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


  • Tree Farm Relay Weekend

    Tree Farm Relay Weekend

    Well, it’s finally here. The Tree Farm Relay is this Saturday, and it promises to be the biggest and best relay ever! Over the years, this event has grown until it’s become the chapter’s largest fundraiser. They money is important – it’s over 1/2 of our budget for the year – but what always touches…

  • Relay Month!!

    Relay Month!!

    Resolution No. 103. A resolution to declare July 2012 as Tree Farm Relay Month. Whereas, the Motor City Mountain Biking Association, Dark Horse Racing, and Team Tree Farm hosts a benefit race in July; and Whereas, MCMBA mountain bike races are a vibrant affirmation and expression of Michigan’s finest traditions, operating as volunteer-based events and…

  • Ongoing Training…

    Ongoing Training…

    Recently, we hosted a Stihl Chainsaw Safety and Maintenance course at Maybury State Park for our trail coordinators and interested volunteers. Our thanks to Fred Rinke at Bryan Equipment Sales and the staff at Maybury State Park for making this possible. In the coming months we hope to be able to resurrect the MMBA “Trail…