Seven Ponds Nature Center

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Seven Ponds Nature Center

Environmental Stewardship: Air and land quality, Conservation – land use, Water Quality
3854 Crawford Rd, Dryden, MI 48428
Phone (810) 796 - 3200
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Our mission

To conserve its natural environment as a sanctuary for native plants and animals and to serve as a community resource for environmental education that fosters an understanding, appreciation, and stewardship ethic for our natural world.
Opportunities

Garden Volunteers

Volunteers are also needed to join the Herb and Garden clubs in caring for the beautiful gardens at Seven Ponds. These gardens are a beautiful focal point during the summer months for teaching and reflection. If you are interested in doing general garden maintenance for the Butterfly Garden or the Herb Garden, please submit a Volunteer Interest Form.
  • Occasional, Weekly, Monthly
  • Teens, 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Outdoor
  • On-site
  • Weekdays, Weekends

Friends of Seven Ponds

One of our most active and vital volunteer organizations is the Friends of Seven Ponds, also known as “The Stingers.” If you would like to help out with the Bake Sales, Book Sale, Rummage Sale, Resale Shoppe, and the Holiday Auction, The Stingers would love to have you.
  • Occasional, Monthly
  • Teens, 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Event support, Indoor, Outdoor
  • None, On-site
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Animal Care

Seven Ponds has several live animal displays we refer to as “Critter Corner.” We are looking for one or several dedicated volunteers who can come to the nature center on a routine basis and care for the critters.  Care involves feeding, cleaning of their tanks/habitats and also fresh water aquarium maintenance.
  • Weekly, Monthly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor
  • Formal
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Special Events

Seven Ponds holds several special events throughout the year to celebrate or raise money for the nature center. Volunteers are always needed for Holiday Auction, Winterfest, Party at the Ponds, Eco Day/The Native Plant Sale, and Enchanted Woodland. If you thrive around a lot of people and activity, we would love to have you.
  • Occasional
  • 21+, 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Event support
  • None, On-site
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Adult (ASNAT) Classes

Do you love teaching people about our natural world? Does working with kids excite you? You might be interested in becoming one of our dedicated Assistant Naturalists (ASNATs for short.) ASNATs help in leading groups of all ages but focus mainly on children visitors. ASNAT classes are given once a month to better prepare for interpreting the world around you to our inquisitive guests. Come strengthen your skills and inspire people for years to come.
  • Weekly, Monthly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor, Outdoor
  • Formal
  • Weekdays, Weekends

Nest Box Monitors

We are again looking for dedicated volunteers to monitor our songbird nest boxes this year. This very important opportunity helps us to keep track of not only bluebirds, but also wrens, swallows, chickadees, and other small birds that use these boxes.
  • Occasional, Monthly
  • Teens, 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Outdoor
  • On-site, Formal
  • Weekdays, Weekends

Maintenance

If you like repairing and building new projects, then helping in the maintenance department might just be the thing for you. With almost 500 acres and four buildings to take care of our dedicated maintenance staff is always hard at work. If you like working with your hands by chipping trails, clearing fallen trees, mowing, building a wide variety of projects, machinery repair, and more, you will find fulfillment in this area.
  • Occasional
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals, Groups (2-10), Groups (10+), Corporate Teams, Families
  • Indoor, Outdoor
  • None, Skilled
  • Weekdays, Weekends

Land Stewardship

With almost 500 acres to call our own, many hands make light work. We are always looking for people who enjoy being in the middle of it all at Seven Ponds. Nest box monitoring and maintenance, invasive plant removal, seasonal prairie burn, tree planting, demonstration and wildflower garden maintenance and general habitat restoration are some of the many tasks that can keep our land beautiful.
  • One-time, Occasional
  • Teens, 21+, 55+, Adults, Child with Adult
  • Individuals, Groups (2-10), Groups (10+), Families
  • Physical, Outdoor
  • None, On-site, Formal
  • Weekdays, Weekends
How you help

Seven Ponds Nature Center is always looking for dedicated volunteers to help out in a variety activities throughout the year. Adult, college and high school volunteers who are willing to lend a hand are welcome. We appreciate any time you can give us no matter how big or how small.
About us

Welcome to Seven Ponds Nature Center! Established in 1967, Seven Ponds is a private, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our aim is to connect people with nature through environmental education, outreach, and experience. Our interpretive building sits on nearly 350 acres of woodlands, wetlands, ponds, fields, and prairie. Adding our Jonathan Woods and Richie Pond Preserve properties brings our total acreage close to 500, allowing plenty of space for you to find a peaceful retreat.