Special projects are a unique opportunity to take on a specific volunteer job to help us take care of the various activities that happen around the foundation. Each of the projects can be done on your own to fit your schedule. Each project can be done in as little as one hour a week, but please commit to coming in every week to work on your special project. If this is not possible please email volunteer@dhnature.org and we will see if we can work something out.
Because these projects are is so important, those who take them on have the option to receive special recognition. For example, if you take on the Butterfly Garden as a Specialty Garden Steward, you will then have a sign put in the butterfly garden stating "Butterfly Garden is taken care of by our volunteer Butterfly Garden Steward [insert your name]."
If you don't see something below that peaks your interest, but you have a special hobby, task you're wanting to try out, need you want to meet, etc. please email volunteer@dhnature.org and we can create a special project just to fit you (for example, sewing, woodworking, cleaning, etc.)
Because these projects are is so important, those who take them on have the option to receive special recognition. For example, if you take on the Butterfly Garden as a Specialty Garden Steward, you will then have a sign put in the butterfly garden stating "Butterfly Garden is taken care of by our volunteer Butterfly Garden Steward [insert your name]."
If you don't see something below that peaks your interest, but you have a special hobby, task you're wanting to try out, need you want to meet, etc. please email volunteer@dhnature.org and we can create a special project just to fit you (for example, sewing, woodworking, cleaning, etc.)
Projects for the whole Foundation
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Mowing HelpWith the small staff that we have, and the fact that grass grows amazingly fast, we are looking for someone who enjoys mowing to help donate some of their time to help out our maintenance men and cut our grass.
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Booth VolunteerWith a small staff, a booth volunteer can help us be more active in the community and help us to more outreach.
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Projects at The Douglas-Hart Nature Center
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Willow Arch CreationHelp us create a willow arch leading to our fairy garden. When placed in the ground, parts of a willow will root, meaning we can take willows from our Wetlands and use them to create this mystical-looking arch for kids to enjoy at our Nature Play area.
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Family ForestHelp take care of a set of 10 new trees by mulching, watering, and other tasks that may arise.
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"As needed" Cutter and ChipperThis special projects is slightly different from the rest because it will be in a more "when we need you" type style.
This project will help us cut and chip our Ash trees that need to come down thanks to emerald ash borer. |
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Watering SpecialistHelp us water our new plants
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Birdhouse StewardHelp us with our conservation efforts by cleaning and monitoring activity in our birdhouses.
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Invasive Species SpecialistWe will train you to spot and remove invasive species at our Nature Center.
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Plant Species MonitoringCollect data on woodland and prairie plants.
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Special Area StewardMaintain the Nature Play area, Outdoor Classroom, Gazebo, Pond, or Campfire Area. What is asked of you will vary depending on the location, however, most of the time this maintenance will be spreading mulch, picking up litter, pulling invasive plants/weeds, or cleaning the objects in the designated area (such as the stage in the outdoor classroom or gazebo).
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Trail StewardHelp us take care of a portion or all of our trails by picking up litter, helping cut back brush, or raking tree debris (leaves, walnuts, gumballs, etc.) off the trail.
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Nature Play MonitorHelp us watch over and take care of our Kid's Nature Play area. This area is special because it helps kids learn about nature by playing and exploring in the world around them.
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Specialty Garden StewardWork in the Bird, Bog, Butterfly, Seed Nursery, or Educational Garden by watering, planting, and weeding.
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Projects at The Whiteside Garden
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Adopt-A-BedHelp take care of one of Dr. Whiteside's flower beds by mulching, watering, and weeding.
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Special Adopt-a-bedBog gardens are a fun, unique garden with soil that's mixed with sand and Sangamon peat moss. These house many carnivorous plants plants, such as the Venus fly trap, pitcher plants, and sundews. We are looking for someone to give this amazing garden special attention and help us keep up on care.
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Projects at Friendship Garden
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Weekday Garden KeepA lot of families enjoy Friendship Gardens, which is wonderful. Help us to keep the place clean by picking up trash and emptying trashcans, watering, and doing occasional light weeding one day a week.
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Weekend Garden KeepA lot of families enjoy Friendship Gardens, especially on the weekends. Help us to keep the place clean by picking up trash and emptying trashcans along with watering one weekend day a week.
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Adopt-A-BedHelp take care of a bed at Friendship Garden by mulching, watering, and weeding.
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Projects On Hold
DHNC
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Painting ArtistHelp us keep the Nature Center looking nice with various painting projects
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