Tree Planting in the Jackson & Bedford Linear Park (Calhoun County)

About the project: Join MUCC's On the Ground program on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 9 AM to 12 PM in partnership with the City of Battle Creek for a tree planting at the Jackson & Bedford Linear Park. Volunteers will be planting trees/shrubs throughout the area and installing tree tube/plastic mesh shrub protection.

Meeting Location: Volunteers will meet at the Jackson & Bedford Linear Park Carpark in Battle Creek, MI.

• Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Rmfui9dyDiLW1rBt5
• GPS Coordinates: 42.337268, -85.229992

What to bring: Bring your work gloves if you have them and your enthusiasm for improving wildlife habitats! Work gloves and all 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. MUCC will provide lunch to all registered volunteers and a volunteer appreciation gift. We recommend bringing a reusable water bottle to reduce waste, but plastic water bottles will be available throughout the day. Snacks will also be provided.

Registration closes on September 12th at 2:00 PM. 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.