Mark Your Calendar for Upcoming Summer OTG Events
The summer season is finally upon us, and that means our On The Ground program is packed with great events across the state. These events provide Michiganders with the opportunity to give back to their natural resources and are created in partnership with the Michigan DNR and other state and local conservation clubs. OTG focuses on projects which improve habitat for game species and sport fish on lands open to the public for hunting and fishing. Through this program, hunters, anglers, trappers and outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds have the opportunity to donate their time for the benefit of the species they enjoy. The work completed by volunteers and DNR wildlife professionals shows the general public that we are true conservationists while seeing first-hand how hunting license dollars are put to use.
If you would like to get involved with the OTG program, please consider attending one of the many upcoming events throughout the summer months:
Houghton Lake: Backus Creek State Game Area
Date: Friday, June 21
Time: 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
Project: The kick-off event for MUCC’s 82nd annual convention! Shrub planting & fencing at a Grouse Enhanced Management Site (GEMS) within the Backus Creek SGA to enhance habitat for ruffed grouse and other wildlife.
Location: Backus Creek State Game Area. Meet at DNR Roscommon Customer Service Center (8717 N. Roscommon Road, Roscommon, MI 48653)
Clinton River Clean Up
Date: Saturday, July 6
Time: 8:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
Project: Partnership event with Metro-West Steelheaders to clean up parts of the Clinton River for improved aquatic habitat and recreational activities on the river.
Location: Rochester, MI. Meet at Yates Cider Mill (1990 E Avon Rd, Rochester, MI 48307)
Red Cedar River Clean Up
Date: Saturday, July 13
Time: 9:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
Project: Partnership event with Michigan State University to clean up parts of the Red Cedar River for improved aquatic habitat and recreational activities on the river.
Location: Michigan State University campus, exact meeting location TBD (monitor our OTG webpage as more details become available)
Manistee River Clean Up
Date: Saturday, July 20
Time: TBD (monitor our OTG webpage as more details become available)
Project: Partnership event with Steelhead Manifesto to clean up parts of the Manistee River for improved aquatic habitat and recreational activities on the river.
Location: High Bridge Boat Launch (44.268447, -86.014313) off North High Bridge Road, Brethren, MI 49619
Clare County: Gladwin State Game Area
Date: Saturday, July 20
Time: 9:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
Project: Tree trimming and brush pile building to enhance wildlife habitat within the Gladwin State Game Area.
Location: Gladwin State Game Area (43.976280, -84.706279) off of South Rogers Avenue, Harrison, MI 48625
As is true with all OTG events, we provide a free lunch and OTG t-shirts! We hope to see you at one of these great events and keep monitoring our OTG webpage for new projects and updated information. Please contact MUCC Habitat Volunteer Coordinator Makhayla LaButte at mlabutte@mucc.org or 517-346-6456 with any questions.
Come out and volunteer for wildlife!