Opportunities From: Connect2Community

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Questions? Email volunteer@a2gov.org

Show some love to Maryfield Wildwood Park! Wrap up our Park Spotlight week at this beloved neighborhood park by giving back during our Love a Park Volunteer Workday! Throughout the week, Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation is highlighting this park with engaging programs for children and families. Whether you’ve attended events earlier in the week or are joining us for the first time, we invite community members of all ages to help care for the park while connecting with neighbors and supporting the spaces we all enjoy.

We'll be focusing on weeding the playground and possibly other light maintenance and general beautification tasks to help keep the park looking great for all who visit.

Come lend a hand, meet your community, and show your love for Maryfield Wildwood Park!

Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
- Time: 1:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Meeting Location: Maryfield Wildwood Playground
- Parking: There is street parking in the neighborhood around the park

What to wear and bring:
- Long pants, tall socks, and closed-toe shoes
- Dress for the weather
- A reusable water bottle
- We provide all necessary tools and supplies

Please note:
- Some tasks may involve bending, lifting, or being in full sun
- Work areas may have uneven terrain or minor tripping hazards
- All minors must be accompanied by a guardian

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View and register for all Ann Arbor parks volunteer events here at vhub.at/A2parks

Questions? Email volunteer@a2gov.org

Show some love to a city park! Join the City of Ann Arbor’s Office of Sustainability and Innovations and the Ann Arbor Parks Volunteer Program for a volunteer workday focused on caring for the park’s playground area.

To keep the play area safe, we’ll be spreading a fresh layer of play-safe woodchips under and around the equipment using wheelbarrows, pitchforks, and rakes. This task makes a big difference in safety and helps the playground look well cared for.

Whether you’re a longtime volunteer or joining us for the first time, this is a great opportunity to spend time outdoors, connect with community members, and make a visible impact in a neighborhood park.

No prior experience is necessary—staff will provide all tools, supplies, training, and guidance throughout the event.

Come lend a hand, meet your community, and show your love for Ann Arbor Parks!

Event Details:
- Date: Friday, September 11, 2026
- Time: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
- Location: Ward Park (Map Link)

What to wear and bring:
- Closed-toe shoes
- Weather-appropriate clothes that can get dusty or dirty
- Reusable water bottle
- We’ll provide gloves, tools, and instruction

What to expect:
- This is a physical task involving lifting and moving mulch with shovels and wheelbarrows
- Work areas may have uneven terrain or minor tripping hazards
- Volunteers may encounter uneven ground, thorns, poison ivy, and insects like mosquitoes or ticks
- Minors must be accompanied by a guardian OR have their waiver signed 24 hours in advance to the workday

REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT AT THIS LINK - we may not see responses on this website.

View and register for all Ann Arbor parks volunteer events here at vhub.at/A2parks

Questions? Email volunteer@a2gov.org

As caretakers of Ann Arbor’s Natural Areas, volunteers with the Ann Arbor Parks Department serve the greater community by:
- Restoring local ecosystems
- Expanding access to quality experiences in nature
- Strengthening bonds through service

At this event, you’ll help protect Ann Arbor’s biodiversity and public lands by cutting and removing invasive shrubs with hand saws and loppers. This work creates more space for native plants to thrive, providing food and habitat for birds, pollinators, and other wildlife.

Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
- Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
 - Meeting Location: TBD

What You’ll Be Doing
- Using hand saws and loppers to cut invasive shrubs
- Hauling brush and working off-trail
- Supporting the long-term health of this natural area
- Hazards & Safety Notes

This work involves the usual hazards of being in nature, including:
- Off-trail walking on uneven surfaces and difficult footing
- Exposure to plants with thorns and poison ivy
- Muddy and hot conditions, depending on weather
- Expect to get dirty while working outdoors
- All minors under 14 must be accompanied by a guardian

What to Bring
- Thick, long pants to protect against ticks and thorny plants
- Closed-toe shoes (sturdy boots recommended)
- Dress for the weather, likely hot and sunny, sun protection recommended
- Filled water bottle

We Provide
- Tools (hand saws, loppers), gloves, and training
- Guidance from experienced staff
- A chance to enjoy time in nature while giving back to your community

More information: How to prepare for a NAP workday (PDF).

REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT AT THIS LINK - we may not see responses on this website.

View and register for all Ann Arbor parks volunteer events here at vhub.at/A2parks

Questions? Email volunteer@a2gov.org

Join the Ann Arbor Parks Volunteer Program for a volunteer workday at Kilburn Park, a neighborhood park with a well-loved playground. To keep the play area safe, we’ll be spreading a fresh layer of play-safe woodchips under and around the equipment using wheelbarrows, pitchforks, and rakes. This task makes a big difference in safety and helps the playground look well cared for.

Event Details:
- Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
- Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Meeting Location: Please meet at the Kilburn Playground
- Parking: There is street parking on Dunwoodie Rd. We recommend carpooling when possible.

What to wear and bring:
- Long pants and closed-toe shoes
- Weather-appropriate clothes that can get dusty or dirty
- A reusable water bottle
- We’ll provide tools and instruction

Please note:
- This is a physical task involving lifting and moving mulch with shovels and wheelbarrows
- Work areas may have uneven terrain or minor tripping hazards
- Volunteers may encounter uneven ground, thorns, poison ivy, and insects like mosquitoes or ticks

As caretakers of Ann Arbor’s Natural Areas, volunteers with the Ann Arbor Parks Department serve the greater community by:
Restoring local ecosystems
Expanding access to quality experiences in nature
Strengthening bonds through service

At this event, you’ll help protect Ann Arbor’s biodiversity and public lands by cutting and removing invasive shrubs with hand saws and loppers. This work creates more space for native plants to thrive, providing food and habitat for birds, pollinators, and other wildlife.

Event Details
- Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026
- Time: 1:00–4:00 p.m.
- Location: Brokaw Nature Area
- Meeting Point: The main entrance on Huron River Drive.
- Parking: There a small parking area off of Huron River Drive, marked by a mailbox. We encourage carpooling and using public transportation, whenever possible.

What You’ll Be Doing
 -Using hand saws and loppers to cut invasive shrubs
- Hauling brush and working off-trail
- Supporting the long-term health of this natural area

Hazards & Safety Notes
- This work involves the usual hazards of being in nature, including:
- Off-trail walking on uneven surfaces and difficult footing
- Exposure to plants with thorns and poison ivy
- Muddy conditions, depending on weather
- Expect to get dirty while working outdoors

What to Bring
- Thick, long pants
- Closed-toe shoes (sturdy boots recommended)
- Layers to dress for the weather
- Filled water bottle

We Provide
- Tools (hand saws, loppers), gloves, and training
- Guidance from experienced staff
- A chance to enjoy time in nature while giving back to your community

At this event, you’ll help protect Ann Arbor’s biodiversity and public lands by cutting and removing invasive shrubs with hand saws and loppers. This work creates more space for native plants to thrive, providing food and habitat for birds, pollinators, and other wildlife.

Event Details
- Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026

- Time: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
- Location: Bluffs Nature Area
- Meeting Point: Meet at the park entrance on Sunset
- Parking: There is street parking in the surrounding neighborhoods. We encourage carpooling and using public transportation, whenever possible.

What You’ll Be Doing
- Using hand saws and loppers to cut invasive shrubs
- Hauling brush and working off-trail
- Supporting the long-term health of this natural area
- Hazards & Safety Notes

This work involves the usual hazards of being in nature, including
- Off-trail walking on uneven surfaces and difficult footing
- Exposure to plants with thorns and poison ivy
- Muddy and hot conditions, depending on weather
- Expect to get dirty while working outdoors
- All minors must be accompanied by a gaurdian

What to Bring
- Thick, long pants to protect against ticks and thorny plants
 - Closed-toe shoes (sturdy boots recommended)
- Dress for the weather, likely hot and sunny, sun protection recommended
- Filled water bottle

We Provid
- Tools (hand saws, loppers), gloves, and training
- Guidance from experienced staff
- A chance to enjoy time in nature while giving back to your community

More information: How to prepare for a NAP workday (PDF).