Natural Resource Management Department Seeks Volunteers
The BCCD Natural Resource Management Department is looking for a few more hard working volunteers to join with other hard working volunteers every Tuesday morning to help with habitat restoration projects. This is a great learning experience and chance to work with some “unforgettable” people. If interested or if you need more information, email Aarron Minson at aminson@bccdil.org.
Habitat Restoration
- Seed Collecting – Collecting seed heads from prairie plants, sorting seed, cleaning seed. All equipment and training will be provided. (Year round)
- Brush Clearing – Clearing brush and moving into piles. All equipment will be provided. (Year round)
Special Considerations: Must be willing to work in various weather conditions. - Wildlife Monitoring – Monitoring aquatic turtle traps and bird counting at various conservation areas. All equipment and some training will be provided.
(Spring through Fall)
Special Considerations: Strong wildlife identification skills highly desired. - Planting – Planting a variety of prairie plants at various conservation areas. All equipment and training will be provided. (Spring through Summer)
Special Considerations: Must be willing to work in various weather conditions.
Avid Birders Sought for Surveying
BCCD is in search of avid birders to assist staff in conducting surveys in our conservation areas! You don’t have to be an expert; if you have particular interest and knowledge in bird identification, we’d be happy to have you accompany staff in the field for an informal hike through high quality sites and project areas. All findings will help guide habitat management therein. If you’re interested, send us a message or tell a birder you know!!
Thank you for your interest in the BCCD’s volunteer opportunities. Your time and talents are appreciated. Feel free to fill out the “Time and Talent Volunteer Form” below and submit it for review. It’s that easy.
Maintenance
- Trail Maintenance – Cutting brush along trails at various conservation areas using tree branch clippers. All equipment will be provided. (Year round)
Special Considerations: No chainsaws will be used. Must be willing to work in various weather conditions. - Conservation Area Clean Up – Litter removal and clean up of sites after severe weather (removing downed branches, etc.) All equipment will be provided. (Year round)
Special Considerations: Must be willing to work in various weather conditions. - Building Trades – Previous experience in carpentry, plumbing or as an electrician. Various work includes (but is not limited to) building bird houses, picnic tables, shelving, etc. All equipment will be provided. (Year round)
Special Considerations: Attach a copy of any certification to Volunteer Application, if able.
