Find harbor and boating access, rules and regulations, safety info and more. USE THE BUTTON ABOVE TO VISIT THE BOATING HOMEPAGE or go directly to you area of interest below:
Calendars: Classes & Workshops; Hunting and Fishing; Public Meetings; Volunteer Opportunities; State park, historic sites and visitor center events.
Find camping and overnight lodging options, reservation info, rules and regulations and more. USE THE BUTTON ABOVE TO VISIT THE CAMPING HOMEPAGE or go directly to you area of interest below:
Get all your fishing information here, including rules and regulations, license info, the weekly fishing report and much more. Use the button above to visit the fishing home page, or go directly to your area of interest below:
Get all your hunting information here, including hunting season dates, rules and regulations, and much more. Use the button above to visit the hunting home page, or go directly to your area of interest below:
Find ORV license and permit info, maps, rules and regulations and more. USE THE BUTTON ABOVE TO VISIT THE ORV HOMEPAGE or go directly to you area of interest below:
Information on DNR shooting and archery ranges, rules and regulations, resources to get started and more. Use the button above to visit the target shooing and archery home page, or go directly to one of the pages below:
Find snowmobile trail permit info, maps, rules and regulations and more. USE THE BUTTON ABOVE TO VISIT THE SNOWMOBILE HOMEPAGE or go directly to you area of interest below:
Want to find tasty morel mushrooms in the forest? Click the box above for tips and tricks to fill your basket.
Wildlife Viewing
Find cross-country ski, ice fishing , snowmobiling info and much more. USE THE BUTTON ABOVE TO VISIT THE WINTER FUN HOMEPAGE or go directly to you area of interest below:
Visitor Centers across the state provide education programs, field trips, archery, fishing, trails and much more. Click the box above to see all our locations, or click the individual location below.
State Forests
Natural Areas
Find facility info, overnight info, an event calendar and much more. USE THE BUTTON ABOVE TO VISIT THE RAM HOMEPAGE or go directly to you area of interest below:
Recreation Passport
Big Wild Forest Carbon Project
We administer grants that enable our local partners to promote the lifestyles we all enjoy by providing recreational opportunities, enhancing wildlife habitat and ensuring public safety. Visit the grants home page by clicking on the button above, or view a specific area of interest below:
Recreational Safety and Hunter Education
Learn about Michigan's diverse range of fish, plants, trees, reptiles, amphibians, insects and mammals. Click the box above to see all species, or click the species group below.
DNR educators across the state provide fun, educational activities, programs and workshops year-round for adults, families and kids. Click the box above to see all our offerings, or click the program below.
DNR educators provide classroom lessons, field trip opportunities, professional development and experiential programs to teachers around the state. Click the box above to see all our offerings, or click the program below.
DNR programs engage youth in our natural resources. Click the box above to see all our offerings, or click the program below.
Safety Information
DNR forest resources professionals maintain healthy forests, manage wildfire, maintain responsible harvesting certifications and improve wildlife habitat. Click the box above to learn more about Michigan's state forests.
Landowners
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Accessible recreation opportunities in Michigan
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The Urban and Community Forestry Program brings the benefits of trees to Michigan communities through planning and partnership. We assist with forest management activities, community policy development and education. The program is funded through the USDA Forest Service and is advised by a volunteer council that promotes conservation and maintenance of urban forests.
UCF Program contact:
Program Manager Kevin Sayers
Program Urban Forester Lawrence Sobson
Learn why community trees are essential
Report pests and view forest health articles
Tips on how to plant, grow and care for trees
Find plants, landscapers, garden supplies and services
Get assistance for tree planting, urban forest inventories, management plans and more.
Support urban forestry projects for local governments, schools and other organizations. Application period open through Sept. 23.
Increase the number of properly planted and maintained trees within DTE Energy's service territory. Applications under review.
Arbor Day celebrates trees and their importance in our lives; it is also a time to think about what we can do for trees and the earth. Celebrate Arbor Day every year on the last Friday in April.
Arbor Day 2023 will be Friday, April 28.
Healthy natural resources are vital for vibrant communities. Trees in our backyards, neighborhoods, cities, farms and forests connect us to our past and to our future.
To get involved or plan your own celebration of trees, contact the Michigan Arbor Day Alliance online or by calling 517-582-3209. To learn more about Arbor Day, get information about caring for trees and more, visit the Arbor Day Foundation website.
The Arbor Day Foundation's Tree City USA family of programs has been greening cities and towns across America since 1976. It's a nationwide movement that provides a framework for communities to manage and expand their public trees.
Every year, thousands of cities, campuses and utilities are recognized for their commitment to quality tree care and sustainable urban forest management.
Work with a member of the American Society of Consulting Arborists
Find an ISA-Michigan certified consulting arborist
Work with a company accredited with the Tree Care Industry Association
Use the find-an-arborist tool to find a member on the ISA-Michigan business directory
Trees filter storm water, reduce erosion, provide wildlife habitat and add natural beauty: see projects bringing these benefits to Michigan communities.
Subscribe to Urban Forestry email updates to receive grant information, announcements, resources, webinars, events, jobs and related news. E-news shared weekly with other updates provided periodically.
Read recent issues of the DNR Urban and Community Forestry Newsletter. For older issues, please contact Rachel Coale.
