VOLUNTEERS HELP IN MANY WAYS! JOIN US! HAVE A BLAST!

CALL 248-388-1313 FOR DETAILS

April-May weekends, Install mile markers and interpretive signs along the Shiawassee River. Tools provided. Wear clothing appropriate for working in water and wetlands. Meet at WaterWorks Park, 690 S. Broad Street, Holly. Leader: Chuck Julian. Please call in advance at 248-335-8785 (wk ph) or 248-634-3513 (hm ph) to let us know of your availability. We'll head out whenever we get a group of four volunteers together.

May 16 (Sunday) noon to 5:00, (May 23 is the rain date). River clean-up along various sections of the Shiawassee from Holly to Argentine. Meet at WaterWorks Park, 690 S. Broad Street, Holly to form teams to work on assigned river sections. Teams will pick up trash and cut any obstructing trees as they paddle downstream. Our explorere team has identified at least 20 trees that need chain sawing. Be prepared to get wet. Call 248-634-3513 in advance to volunteer boats/canoes and tools as well as to offer physical assistance.

April-May anytime, Help set up for the 6th Annual Races and Pleasure Paddle on the Shiawassee which will occur on June 6th. This year we have a lot of targeted publicity to accomplish. Please call Sue Julian in advance to volunteer (248-634-3513) for all the upfront office tasks that will make this a success. Then...

June 6, Volunteers are also needed beginning at 8am to:
direct parking (2 hours)
provide return transportation for canoes/kayaks (you need to bring a pick-up truck) (2 hours)
take registrations (9-1:00)
help at an information booth (2 hours)

record race times (5 hours)
greet paddlers at the end point (3 hours)
assist paddlers at points of difficulty along the route.(variable time)
serve as a sweep boat (4 hours)

Bring your own canoe or kayak so that you can join in the paddling fun after helping out. We hope all our great volunteers will enjoy paddling that day as well as take pride in helping to put on a premier Adventure Paddle event.

Trail Building Volunteers Needed

Headwaters Trails works on land and water trails for multipurpose users and we always need help with construction. Several projects are ongoing--completing a connection by land to Seven Lakes State Park, improving safety measures near Adademy footbridge, and potentially beginning work on trails in Rose Township. Call Sue Julian for more information at 248-634-3513. We work continually throughout the year when volunteers are available.

Planning and Monthly Board Meetings

The monthly board meetings at 7pm on the first Wednesday of each month are key to advancing our trails projects. Everyone is welcome to attend at 315 S. Broad St. in the Village Chambers Room, at the back of the Holly Police Station. Come and contribute your interests and skills. Contact president Sue Julian at 248-634-3513.

Weekdays after school. Call Sue Julian to confirm 248-634-3513 or 248-388-1313.
Help in the Headwaters Trail office at 204 Franklin Street in Rose Township which is located in "Rose Center" off Milford Road. We need sign painting and display planning, help with data entry, and help with publicity for upcoming fundraisers.

Ongoing work :

Office help at 204 Franklin Street, Holly (research, writing, filing, etc.)

Fundraising assistance (greeter at events, writing, mailings, data base work)

Trail work (clearing and grading, wood chipping, removing river deadfalls)

River Trail development -- race promotion, signage, fundraising

Beautification (planting and maintaining flowers and trees along trails)

THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!

INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT:

Lend your financial support to the mission of Headwaters Trails, Inc. Click here for membership and donation information.

ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT:

Fenton Area Paddlers - An informal group of paddling enthusiasts organized by Maggie Yerman who posts paddling and work opportunities 810-735-9570 <yerantmag@yahoo.com>

Saginaw Bay Watershed Initiative Network - Connecting people, resources, organizations, and programs through strategic investments and technical support for projects that balance
economic, environmental, and social priorities.

Greenways Initiative - A program of the Community Foundation for Southeastern Michigan (CFSEM), designed to help link the communities of Southeast Michigan "through the creation of a connected green infrastructure" that includes multi-use trails and natural spaces. Information on CFSEM's ambitious regional trail and greenspace plans can be found here.

National Park Service "Rivers and Trails" Program - "Rivers & Trails" staff work with communty groups and local and State governments to conserve rivers, preserve open space, and develop trails and greenways." Info available on the National Park Service's involvement in national and Michigan projects. The RTAC program is aiding Headwaters Trails with grant applications, technical advice and design considerations.

Rails to Trails Conservancy, Michigan Office - A national organization with offices in several states. They work to promote trail construction and provide other trail groups with technical assistance.

North Oakland Headwaters Land Conservancy - This local land conservancy is dedicated to preserving the hills, streams, fields and woods in the headwaters of the Flint, Clinton, Shiawassee and Huron Rivers. One goal of NOHLC is the linkage of conservation areas along potential trail corridors.

Izaac Walton League - This national conservation organization concentrates on river and stream protection in honor of the author of The Compleat Angler. The Fenton area chapter is supportive of the establishment of the "Top of the Shiawassee" Water Heritage Trail on the Shiawassee River.

Outdoor LIfe Save-a-Stream program - Motivating local residents to protect their local stream and increase the habitat for fish.

The townships of Brandon, Groveland, Highland, Holly, Independence, Rose, and Springfield have passed resolutions of support for an area network of trails. The Village of Holly and the City of Fenton have joined in. Oakland County Planning and Economic Development Services and the Road Commission of Oakland County are providing planning assistance. Discussions are underway with state and local parks for linking trails and extensions to internal trails. Additionally, statewide utility companies have opened the door to trail construction along local utility corridors.