Special projects are a unique opportunity to take on a 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)."
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)."
Projects at The Douglas-Hart Nature Center
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Birdhouse StewardHelp us with our conservation efforts by cleaning and monitoring activity in our birdhouses
Family ForestHelp take care of a set of 10 new trees by mulching, watering, and other tasks that may arise.
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Invasive Species SpecialistWe will train you to spot and remove invasive species at our Nature Center
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Painting ArtistHelp us keep the Nature Center looking nice with various painting projects
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Plant Species MonitoringCollect data on prairie and woodland plants
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Special Area StewardMaintain the Nature Play area, Outdoor Classroom, Gazebo, Pond, or Campfire Area.
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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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Trail StewardHelp us take care of a portion or all of our trails.
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Watering SpecialistHelp us water our new plants
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Projects at Friendship Garden
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Adopt-A-BedHelp take care of a bed at Friendship Garden by mulching, watering, and weeding.
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Gardening StewardHelp us take care of the garden by checking trash, light raking, and basic gardening work.
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Watering SpecialistWatering new plants on the property
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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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