Annual Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes Volunteer Training

May 13th, 1-3 pm

The Annual Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes training is scheduled for May 13, at the Empire Town Hall. The training begins with a general orientation at 1 pm, which is applicable for all volunteers, both experienced and new. This training is a once-a-year chance for volunteers to hear the latest park news from park staff. It will include updates from the park superintendent, park rangers, and the park volunteer coordinator. The 1 pm general training will be followed by 2 pm breakout sessions to provide more information about individual volunteer opportunities including Adopt-A-Beach and Adopt-A-Trail.

What: Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes Volunteer Training
When: Saturday, May 13th 1pm – 2pm, Break-out sessions start at 2pm
Where: Empire Town Hall, 10088 W Front St, Empire, MI 49630
Who: All Current and Interested Volunteers 

Join Us Virtually 

If you can not make it in person, join the Friends ZOOM at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89193682856.
The ZOOM meeting will open at 12:45 PM and close at 2:00 PM and will not include the break-out sessions. 

Additional Training 

Track Chair Training

We will be training on Saturday, May 6th, for the upcoming Track Chair season; this training is open to new and old volunteers.  We will be doing the Bayview at 10am (meet at the lower trailhead off of Port Oneida Rd. near the Kelderhouse) and the Platte Campground at 2:30pm, both lasting 2.5 hours. You can attend one or both sessions depending on which trail you want to help with. This is a great way to learn about our program and how the Track Chairs operate.
If you have any questions, please email us: Trackchair@friendsofsleepingbear.org 

What: Track Chair Volunteer Training
When: Saturday, May 6th 10am – 4:20pm
Where: Bayview Trail – Meet at the Trailhead at 10am, or Platte Campground at 2:30pm
Who: All Current and Interested Volunteers 

Glen Haven Volunteer Training

Learn more about volunteering in Glen Haven. Over two trainings, the park will focus on Interpretation, and the other on volunteer safety, specifically in Glen Haven. Training is two nights on May 9th and May (), both events are virtual.
For more information, contact Casey for more info at casey_kilian@nps.gov

Bark Ranger Volunteer Training

The Park will hold a kick-off event for new volunteers of the Bark Ranger Program. Help the National Park and The Great Lakes Piping Plover Conservation Team protect piping plovers. We are recruiting dog owners to join our BARK Rangers program. Volunteering focuses on encouraging pet owners to recreate responsibly in the park with a lead-by-example approach. Training for new volunteers will be held in June.

Bark Ranger Informational Kick-off
When: Saturday, May 31st 6:20pm
Where: Empire Township Hall
Who: Interested Volunteers 

Glen Lake Picnic Area
When: Saturday, June 10th 10:30am
Where: Glen Lake Picnic Area
Who: New Volunteers