Ice Storm Relief in Wildlife Openings and Trails in Grayling Forest Management Unit (Oscoda County)

About the project: On Saturday, August 9, 2025, MUCC's On the Ground program will partner with the Michigan DNR and Ruffed Grouse Society to remove woody debris leftover from the 2025 ice storm damage in a wildlife opening of the Grayling Forest Management Unit. The event will take place from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Attendees will gather to sign in at the orange gate on the west side of Townline Road, 4.3 miles north of Miller Road. Volunteers will work together to remove fallen debris from the wildlife opening to allow for future management, improving the area for species like ruffed grouse and hunter access. While much of the damage within State Parks has been cleared, many wildlife openings and trails remain inaccessible.

Meeting location/coordinates: Volunteers will meet at the orange gate on the west side of Townline Road, 0.4 miles north of Farrington, Lewiston, MI

• Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/daXPNKoNWbZjHGvq7 
• GPS Coordinates: 44.788399, -84.252151

What to bring: Bring your work gloves if you have them and your enthusiasm for improving wildlife habitats! Loppers, hand saws, chainsaws, and other necessary equipment will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. This project will take place rain or shine unless there is severe weather, so please dress accordingly. Be prepared to work outside for the duration of the event. A volunteer lunch will be provided to all registered volunteers, and a volunteer appreciation gift will be given out. We recommend bringing a reusable water bottle to reduce waste, but plastic water bottles will be available throughout the day. 

Registration closes on August 8 at noon. In addition to registering, please fill out this MUCC digital volunteer waiver individually for each person in your party. Individuals under 18 can have a parent or guardian sign for them. If you need to register or cancel after this date/time, please email MUCC's Habitat Program and Partnerships Coordinator, Olivia Triltsch, at otriltsch@mucc.org so the lunch order can be updated.