Volunteer at LC Nature Park!

Share your love of nature with others! Volunteers are a vital part of the LC Nature Park team. We could not achieve our mission of conservation, education, and experience without the help of our amazing volunteers. We have many opportunities at LC Nature Park to fit your schedule and interests.

For questions about volunteering, please contact Megan Williams, Volunteer Coordinator, at megan@lcnaturepark.org

Volunteer Opportunities

Education

  • Trail Guide: lead guided hikes for groups of 5-15 people, ranging in age and ability. Share interesting and engaging information about the park history and local plant and animal life, with the freedom to tailor the tour to your own interests and expertise. Shifts are available during the weekday, weekend and afternoon/evenings.

  • Mills Education Center (MEC) Guide: play a key role in creating a welcoming experience for visitors on Park Open Days. You will sell admission tickets, distribute information about the park and answer questions. Open Days are every Saturday from mid-April to the end of October. Afternoon/evening dates will be added during the year.

  • Field Trip Guide: follow a curriculum to lead or assist in guiding students on nature hikes and conducting hands-on learning activities, tailored for Preschool-Kindergarten, 1st-3rd grade, 4th-6th grade, and Junior High-High School. Shifts are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 9:30a & 1:00p from March-May & August-October

  • Safari Bus Guide: as the driver, lead tours on our Safari Bus, offering guests a behind-the-scenes experience of the park. Shifts are available during the weekday, weekend and afternoon/evenings.

Events

  • Programs: assist with the smooth operation of our monthly programming events held regularly at the park. Duties include setup/take down, checking in guests, running activities, and answering general park questions. Programming shifts happen weekends, weekdays and evenings

  • Community Outreach: represent LC Nature Park at local community events by engaging with event attendees, share information about the park, and answer general questions. Table events are on weekdays, weekends and evenings

Stewardship

  • General Trail Maintenance: regular walk throughs of our designated hiking and safari cart trail to keep clear of any debris and report any major maintenance issues. Shifts are available every week during normal business hours from April-October

  • Mills Education Center (MEC) Maintenance: landscaping and removing debris around the Mills Education Center. Shifts are available every week during normal business hours from April-October

Interested in our great volunteer opportunities listed above? Submit an application using the button below

Teen Camp Volunteer

Teens ages 13-17 may apply to become a Volunteer Camp Counselor at Camp Trillium, a summer day camp for children ages 5-12. Teen Volunteer Camp Counselors should be friendly, outgoing, and eager to share their love of learning and the outdoors. Volunteers will assist Camp Trillium staff with daily duties, including activity setup, leading camp songs and games, and cleanup. Volunteers must commit to serving for one entire week of camp, Monday thru Friday, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM, and attend a mandatory orientation meeting on June 8, 2024.

Groups

If you would like to bring a group of volunteers, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at megan@lcnaturepark.org. Group volunteer opportunities include invasive species removal, seed collection, special events and more.

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Special Events

LC Nature Park hosts multiple special events throughout the year, including Trillium Fest, National Bison Day, and Nature Steward Work Days (invasive species removal, seed collection, etc.). A volunteer application is not required for these opportunities as they only happen a few times a year.

Sign up for our volunteer emails below to be notified when special event sign-ups are posted.