Spartan Day of Service-Fenner Nature Center

Project Description

At Fenner Nature Center, volunteers will be tasked with helping prepare for the annual Apple Butter Festival! Preparing for the festival will include site set up of our indoor spaces, trail map folding, program folding, and other tasks as needed. General beautification, including trail mulching, will take place throughout the center. 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION 

Check-In 
All volunteers must register/check-in at the Spartan Days of Service kick-off event held in the Business College Complex, Room N130.

Transportation 
All transportation will depart from the Business College Complex, and you must check in to find which bus is designated for your project. Upon completion of your service project, you will be dropped off at the Business College. Parking is available at the College of Law ramp, directly across from the Business College. 

Meals & T-Shirts 
During check-in and the program a light breakfast will be available to all volunteers. Prior to departure, volunteers can select a box lunch, and will receive a Spartan Days of Service t-shirt. Vegan and gluten free options will be available. 
 
Schedule for the Day 
8:00a.m. – Registration Opens 
9:00 a.m. – Welcome & Program 
9:15 a.m. - Lunches & T-Shirts
9:40 a.m. – Load Busses 
10:00 a.m. – Arrive at locations 
2:00 p.m. – Volunteer opportunities conclude | Return to campus 

Community Partner - Fenner Nature Center

About Fenner Nature Center

This project features the Fenner Conservancy, a nonprofit organization and the managing body for Fenner Nature Center. Fenner works to connect people to nature in the heart of Lansing through conservation, education, and stewardship. Their Apple Butter Festival celebrates the heritage of Michigan and serves as a fundraiser to support their work. 

Website: https://mynaturecenter.org