks on the refuge.
If you have the time and the willingness to make a commitment, we'd love to talk to you about your interests in volunteering on the refuge. Please contact refuge staff at 734-692-7649 or e-mail Kristi_Thiel@fws.gov.
Some of the activities include:
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Wood chipping trails
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Trimming overgrown vegetation from trails
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Removing invasive plant species
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Staffing refuge displays at festivals and events
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Office work such as filing and data entry
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Assist with environmental education programs
Volunteer Applications
http://www.fws.gov/volunteers/pdfs/OFf301_VolApplication_06_07.pdf
Applications can be mailed to:
Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge
9311 Groh Road Grosse Ile, MI 48138
Attn: Volunteer Coordinator
Or, fax to (734) 692-7603, Attn: Volunteer Coordinator
