Ann Arbor Farmers Market Seasonal Decorating
Join us at the Ann Arbor Farmer Market to get the market ready for spring and create an inviting space for vendors and visitors. Look for the volunteer check-in flag either at the market office or under the central awning. Register here: https://cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/2fa9f692-f535-4faf-94e1-0d4bfe63a754.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
For more info visit cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com. Salamander Survey Kickoff/Training
Volunteers will select parks to survey and learn how to identify these rarely-seen silent amphibians. This training is indoors - no special materials or gear needed. It will be recorded, but in-person attendance is strongly recommended. Contact NAP@a2gov.org with any questions. Learn more and sign up here: https://cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/5f593945-177f-4de5-83cb-4a03d63b8ddf.
Saturday, March 7, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com. Frog and Toad Survey Kickoff/Training
Everyone is invited to help monitor frog populations in Ann Arbor! No experience required! You will learn to identify frogs mainly by ear, optionally by eye, and chose an area of the city to survey. Surveys are done after dark by listening for calling frogs at designated points in or near parks. The survey runs from March through June. There are about 8 local species, each with very distinct calls which we will help you learn. This training is indoors at the Ann Arbor Senior Center, no special materials or gear needed. It will be recorded, but in-person attendance is strongly recommended. Contact NAP@a2gov.org with any questions. Learn more and register here:
https://cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/e93e09e8-852c-46cb-8cf4-db4ad079600c.
Friday, March 13, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
For more info visit cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com. Turtle Steward Training/Kick-off
Help NAP search for turtles and maintain nesting habitat! At least 6 species of turtles live and nest in the city, maybe more. Volunteers may maintain and protect nest sites, monitor populations, and look for turtles in habitats along the Huron River and nearby waters. We’ll help you learn species identification, nest maintenance and monitoring, and how to report your turtle observations. And yes, you can survey for turtles while paddling down the river on a sunny morning! Open to anyone who can look for turtles. Suitable for families. Surveys can be done from shore or on the water. This training is indoors at the Ann Arbor Senior Center, no special materials or gear needed. It will be recorded, but in-person attendance is strongly recommended. Contact NAP@a2gov.org with any questions. Register here: https://cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/68eaa3da-25c7-4728-ba59-48d36d9b4cb4.
Sunday, April 19, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com. Breeding Bird Survey Kick-off/Training
Join NAP Ornithologist Juliet Berger to learn about the 2026 Ann Arbor Breeding Bird Survey, which takes place in our nature areas. We'll talk about eBird and how we use it to track our bird data, past and present. If eBird is new to you, please take this free eBird Essentials Course from Cornell Lab of Ornithology before we meet. Participants must be experienced in identifying our local nesting bird species by sight and sound. Meet at: 3875 E. Huron River Drive.
Thursday, April 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
For more info visit cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com.