Welcome to People for the Parks and Trails of Jackson, Michigan!
People for the Parks and Trails (also called PPT) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the City of Jackson's public parks and trails through volunteering, fundraising, advocacy, and equity. If you're ready to make a difference in the Jackson community, join People for the Parks and Trails!
2024 Volunteer Season
Saturday, Oct. 12, 10 a.m.: Downtown Jackson green spaces
Downtown Jackson is one big park with lots of trees, gardens and green spaces. Volunteers will assist Parks staff with trimming decorative grasses in parkway areas and removing litter from downtown streets and sidewalks.
Saturday, Oct. 26, 10 a.m.: Mt. Evergreen Cemetery
Boo! Our final volunteer event of 2024 brings us back to Mt. Evergreen Cemetery for the annual Halloween cleanup. This is a chance to have some spooky fun at the cemetery to celebrate Halloween while also volunteering! The event will feature scary stories, refreshments, and assisting Parks staff with picking up litter, tree debris and leaves.
About Volunteering
Volunteer projects are open to all Jackson residents. No prior sign-up is needed, volunteers can show up and get to work! Equipment is provided by the Parks and Recreation Department. You are welcome to bring your own work gloves and hydration. Events often have coffee and water provided. The time commitment is usually around 90 minutes. Children are welcome at volunteer opportunities, provided they are supervised.
Refer to the "Contact" section of the website if you have questions about these volunteer projects.
Saturday, Oct. 12, 10 a.m.: Downtown Jackson green spaces
Downtown Jackson is one big park with lots of trees, gardens and green spaces. Volunteers will assist Parks staff with trimming decorative grasses in parkway areas and removing litter from downtown streets and sidewalks.
Saturday, Oct. 26, 10 a.m.: Mt. Evergreen Cemetery
Boo! Our final volunteer event of 2024 brings us back to Mt. Evergreen Cemetery for the annual Halloween cleanup. This is a chance to have some spooky fun at the cemetery to celebrate Halloween while also volunteering! The event will feature scary stories, refreshments, and assisting Parks staff with picking up litter, tree debris and leaves.
About Volunteering
Volunteer projects are open to all Jackson residents. No prior sign-up is needed, volunteers can show up and get to work! Equipment is provided by the Parks and Recreation Department. You are welcome to bring your own work gloves and hydration. Events often have coffee and water provided. The time commitment is usually around 90 minutes. Children are welcome at volunteer opportunities, provided they are supervised.
Refer to the "Contact" section of the website if you have questions about these volunteer projects.
Fundraisers |
No fundraisers planned at this time. If you'd like to support People for the Parks and Trails, please visit the Donate tab of our website.