Volunteer Opportunities

Conservation and restoration of habitat are our core mission and our greatest need. Initially, the first preserve acquisitions contained small, rich, remnant hills separated by farm fields. Over the past several decades, these agricultural lands have been restored to prairie. This work is ongoing. Of all these opportunities, our greatest need is for folks willing to help with restoration, mainly seed collection and weed management.
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Fall

• ​Harvesting Seeds for Grasslands Restoration​
• Processing and Storing Seeds
• Weeding and Brush Clearing
• Serving on a Controlled Fire Crew (Certification Required)

Winter

• Planting Seeds
• Clearing Trees and Brush
• Applying Herbicide to Invasive Trees and Shrubs

Spring

• ​Harvesting Seeds for Grasslands Restoration
• Weeding and Brush Clearing
• Serving on a Controlled Fire Crew (Certification Required)

Summer

• Harvesting Seeds for Grasslands Restoration​
• Weeding
• Applying Herbicide to Invasive Trees and Shrubs

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Year Round

• Stewarding Units
• Leading or Attending Workdays
  
• Bison Corps/Bison Fence Monitoring
• Leading Tours
• Equipment/Vehicle Maintenance
• Woodworking and Construction
• Giving Presentations
• Coordinating or Helping with Special Events, including Autumn on the Prairie
• Developing Publications and Marketing Strategies
• Raising Funds
• Taking Photographs
• Stream Monitoring

College Students: During the late fall, winter, and early spring, Nachusa staff and trained volunteers focus on tree and brush removal involving heavy equipment. Because of safety considerations, workdays are not open to students seeking extra credit or fulfilling class requirements from November 17, 2018, to April 27, 2019. If you are planning on attending a workday, please discuss your participation with your instructor. You do not need to contact us.

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Volunteer Workday Schedule

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