ESCANABA, MI— The Department of Natural Resources is looking for people to mentor youth at the U.P. State Fair.
Volunteers are needed to help staff the DNR’s Pocket Park August 12-18. They can help kids catch and release bluegills in the U.P.-shaped pond, shoot pellet guns or bows and arrows, staff the fire tower, or greet visitors.
Pocket Park is a one-acre site off US-2, within the fairgrounds. It caters especially to youngsters who are seeking an outdoor adventure or to learn an outdoor skill.
Volunteers must be at least 16 years old and pass a background check.
Anyone interested in volunteering should contact Jo Ann Alexander at 906-786-2351, Ext. 0 or alexanderj7@michigan.gov or Kristi Dahlstrom at 906-226-1331 or dahlstromk@michigan.gov.
