The Society of Les Voyageurs

The Society of Les Voyageurs is a fraternal society made up of a diverse group of folks who share a central interest in the out-of-doors and whose life's work [or life's play] will focus on things environmental.

The organization was founded in 1907 by University of Michigan students who admired the early pioneering French trappers (called "Voyageurs") for their love of forest, field, and water. The Society has seen many generations of foresters, biologists, educators, engineers, and enthusiasts pass through its portals.

In 1925, we established a permanent home on the banks of the Huron River just North of Central Campus. Here, we continue to celebrate traditional weekend dinners followed [on some weekends] by programs, slide shows, canoe outings or hikes along the Huron River, and/or spontaneous midnight canoe races with members, alumni and guests.