International Wildlife Refuge Alliance

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International Wildlife Refuge Alliance

Environmental Stewardship: Air and land quality, Conservation – land use Education: Community Exploration
5437 W Jefferson Ave, Trenton, MI 48183
Phone (734) 755 - 0490
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Our mission

To support the first international wildlife refuge in North America. We work with partnerships to protect, conserve, and manage the Refuge’s wildlife and habitats; to create exceptional conservation, recreational, and educational experiences; and to develop the next generation of conservation stewards.
Opportunities

Volunteer Photographer

Using your own equipment, take photographs of native flora and fauna, special
events, and refuge staff and volunteers working in the field. Close up and macro photographs preferred.
Photos are credited to photographer and become property of the refuge. Images may be used in a variety of
outreach materials in print and on the web.
  • Occasional, Monthly
  • Adults
  • Individuals
  • Event support, Indoor, Outdoor
  • Skilled
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Stewardship Crew Volunteer

Assist with a variety of habitat management activities including forest
rehabilitation and invasive species control. This type of work requires heavy physical labor in natural areas
and in challenging environments. Stewardship crews may also assist with trail maintenance, kiosk
construction and interpretive sign repairs. Participants must be in good physical condition. The work periods
are 9:00 AM to noon on Wednesdays at the Humbug Marsh Unit and Mondays from 9:00 AM to noon at the
Gibraltar Bay Unit. All necessary tools are provided.
  • Occasional, Monthly
  • Adults
  • Individuals
  • Physical, Outdoor
  • On-site
  • Weekdays
How you help

We welcome and include dedicated volunteers from all backgrounds.
About us

We are an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the mission and purposes of the DRIWR, the only international refuge in North America. We work with partnerships to protect, conserve, and manage the Refuge’s wildlife and habitats; to create exceptional conservation, recreational, and educational experiences; and to develop the next generation of conservation stewards. We provide many vital services to the Refuge, such as community outreach, education programs, habitat restoration, special events support, volunteer staff, advocacy and fundraising.