Volunteers Needed
If you are interested in volunteering please download the fillable PDF Volunteer Application Form and submit it by:
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Emailing it to .
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Dropping it off to our office.
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Faxing it to 231.839.5411.
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Mail it to Attn: Volunteer Coordinator, Missaukee Conservation District, 6180 West Sanborn Road, Lake City, MI 49651.
Stream Monitoring
Volunteers help monitor water quality in our streams
and rivers by collecting and identifying aquatic
macro-invertebrates. It’s a fun activity for families,
educators or individuals. Monitoring general takes
place in the spring and fall. Additional dates may be
added as educational events, where we welcome
volunteers to teach alongside staff. Interested in
learning more? Details of these events are posted on
Contact , Program Coordinator, for more information.
Trails and Gardens
Missaukee Conservation District maintains
a trail system and native plant
demonstration gardens at our Lake City
headquarters. We are always in need of
gardeners to help maintain these features.
We are also currently seeking grants to
refurbish several garden areas and add
educational components throughout the trail system.
Contact , Program Coordinator, for more information.
Invasive Species
Invasive Species- Learn about invasive species and
report them using the MISIN smart phone app.
We have staff available to teach your business, lake
association or organization about the threat invasive
species pose and how to eradicate them best.
Contact , Program Coordinator, for more information.
Missaukee County Recycling Center
The recycling center could use help accepting materials
from customers, picking up around the yard, mowing
lawn, getting publications in the community, and
promoting recycling in general.
Contact , Recycling Center Manager, for more information.
School Presentations/Workshops
Our staff conducts a variety of presentations with the
help of our volunteers. We present workshops and
classes to K-12 and adult audiences.
Contact , Education Coordinator, for more information.
