The Detroit News. Greening of Detroit, seeking people to plant trees on Saturdays throughout October and November in various parts of the city. The program is sponsored by the Forest Management Division of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Macomb County MSU Extension Parent to Parent Program, Clinton Township, asking for adult volunteers to prevent abuse and neglect by working with parents who are having difficulties with their children. The Macomb Family Independence Agency refers the families.
Volunteers receive training and meet with families weekly for six months.
State Park Stewardship Program, Pinckney, looking for people to hand collect native prairie seed at several state parks and recreation areas, Oct. 21. The seeds will be planted at a later date. Livingston County Habitat for Humanity, Brighton, seeking construction volunteers and people to prepare food for those working on construction. The next project begins Oct. 22 in Howell.