Be the Air Zoo’s first point of contact with our guests and set the tone for fun! Volunteers will greet customers and give general information about the Air Zoo. Must be at least 17 and able to work a minimum of 12 hours a month.
Parcel Monitors have the opportunity to contribute to an integral part of the GRNA Natural Resources Management Plan, as volunteer-led efforts to monitor the health of the natural area is a key priority. Parcel Monitors work in small teams of volunteers to walk GRNA’s almost 70 parcels, collecting data on an iPad in the ArcGIS…
Vernal Pools are ephemeral wetlands that fill with water in the spring and usually dry out by late summer. They are critical breeding habitat for many rare animals, including fairy shrimp and several species of amphibians and reptiles. Vernal Pool Monitors have the opportunity to contribute to an integral part of the GRNA Natural Resources…
Education Program Aides assist with large educational programs, including school field trips, home school programs, public programs, family festivals, and events. Volunteers provide support and assistance to Naturalists while they lead classes or events for children or adults. Assistance during field trips may include preparation of programs, distributing supplies, supervising groups of children, answering questions,…
Outreach volunteers serve as ambassadors to GRNA, Inc. by sharing information about who we are and what we do with the public. By being present at regional events and festivals, outreach volunteers share their knowledge of Grass River’s ecology and history with the public. Outreach volunteers also serve as the face of GRNA in many…
Stream Monitors have the opportunity to contribute to an integral part of the GRNA Natural Resources Management Plan, as volunteer-led efforts to sustain and monitor the health of our streams is a key component of the management plan. Stream Monitors take part in two stream sampling events each year, one in the spring and one…
Docents serve as interpreters for visitors, connecting them to the incredible natural world of GRNA. Working in either the Nature Center or on the trails as guides, docents share their knowledge of GRNA’s ecology and history with the public. Docents may also assist staff with event set up and preparation and help with other tasks…
Butterfly Monitors have the opportunity to contribute to an integral part of the GRNA Natural Resources Management Plan, as volunteer-led efforts to sustain and monitor biological diversity is a key component of the management plan. Butterfly Monitors adopt a section of trail and walk it regularly throughout the summer, identifying and documenting butterfly populations for…
Stewards perform basic trail maintenance functions including trimming, simple boardwalk repair, removing debris, and sign replacement or installment. This position may also entail manually removing invasive plant species. Trail maintenance will be conducted using a variety of hand tools which require training on how to properly and safely use the tools. The Land and Trail…
Native Plant Gardeners maintain the established plantings around the Nature Center, including the wetland, meadow, and serenity gardens. Gardeners will be responsible for weeding, watering, and general maintenance of the native species in our gardens. These volunteers will also have the opportunity to participate in the Nature Center Garden Club.