Volunteering Opportunities
Education
- Trail Tour Interpreter - Guide weekend visitors on interpretive walks along the 1 1/4 mile forest trails and 1 1/2 mile prairie trail.
- Farm Exhibit Interpreter - Provide information and directions to visitors at the Martyn Farm.
- Natural History Demonstrator - Demonstrate information about natural history topics by using visuals, bio facts and/or live animals.
- Farm Demonstrator - Demonstrate information about the Martyn Farm by using visuals, artifacts and demonstrating a farm chore, such as making butter.
- Weekday Teacher - Teach weekday children's classes offered in the current EcoAdventures Brochure. Natural history and farm topics are covered.
- Outreach - Take ABNC's educational offerings off-site, to share information about ABNC with the public through booths and exhibits, distributing flyers and pamphlets to local businesses, and offering lectures on various topics.
- Information Services Interpreter - Provide information and welcome visitors on the weekends.
Admissions
- Man the desk for the staff receptionist when needed.
Stewardship
Provide assistance to ABNC by participating in preserve/wildlife habitat management and restoration.
- Prairie Friday - Prticipate in prairie restoration efforts including plant salvage and relocation, mowing and vegetation transects.
- Stewardship Saturday - Participate in ongoing Stewardship projects.
- Prairie Burns - Take an active roll in our prairie restoration efforts by participating in prescribed prairie burns. Special training is held twice a year to earn a Burn Training Certificate. A certificate needs to be earned prior to participating in burns.
Facilities/Maintenance
Provide building and equipment repairs. Work on new construction projects. Participate in core area mowing (tractor training will be provided).
Animal Handler
Assist in the proper care and husbandry of all captive animals at ABNC. Training will be provided.
- Demonstrate our animals to the public.
- Assist with the care and feeding of the animals
Mailers
Prepare bulk mailings.
Clerical/Office
Assist ABNC staff in clerical, office and computer duties.
Special Events
Assist by helping with or coordinating ABNC's yearly events such as Fall Festival.