Metro Beach Nature Center

GET INVOLVED

 

Volunteering

 

We are always looking for volunteers with a variety of skills, especially gardening, trail work, computer, art & display work, photography, and program help.

 

Benefits of Volunteering

 

The benefits of volunteering vary depending on the amount of time volunteered.  Volunteers working less than 24 hours receive free entry into the park on the day(s) they are working.  Volunteers working 24 hours or more receive an Annual Vehicle Entry Permit for the year that work is done and an annual appreciation lunch. Volunteers working 64 hours a year or more receive a Certificate of Appreciation and a Metroparks Annual Vehicle Entry Permit for the following year and a Metroparks volunteer polo shirt.  Volunteers working 200 hours a year or more are eligible to attend the HCMA Recognition Dinner with a spouse or guest under the same guidelines as an employee.  One volunteer (with a guest) will be selected from each park/parks unit to receive recognition as “Volunteer of the Year” and to attend the Recognition Dinner for free.  They also receive a Metroparks volunteer jacket.

 

Procedures for Volunteering

 

For more information please call 586-463-4332.

 

Making Donations

 

Metro Beach Nature Center has compiled a “Wish List” of items that could be considered for donations.  Your thoughtfulness can help the nature center acquire educational program items, exhibit materials and designs, land management activities that might otherwise be impossible to obtain. Donations are not restricted to the following list.  For more information or to discuss your gift idea please contact the nature center.

 

The following is a list of possible donation items:           

Binoculars (to use with public programs)

Heavy-duty Tripod                                                  

Microscope Video System                                                  

Microscopes, Stereoscopes, hand-held scopes for in the field                                                  

Books, videos, slides                                                  

Metal Litter picks for Earth Week Cleanup Day                                                  

Large nets on long poles for Cleanup Day                                                   

Digital Camera                                                  

Canvas tent with sides                                                  

Exhibit design and construction                                                  

Trailhead sign                                                   

Outdoor Kiosk signs                                                  

Digital Image Printer                                                  

Contract land stewardship such as burns, removal of invasive species, plantings