Get all your fishing information here, including rules and regulations, license info, the weekly fishing report and much more. Use the link 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:
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.
Find cross-country ski, ice fishing , snowmobiling info and much more.
Find facility info, overnight info, an event calendar and much more.
Find a great trail experience near you - whether you want to hike, bike, snowmobile or ride an ORV. From long, paved linear trails to rugged forest terrain, Michigan offers trail opportunities for all abilities and interests.
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.
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 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.
All DNR-related boards, committees, and advisory groups
Find seasonal, part-time and full-time job openings with the DNR
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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.
Program Manager, Kevin Sayers
Program Urban Forester, Lawrence Sobson
Program Grant Specialist, Kerry Gray
Learn why community trees are essential
Tips on how to plant, grow and care for trees
Find tree planting resources and learn about our tree planting pledge.
UCF program highlights and accomplishments
Get assistance for tree planting, urban forest inventories, management plans and more.
FY25 Community Forest Grant applications were due by 5:00 pm EDT on September 20, 2024 and are currently under review.
We are accepting grant applications through 5 pm EDT on October 25, 2024 for the DTE Energy Foundation Tree Planting grant program.
Competitive grant program for urban forestry projects that focus on tree planting, care and management in Michigan's underserved communities.
See the MI Urban and Community Forestry Inflation Reduction Act Screening Tool for eligible communities.
Grant applications for the 2nd round of UCF IRA grants are currently under review.
Next application opportunity to be announced in Jan/Feb 2025.
The Arbor Day Foundation's Tree 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.
Arbor Day 2024 will be Friday, April 26.
Arbor Day is a holiday dedicated to celebrating all the good things trees provide. It's annually held on the last Friday in April.
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
Use the find-an-arborist tool to find a member on the ISA-Michigan business directory
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.
