Free: Toddler Move and Groove
Let's get together in Ann Arbor Parks to move our bodies, make some music and have lots of fun! There will be 15-20 minutes of guided movement and then time for free play. Allmendinger Park (655 Pauline Boulevard).Free but preregister here: https://secure.rec1.com/MI/city-of-ann-arbor/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQxODc0MTQ=.
Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit secure.rec1.com. Love a Park Day - Ann Arbor Senior Center
We'll be focusing on getting the senior center ready for spring planting by cleaning out leaves, sticks, and other debris from garden beds.
Some tasks may involve bending, lifting, or being in full sun, work areas may have uneven terrain or minor tripping hazards and all minors must be accompanied by a guardian.
Sign up here: https://cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/a79aaf9d-bb36-4745-b885-60e3bd7d95c4.
Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com. Love a Park Day - Allmendinger Park
We'll be focusing on light maintenance and general beautification tasks to help keep the park looking great for all who visit. Specific projects will be determined based on park needs at the time, but may include activities like litter pickup, garden care, mulching or invasive removal.
There is a parking loop in the park with limited parking capacity at the northern entrance off of Pauline Boulevard and street parking surrounding the park. Register here: https://cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/8b6736e2-d38d-408d-85a6-8da8c49db594.
Thursday, April 9, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com. Dog Park Pop-up Event Ballfield #4 Veterans Memorial Park
Join us for a tail-wagging good time at the pop-up dog park at Veterans Memorial Park (Ballfield #4). Free. We’ve got plenty to get your pup’s tail wagging — pup cups from Washtenaw Dairy, a dog bandana decorating station, tennis balls galore, beginner obstacles and a few paws-itively fun surprises still up our sleeve.
Bring your furry best friend and come sniff out the fun! To learn more about the dog parks in Ann Arbor go online, https://www.a2gov.org/parks-and.../activities/dog-parks/ .
Friday, April 10, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
For more info visit www.a2gov.org. Invasive Shrub Cutting: Mary Beth Doyle
At this event, you’ll help protect Ann Arbor’s biodiversity and public lands by cutting and removing invasive shrubs with hand saws and loppers. This work creates more space for native plants to thrive, providing food and habitat for birds, pollinators, and other wildlife.
Meeting Point: Natural area entrance on east side of Mary Beth Doyle Park (intersection of Cardinal Ave & Sharon Drive). Parking: There is street parking in the surrounding neighborhood. We encourage carpooling and using public transportation, whenever possible. Register here: https://cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/d6f33fc7-fba6-488f-8c5d-bf24b0d63f3e.
Saturday, April 11, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com. Mary Beth Doyle Invasive Shrub Cutting
At this event, you’ll help protect Ann Arbor’s biodiversity and public lands by cutting and removing invasive shrubs with hand saws and loppers. Register here: https://cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/d6f33fc7-fba6-488f-8c5d-bf24b0d63f3e
Meeting Point: Natural area entrance on east side of Mary Beth Doyle Park (intersection of Cardinal Avenue and Sharon Drive).
Saturday, April 11, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com. Buhr Park Stewardship Workday with Adopt-a-Park
Volunteers will cut invasive shrubs to help take back this greenspace and help native species thrive. Register here: https://cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/1a979f49-f0fd-4476-bb63-7f46d3821085.
Saturday, April 11, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com. Love a Park Day - Foxfire North Park
We'll be focusing on light maintenance and general beautification tasks to help keep the park looking great for all who visit. Specific projects will be determined based on park needs at the time, but may include activities like litter pickup, garden care, mulching, or invasive removal. Foxfire North Park Playground. There is street parking along Hickory Point Drive. Register here: https://cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/0a8b101f-82e8-45c4-af49-483c9b6d537a.
Thursday, April 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com. Volunteers needed: Earth Day 2026
The Ann Arbor Earth Day Festival is an annual celebration coordinated by the Ann Arbor Earth Day Festival Planning Committee, a coalition of local environmental nonprofits and agencies, and will be held this year at Leslie Science & Nature Center.
This free, family-friendly event features displays; hands-on activities; live entertainment; green building and commuting technologies; energy topics; water awareness; sustainable agriculture; and more. In the true spirit of Earth Day, this festival will be a Zero Waste event. Visitors can help keep up the average of 90% waste diverted from landfills during the Earth Day Event by bringing their reusable water bottle, and putting their waste in the right receptacles.
Support the Ann Arbor Earth Day Festival by helping prepare the event space before it begins. Volunteers will assist non-profits, vendors, and tabling groups as they arrive, helping with unloading materials, setting up tents, and getting everything ready for a successful event.
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Sunday, April 19, 2026, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
For more info visit cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com. Furstenberg Nature Area Invasive Shrub Cutting
At this event, you’ll help protect Ann Arbor’s biodiversity and public lands by cutting and removing invasive shrubs with hand saws and loppers. Register here: https://cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/45c6fd92-39f8-46f7-8737-4b8b7a25eab0
Meeting Point: Furstenberg Nature Area Parking Lot.
Sunday, April 19, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 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. Love a Park Day - Bader Park
We'll be focusing on light maintenance and general beautification tasks to help keep the park looking great for all who visit. Specific projects will be determined based on park needs at the time, but may include activities like litter pickup, garden care, mulching, or invasive removal. Register here: https://cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/b9e0a8f8-7590-492f-885a-c71bfc36228f.
Thursday, April 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 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. Mary Beth Doyle Invasive Shrub Cutting
At this event, you’ll help protect Ann Arbor’s biodiversity and public lands by cutting and removing invasive shrubs with hand saws and loppers. Register here: https://cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/8daac73b-3402-4d99-bc96-e350336e3f98
Meeting Point: Natural area entrance on east side of Mary Beth Doyle Park (intersection of Cardinal Avenue and Sharon Drive).
Sunday, April 26, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com. Love a Park Day - Esch Park
We'll be focusing on light maintenance and general beautification tasks to help keep the park looking great for all who visit. Specific projects will be determined based on park needs at the time, but may include activities like litter pickup, garden care, mulching, or invasive removal. Register here: https://cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/efa14226-a60f-42f3-9b66-60a6b503170c.
Thursday, April 30, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com. Pulling Invasive Species - Mary Beth Doyle Park
Join us in celebrating World Migratory Bird Day and protecting Ann Arbor’s biodiversity and public lands by sweeping Mary Beth Doyle Park for invasive herbaceous plants. This work creates more space for native plants to thrive, providing food and habitat for birds, pollinators, and other wildlife. Register here: https://cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/ff706ffc-22e5-42f6-b9d7-5275ddbf301e.
Saturday, May 9, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com. Pulling Invasive Species - Bluffs Nature Area
At this event, you'll help protect Ann Arbor’s biodiversity and public lands by sweeping Bluffs Nature Area for invasive herbaceous plants. This work creates more space for native plants to thrive, providing food and habitat for birds, pollinators, and other wildlife. Register here: https://cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/7452fa29-6a89-4db5-876a-7106580dbc40.
Sunday, May 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com. Pulling Invasive Species - Bird Hills Nature Area
At this event, you'll help protect Ann Arbor’s biodiversity and public lands by sweeping Bird Hills Nature Area for invasive herbaceous plants. This work creates more space for native plants to thrive, providing food and habitat for birds, pollinators, and other wildlife. Register here: https://cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/99abe1cf-d374-474a-ab0d-450722d92f88.
Sunday, May 10, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com. Pulling Invasive Species - Hickory Nature Area
At this event, you'll help protect Ann Arbor’s biodiversity and public lands by sweeping Hickory Nature Area for invasive herbaceous plants. This work creates more space for native plants to thrive, providing food and habitat for birds, pollinators, and other wildlife. Register here: https://cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/defeb375-db2d-45a0-9a77-17b5437698a3.
Sunday, May 17, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com. Pulling Invasive Species - Oakwoods Nature Area
At this event, you'll help protect Ann Arbor’s biodiversity and public lands by sweeping Oakwoods Nature Area for invasive herbaceous plants. This work creates more space for native plants to thrive, providing food and habitat for birds, pollinators, and other wildlife. Register here: https://cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/5ba7c760-5075-4617-a042-48e6f3f0ace6.
Sunday, May 17, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com. Pulling Invasive Species - Argo Nature Area
At this event, you'll help protect Ann Arbor’s biodiversity and public lands by sweeping Argo Nature Area for invasive herbaceous plants. This work creates more space for native plants to thrive, providing food and habitat for birds, pollinators, and other wildlife. Register here: https://cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/5dd9e745-3d31-44ab-8087-406eec9ab5f1.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com. Pulling Invasive Species - Cedar Bend Nature Area
At this event, you'll help protect Ann Arbor’s biodiversity and public lands by sweeping Cedar Bend Nature Area for invasive herbaceous plants. This work creates more space for native plants to thrive, providing food and habitat for birds, pollinators, and other wildlife. Register here: https://cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/863e62aa-cce8-4553-8748-b361f67edbf4.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com. Pulling Invasive Species - Marshall Nature Area
At this event, you'll help protect Ann Arbor’s biodiversity and public lands by sweeping Marshall Nature Area for invasive herbaceous plants. This work creates more space for native plants to thrive, providing food and habitat for birds, pollinators, and other wildlife. Register here: https://cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/12e1a4e5-f87b-4a4e-94e6-1fc689ab0918.
Sunday, May 31, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com. Pulling Invasive Species - Huron Hills Golf Course
At this event, you'll help protect Ann Arbor’s biodiversity and public lands by sweeping Huron Hills Golf Course Woods for invasive herbaceous plants. This work creates more space for native plants to thrive, providing food and habitat for birds, pollinators, and other wildlife. Register here: https://cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/4e4ee08d-d1bf-41b9-91db-ce72cfdb75e2.
Sunday, May 31, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com.