Volunteer Opportunities & Recognition


Thank you to our amazing community of volunteers who devote their time, energy and funds to build and maintain the trails we all enjoy.

While most group volunteer opportunities have canceled or put on hold, we appreciate everyone who has continued to contribute their time and energy to maintaining and building our incredible trails. Please look for new trail days coming soon!

SPRING PRUNING IS EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY

Removing invasive species is an easy way to help while you’re out on the trails, and veteran Trail Coordinator Mike Flack has some guidance on identifying and irradicating them in this great MCMBA YouTube video.

 

PLEASE CONTINUE TO REPORT VOLUNTEER HOURS

It not only demonstrates the commitment our members have to building and maintaining trails, but provides in-kind resources from parks when hosting events.
REPORT VOLUNTEER HOURS


  • Island Lake Spring Demo Day, May 7th

    Island Lake Spring Demo Day, May 7th

    Started in 2006 by local industry veteran James Knight, the Island Lake Spring Bike Demo is now in its 11th year bringing the best bikes in the market to your trail.  It’s a great chance to talk face to face with people who live the life: building, riding, and maintaining the bikes you want to…

  • Spring membership drive

    Spring membership drive

    IMBA has a spring membership promotion running, with perks for joining/renewing members and potential $ for the chapter! We’re close – so close – to our growth target. Just a few more new members joining (or existing members renewing early!) in the next few days and the chapter will receive a nice $ bonus –…

  • Sapling Loop

    Sapling Loop

    Congratulations to the City of Novi and our volunteers for winning the Michigan Recreation and Park Association’s Design Award – Outstanding Park for the Lakeshore Park toddler singletrack! Now formally named the Sapling Loop, this beginner trail will provide tomorrow’s mountain bikers a safe, fun place to develop balance and skills.  This is your award, for a trail…