Volunteer cutting invasive shrubs
Stewardship Saturday work crew in field
Stewardship Saturday work crew in field with wheelbarrows
Student volunteers collecting native plant seeds to sow along the banks of the Rouge River
Volunteer workers pose by the lake.
volunteer group smiles surrounded by green tree canopy
Edsel Ford High School student volunteers pull garlic and mustard from the environmental study area.
Boy scout students huddle around wood benches newly installed.

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For decades, the Environmental Interpretive Center (EIC) has been a hub for community engagement and conservation in Southeast Michigan. Whether you’re looking to protect local ecosystems or inspire the next generation of environmental stewards, there are many ways to make a lasting impact.

Give a Gift

Your donations boost our educational programs and keep our trails thriving.

Volunteer With Us

Want to get your hands dirty while making a difference?

  • Stewardship Saturdays: Help with habitat restoration and trail maintenance on the third Saturday of every month (1–4 PM).
  • Citizen Science: Join seasonal projects like bird migration monitoring or maple sap collection.
  • Sustainability Hub: Assist with our community rain gardens and recycling initiatives.

Stay Connected

Follow our work and stay updated on upcoming programs, seasonal observations, and community workshops.

For more information on any of these opportunities, please contact us at 313-593-5338 or email [email protected].