Currently more than 100 individuals and families act as Preserve Monitors for a particular nature preserve owned by the Little Traverse Conservancy. Monitors visit their assigned preserve at least twice each year (spring and fall) and send us a report on the condition of signs, trails, structures, etc. Read more about these responsibilities in the publications below.
Tree Trimming Guidelines
Volunteer Steward Newsletter:
The latest editions of the Little Traverse Conservancy's newsletter for Preserve Monitors, Trail Stewards, and Project Volunteers.
Volunteer Steward Newsletter - 2008
Volunteer Steward Newsletter - 2007
Volunteer Steward Newsletter - 2006
Volunteer Steward Newsletter - 2005
Volunteer Steward Newsletter - 2004
Volunteer Steward Newsletter - 2003
Kenyon and Sally Stebbins are the Volunteer Preserve Monitors for Stutsmanville Bog in Emmet County. |
Trail Stewards
Each preserve that has a formal trail system has a Volunteer Trail Steward. Tasks may include clearing back vegetation, trimming branches, and removing downed trees. Trail Stewards send us a report once a year.
To find out more about this volunteer position, read our Trail Steward Guide.
Project Volunteer
Throughout the year, but particularly in the summertime, we hold project days or work bees at nature preserves that need special attention. We publish these events in our newsletter and in the local press, and we also keep a list of volunteers who may be interested in helping us on these work days. Tasks may include trail construction, boardwalk building, tree planting, trash cleanup, structure removal, invasive plant removal, habitat restoration or whatever else may be needed. Work days may take place on any days of the week, except Sundays, and typically go from 9:00 am to noon. Contact Cindy at 231.347.0991 or cindy@landtrust.org if you are interested in being "on call" to participate in one of our elite work crews :-).
The trail of the Andreae Preserve in Cheboygan County. |
