Montmorency County Conservation Club

04/24/2026

Did you know you could adopt a forest? Not literally, but many volunteers each year work through the Adopt-A-Forest program to help clean up state land where dumping has occurred. Story time!

One day, a concerned lover of the outdoors showed up at the DNR Traverse City customer service center. They pointed to a mess that was out on public land in the Hoosier valley.

The Adopt-A-Forest program coordinated with the DNR field office in Grawn to set up dumpsters. Kurt B led the volunteer effort to clean up the area on a busy September day.

Illegal dumping on state land is unfortunate, and happens more than it should (which is never) but we are thankful to Adopt-a-Forest volunteers who help the DNR identify and tackle these projects.

During we hope this inspires people to think about how they can have an impact on our beautiful outdoors for generations to come.

As a reminder, if you see dumping like this, please contact the Report All Poaching hotline by calling or texting 800-292-7800.

For information on the Adopt-a-Forest program, check the comments!

04/24/2026

Montmorency County Conservation Club members at work...bluebird house maintenance in Hillman.

03/15/2026

01/23/2026

01/23/2026

All this chatter about "exploding trees" so we thought should fit the theme. What species is this?

Good luck and please stay warm if you have to go out in this weather. 🥶

11/23/2025

Join us December 13th & 14th for Michigan’s Original Elk Pole.

10/08/2025

How many of you have been able to view elk in the wild? If you're looking for an opportunity to do so, fall is the BEST time to view them.

Northern Michigan is home to an elk herd, roaming through Otsego, Montmorency, Presque Isle and Cheboygan counties. The Pigeon River Country State Forest offers 13 viewing areas with driving and hiking access.

Want the best success at viewing elk? Here's one tip you'll want to remember: elk gather in forest openings near dawn and dusk to socialize and feed. AND listen carefully for the bugling of males.

Don't forget the binoculars, spotting scope or camera to capture the memories.

Elk Viewing: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/things-to-do/wildlife-viewing/elk

10/04/2025

08/01/2025

🚨 CALLING ALL CONSERVATIONISTS! 🚨
Join us on Saturday, September 6th from 9 AM–12 PM at Pigeon River Country State Forest for the Annual Fall Rendezvous habitat restoration event!

📍 Meet at DNR Headquarters: 9966 Twin Lakes Rd, Vanderbilt, MI (½ mile north of Mill Lakes Rd)

🔧All tools, work gloves, and equipment provided (feel free to bring your own gloves!)

Volunteer Perks:

🍽Lunch is provided to all registered volunteers

🎒Entry into a raffle for a Mystery Ranch backpack

🦌Free Trial for OnX Elite

Let’s get our hands dirty improving elk habitat and enhancing public access in one of Michigan’s most iconic forests. No experience required—just bring your enthusiasm and respect for the wild. 💪🌲