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Current Seasonal Opportunities
Click on the number of hours you want to sign up for to be directed to the sign up page for that specific opportunity.
Or you can click HERE to go to the list of all volunteer opportunities that we offer right now, not just our Working Together, Separately program.

Douglas-Hart Nature Center: Do on own time

Ash Stump Painting

Our Ash trees have been infected with Emerald Ash Borer, meaning we sadly we are in the process of cutting them all down. Help us make the best of the situation by painting one (or more) of our stumps nature or game themed ideas. The best part? You can do stump painting on your own time. Just contact us and let us know the stump you want to paint, when you want to paint it, and the idea you have, and we'll provide the paint and brushes. 

Douglas-Hart Nature Center: Mon.-Fri. 1, 2, or 3 hour slots 
*  available for Home School Conservation as well

Land Stewardess Director Special

Sometimes we have conservation projects that are time-sensitive. Weather it is helping us use the wood chipper so we don't have down trees blocking the way, watering, cleaning trails, or even planting, this position is for those who are "up for whatever."

Critter Castle Creation ​*

Critter castles are a great way for us to get rid of excess tree debris and to help provide safe places to live for our local critters. Help build a mighty castle for our critters to dwell in. 

Sustainability ​*

Some people are messy and don't always pick up after themselves. Help us keep on the trash fight by picking up trash that is located around the property. 

Mulching ​*

If you look in almost any direction at the Nature Center you'll see mulch in some shape or form. Rather in garden beds, on trails, around trees, or in our specialty areas, mulch is a huge part of what we do around here. Help spread it and support our plants and community with this project. 

Pollinator Care ​* ​

Pollinators are a huge part of our ecosystem, spreading pollen to plants. Normally when we thing of pollinators we thing of bees, but it's not just bees, but birds, butterflies, moths, beetles, or other animals also help in this process. Help support the ecosystem by tending to native plants and providing a home for these 

Seed Collection ​*

Native Plant Cultivation *

Invasive Plant Removal ​*

The Whiteside Garden: Wed. 9-11 or 1-3

Whiteside Wednesdays

Whiteside Wednesdays- 1 and 2 hour slots

2020 is looking a little different for the majority of people and businesses. Our summers typically allow us to work together and even have large groups work together as a team.

This year, however, for the safety of our staff, volunteers, and community, our conservation volunteers will be working independently, with someone that they live with, or safely social distanced with one of our conservation stewards. You may not be working with staff for this program, however staff will be on the premise if you need anything. It is vital that we still get work done, so we are calling on our volunteers to help get done what would normally get done in groups. 
 
For safety purposes, each volunteer must be 18 or older or be accompanied by an adult they live with. All volunteers should also keep a cell phone on them at all times. Emergency numbers and a first aid kit will be provided by us as well as masks, gloves, sanitized tools, and cleaning products (to sanitize tools at the end of your project) for you to use. For those who are going to do multiple projects, a personal pair of gloves will be offered as well. Volunteers are encouraged to call us during their volunteering time if they have any questions, concerns, or information we should know.

Your project can be worked on between 8am-4pm Monday through Friday. Other times are available upon request, please email volunteer@dhnature.org if these times do not fit.

When you sign up for this opportunity, we will contact you (normally by email) and confirm the date and time you have signed up for. 

THE PROCESS:
​1. Sign up for a project you want to do by clicking HERE, or email the volunteer coordinator to help you get set up. 

2. The coordinator will email you to confirm your date and set a time.

3. The day of, staff will have a social-distanced meeting with you to will walk you through expectations, how to sanitize tools when you’re done, when you will follow up (if you aren't doing full time in one sitting), etc.

4. Work on your project and make an impact in your community and the environment. Again, feel free to contact staff at any point during your volunteering session if you have any questions, concerns, or information that we should know.

5. When you are done, please sanitize all tools.

6. Feel free to sign up for another project and repeat.

Thank you so much for your understanding and interest. Your help makes a world of difference. If you have any questions or would like to get involved please feel free to email volunteer@dhnature.org.