Opportunities at Hank Aaron State Trail involve removing invasive species from our native prairie beds and giving the chance for the natives to take control. You can also work with staff on removing invasive species throughout the trail and help maintain the native growth. Opportunities to also assist with the planting of native trees, shrubs, and prairie plants also occur during the springtime!

At the Havenwoods State Forest, help establish native species in our Naturalist Backyard area, our Rain Garden area, and throughout the forest. Work and learn along with forest staff or independently and make a big impact on restoring this forest. There are several different volunteer opportunities available to assist with, please feel free to join and reach out to learn more and we would be happy to have you and help you reach your goals! Looking for around 4 hours per week but can be adjusted.

Assist Operations Manager in the regular stewardship of the Museum’s pollinator gardens on the Museum grounds and at Wayside Wanderings Natural Play Area. Maintain regular communication with Operations Manager for garden updates, maintenance needs, and additional volunteer scheduling needs. Monitor gardens for weeds (preferably 1x/week). 1-10 hours weekly, depending on garden needs. Recruit and/or supervise volunteers to carry out garden stewardship tasks. Help us keep our native gardens beautiful, beneficial, and biodiverse!

Run the Sanderling Nature Center: • Provide excellent customer service by orienting visitors to the property and local area, disseminating information and materials related to rules and regulations, program schedules, interpretive resources, facilities, and other recreational opportunities • Assist with guest speakers and school group visits • Assist with inventorying activity packs, educational materials, and supplies • Provide minor interior and exterior facility upkeep and maintenance • Manage sales for merchandise, ice, and/or firewood • Assist campers and visitors as needed This position can be filled by an individual, couple, or duo. Full-time hosts work Wednesday through Sunday, open nature center during public hours and additional evening or morning hours as needed (e.g., special programs, school groups*, etc.). Nature center hours are 12:30pm – 4:30pm Monday through Friday, 10:30am – 4:30pm Saturday and Sunday. They will receive a free campsite while they are hosting – at the designated Nature Center Host site which includes water and electric hook-ups. We are looking for either a full calendar month or half month commitment, (i.e., either the first half of the month or the second half of the month) for full-time hosts. Please contact Katelyn Grissom, Park Manager, katelyn.grissom@wisconsin.gov for more details.

Art of Natural Play Coordinator: Plan the craft series for the Museum’s Art of Natural Play (nature-based arts and crafts) program (approx. 8 projects total). Gather materials and write instructions for the crafts. Teach crafts to Art of Natural Play leaders prior to the program. Would entail planning crafts (5-10 hours), then approx. 1 hr/week on dates listed above.

Art of Natural Play Coordinator: Plan the craft series for the Museum’s Art of Natural Play (nature-based arts and crafts) program (approx. 8 projects total). Gather materials and write instructions for the crafts. Teach crafts to Art of Natural Play leaders prior to the program. Would entail planning crafts (5-10 hours), then approx. 1 hr/week on dates listed above.

Assist Naturalist in simple food preparation (i.e. making pizzas), buffet table set up, and pavilion set-up for our Friday Field Notes program series. Receive free admission to Friday Field Notes program. 2.5 hours each date listed above.

Join Hunt Hill in learning about the types of bats that live in the area and ways that citizen scientists can monitor them. Once the sun goes down, we will count the bats that emerge from the bat houses around camp and maybe try some acoustic monitoring.

Learn about bumble bee biology and identification tips; then Volunteer for a fun, small-group Bumble Bee Survey. Free! Register online at above URL under "Community Science - Pollinators."

Explore creative inspiration from nature in this hands-on, two-day art workshop featuring land art, printmaking, nature photography, and so much more. Open to all and eligible for WI Master Naturalist continuing education, this workshop encourages creative exploration using natural materials from the Hunt Hill landscape.

Art of Natural Play Coordinator: Plan the craft series for the Museum’s Art of Natural Play (nature-based arts and crafts) program (approx. 8 projects total). Gather materials and write instructions for the crafts. Teach crafts to Art of Natural Play leaders prior to the program. Would entail planning crafts (5-10 hours), then approx. 1 hr/week on dates listed above.

Assist Naturalist in simple food preparation (i.e. making pizzas), buffet table set up, and pavilion set-up for our Friday Field Notes program series. Receive free admission to Friday Field Notes program. 2.5 hours each date listed above.

Cakes at the Lake Volunteers assist at our popular pancake breakfast and nature presentation program. Volunteers can choose the task that they prefer including assisting in the kitchen, directing parking, setting up the Rec Hall for the presentation, or greeting visitors. 3-4 hour shift. You can choose to help at just one or at all three events.

Assist Naturalist in simple food preparation (i.e. making pizzas), buffet table set up, and pavilion set-up for our Friday Field Notes program series. Receive free admission to Friday Field Notes program. 2.5 hours each date listed above.

Assist Naturalist in simple food preparation (i.e. making pizzas), buffet table set up, and pavilion set-up for our Friday Field Notes program series. Receive free admission to Friday Field Notes program. 2.5 hours each date listed above.

Cakes at the Lake Volunteers assist at our popular pancake breakfast and nature presentation program. Volunteers can choose the task that they prefer including assisting in the kitchen, directing parking, setting up the Rec Hall for the presentation, or greeting visitors. 3-4 hour shift. You can choose to help at just one or at all three events.

Learn about bumble bee biology and identification tips; then Volunteer for a fun, small-group Bumble Bee Survey. Free! Register online at above URL under "Community Science - Pollinators."

The Mead Kite Festival is an excellent opportunity for those with Wisconsin Bat Ambassador training to reach hundreds of people of all ages that are curious about Wisconsin bats. The Bat Ambassadors will run a table or two with hands-on engaging educational activities. Materials can be provided by the WI Bat Ambassador program, lunch, beverages, and snacks will be provided the day of the program. Located at George W. Mead Wildlife Area, Stanton W. Mead Education and Visitor Center, 201517 Cty Hwy S, Milladore, WI; 20 minutes from WI Rapids, 25 minutes from Stevens Point, and 30 minutes from Wausau. August 22nd, 2026 10:30 am - 3:30 pm. Contact sandra.deroche@wisconsin.gov for more information.

Monitor Northern Saw-whet Owls during fall migration through trapping and banding. Little is known about our smallest owl species. Banding provides invaluable data on Northern Saw-whet Owls, helping researchers track their movements, assess trends, and the overall health of the population. Training is offered in the spring and fall.

Monitor bats from your own backyard. Once you learn how to use the equipment and complete the monitoring pages, you will be able to provide vital data to further understand how bats are doing in Wisconsin.

Bat Roost Counters sit near the locations of our bat houses beside the Barn at Hunt Hill at dusk. They count the bats as they emerge, providing use with data about how many bats are using the bat houses at different times throughout the summer. Bat Roost Counters do not come in contact with bats. 1 hour per count. You chose the frequency. The more frequent the counts, the better data we have. We aim for a minimum of two counts per summer on the pre-volancy and post-volancy count weekends, but we would like more if possible. No prior experience necessary. We can provide the training to get you started. Priority on the prevolancy weekend (June 5-7) and the post-volancy weekend (July 10-12)

Apply to become a weather observer.

Bluebird Nest Watch Volunteers will check the bluebird nestboxes in the restored prairie one to two times per week to keep track of the number and types of nests, eggs, and young that are raised in the nestboxes through the summer. 1-2 hours, 1-2 times per week. Volunteers do not need to be bird experts. You will be provided with enough training and resources to confidently identify the bird species using the nestboxes.

The Lake Superior Reserve is expanding opportunities for volunteer docents in the Estuarium. Volunteers receive training on logistics of staffing the Estuarium and on interpretation and education skills. We are seeking volunteers passionate about their interaction with the Estuarium and/or with the St. Louis River Estuary itself

The George W. Mead Wildlife Area has an ongoing need for volunteers to assist with educational programming. Volunteers will be responsible for teaching one lesson; the lesson is scripted and all materials will be out and ready upon arrival. Lesson topics include survival strategies, nature hikes, foraging, birding, orienteering, fly tying, and much more. Most lessons are taught outdoors. Groups range in ages, from kindergarten to senior. Contact sandra.deroche@wisconsin.gov for more information.

Volunteers serving in the Education Assistant position will assist Mead staff facilitation of educational programming. Educational programming targets a variety of audiences and may include in‐person as well as virtual program support. Education Assistants may be involved in a variety of tasks including activity set up and tear down, facilitation of education activity, leading interpretive walks, hikes, or snowshoe events, presentation of area of interest, workshop host, and virtual meeting host or moderator.

This person would be contacted every time we have an event to see if they are willing to take photos.

Individuals in this position assist in tasks related to a variety of events. Some events are designed to involve families or school age children. Other events require help such as seasonal cleaning or event facilitation. Check out the events page to see where we are looking for extra help.

Volunteers serving in the Facilities and Grounds Maintenance position will assist Mead staff with general maintenance of the facility and adjacent grounds. Activities may include but not limited to lawn mowing, weeding, managing the bird feeding station, cleaning of windows and doors, staining and painting, cutting firewood, snow removal, and trash, recycling, liter removal. Facilities and Grounds Maintenance volunteers may be asked assist with large event set up, tear down and parking management.

Volunteers serving in the Greeter position will be the initial contact person for visitors and phone calls to the center. Greeters are expected to proactively engage all customers and visitors while responding accurately to all questions posed, in‐person and on the phone. Greeters distribute maps along with other information regarding various property uses, department rules, and guidance. They record visitor numbers and contact information in logbooks. Greeters may assist customers with purchases of merchandise from the Friends of the Mead/McMillan. On occasion, greeters may accept packages shipped to the facility. Experienced Greeters may provide tours of the facility and adjacent grounds or accept additional projects. Additionally, they may be asked to assist with visitor center coverage for times of staff training, mandatory meetings, staff emergencies or illness.

Join our staff and volunteer community to restore and improve the natural habitat for plants and animals, including the conservation of rare communities, and invasive plant removal on our beautiful 185 acres of land.

Seeking Master Naturalists speakers for library programming at Oscar Grady Public Library in Saukville. Specific topic requests include the Great Lakes watershed, and safe and responsible foraging. Contact Elizabeth Wroblewski, ewroblewski@oscargradylibrary.org or 262-284-6022.

Wanted master naturalists that can do one hour presentations to our elementary school nature clubs.

We are looking for master naturalists who are interested in presenting educational programs this spring/summer/fall for children, adults and families at the nature center. We are located inside the Lapham Peak Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest on Hwy C in Delafield, WI. We are open two weekends per month April through October. Specific dates for presentations will be agreed upon with individual presenters. Typically programs are one to two hours in length depending on the topic, type of presentation and audience. Most people present once a season but some opt to present multiple times.

We currently have openings for volunteers for the Raptor Program. Volunteers assist during their weekly morning shift from 9:00am – 12:00pm, with additional weekend and event responsibilities. The goals for volunteers in the program are to provide care for the education birds, and assist Raptor Educators in educational programs throughout the community. Volunteers must be 18 or older, commit to the program for at least one year, and be interviewed by a staff member.

Hunt Hill Nature Center is seeking volunteer School Field Trip Environmental Educators (EEs). EEs would lead one hands-on activity with elementary aged students during their field trip, usually rotating through four groups of students. The activities are pre-written and EEs are provided with orientation prior to the field trip season to learn how to lead the activities. Volunteers can choose how frequently they volunteer. There are opportunities each weekday during the month of May. Most field trips are 5 or fewer hours long.

Share your talents by joining Retzer staff in providing: (1) environmental learning programs to school groups, scouts, or the public (2) fun activities at Special Events (3) environmental stewardship / land management such as invasive removals or conservation surveys. Our themes include subjects like science, nature, insects, water resources, soils, wildlife, seasonal changes, weather, energy, wildlife, etc. Form friendships along the way! Sign up for programs you enjoy at your convenience. If you're new to Retzer, start by completing a Volunteer Inquiry form at the link above. If issues registering, contact retzer@waukeshacounty.gov to express interest. We're so glad to have you join us!

Although we’d like to spend more time walking on the trails, sometimes we’re stuck in the office doing paperwork. We’re looking for volunteers who would adopt our trails and try to walk them once a month or so, carrying along loppers for those unruly prickly shrubs, and letting us know if there are fallen trees that need removal. We have several trails of various lengths waiting for you to adopt!

Working on a small nature trail in the village of Eagle: helping with management of prairie, woods and pond areas, including removal of invasives, planting projects, children's activities. Once we establish the plan, hours can be completed independently or we can work together as everyone's schedule allows!   If you are interested, please contact Jean Weedman.

Turtle Care Assistant - Volunteers will assist with feeding, record keeping, and cleaning the tank for our educational snapping turtle - Snappy. Training and support will be provided to ensure that no injuries or accidents happen when working with a snapping turtle. Ongoing year-round, but you may choose the length and frequency of your service. 1 hour per time, 1-3 times per week. You can choose the duration and frequency of your service. Hunt Hill staff and volunteers will fill in the additional dates to ensure that Snappy receives proper care year-round.

To assist and/or lead any and all activities at Richard Bong State Recreational Area (RBSRA). Be it as a Steward, a citizen scientist, an educator. This is a general call for help in making RBSRA a better place for the general public. To educate, motivate, excite adults, kids to/of/for the joys of Wisconsin and the outdoors in general. Bong has over 4600 acres of land in Kenosha County and needs leaders to assist and promote. Pick your passion and I will help you make things happen there (and beyond). Get started on Wednesdays, 9 AM at our Visitors Center. We call it Workday Wednesdays. Email bongnaturalistassociation@gmail.com for details or visit bongnaturalistassociation.org

Youth summer day camps have been a long-standing tradition at Hunt Hill! Our day camps typically feature environmental-themed learning activities, games, swimming, and crafts in small, age-appropriate groups. Camps are interactive and led by a team of trained and enthusiastic educators. Day camps are Monday through Thursday from 9:00am to 4:00pm, with camper drop-off starting at 8:30am.