Bat Habitat Enhancement at the McMahon Lake Preserve (Luce County)

About the project: Join MUCC's On the Ground program on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 9 AM to 12 PM in partnership with The Nature Conservancy for a bat box installation at the McMahon Lake Preserve in Luce County. Volunteers will be installing bat boxes in areas ideal for bats to help improve habitat for this species.

Meeting Location: Volunteers will meet at the trailhead for the McMahon Lake Preserve on Deer Park Rd, 0.2 miles south of Dawson Creek Trail

• Coordinates: 46.542419, -85.591085
• Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/dMiXRWUPZF9rLA5L6 

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. A luncheon with a raffle will take place after the event, and volunteers will receive an appreciation gift as well as a raffle ticket for prizes for anyone volunteering. 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 19th at 12:00 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.