Volunteering
We welcome volunteers!
We need volunteers to help with planting, weeding, watering, dead-heading, digging and potting plants. We also need help compost turning and spreading, spring and fall chores, and simple wood-working projects. You can come just once, occasionally or regularly. We appreciate any time you have to give.
Programs
Weekly during July and August is our cut flower bouquet program for kids 11 and younger. We meet 10-11:30 on Wednesdays at Leo Creek Preserve, cut flowers, arrange them in vases, and deliver to MediLodge (formerly Tendercare) patients. MediLodge is a short walk from the Preserve. Parent involvement is required. Advance sign up (two days notice) is recommended.
Leo Creek participates in the Watershed’s Center creek macro invertebrate sampling, identification, and reporting program – late spring and mid fall. Contact us at leocreekpreserve@gmail.com if you’d like to participate. School classes welcome.
Inland Seas Educational Association offers several land based Watershed Explorations programs that are held at Leo Creek Preserve year-round. Contact them if you are interested in learning more. http://www.schoolship.org
Leo Creek is an important Leelanau County lake trout and salmon spawning environment. Stroll along the creek trail this fall to see mature fish swimming and leaping their way upstream to lay eggs in a number of creek gravel beds.
The garden is open 24 hours. Come on in and wander.
To RSVP or inquire about an event or volunteering please fill out the contact form below!
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