Are you or do you know someone interested in conservation or environmental education and outreach? The Nature Center is currently looking for part-time/seasonal staff and volunteers.
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Pioneers Park Nature Center is now hiring part-time/seasonal staff for spring and summer positions.
Availability: Must be available at least two week days (M-F), 9:30 am - 11:30 am and/or 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm.
Provide natural history education to elementary students in indoor and outdoor settings including streams, wetlands, woodland and tallgrass prairie. Knowledge of plants, animals, and habitats is preferred. Must attend staff training prior to hike season. Must be able to walk 1.5 miles on wood chipped trails and endure Nebraska weather. Must be 18 years old.
Availability: Monday - Friday or Tuesday - Saturday, 40/week, April - September or May - August. Possibly additional fall and winter hours may be available.
Perform manual labor in natural areas and/or do general building maintenance or be mechanically inclined. Will maintain trails and grounds by wedding, mowing, pruning, treat plants for disease and insect damage; remove undesirable plant species by cutting, digging, pulling, or spraying. Will paint and clean buildings, maintain vehicles and equipment, and complete other jobs as assigned. Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions. Must be at least 18 years old, with a valid driver's license and clean driving record.
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Become a Nature Center volunteer.
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Help our staff keep up on gardening and landscape maintenance by becoming a volunteer!
Prairie Garden Crew
Help maintain native plantings around the Prairie Building, Hudson Cabin, Heritage School House, and in parking lot. Tasks include planting, weeding, plant propagation, and other general landscaping maintenance. The Prairie Garden Crew meets on Saturday mornings, April - October, weather depending.
Herb Garden
Help maintain the Louise Evans Doole Herb Garden. Tasks include planting, weeding, plant propagation, and general garden care. Herb Garden volunteers meet every other Thursday, May - early October, weather permitting.
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Interested in volunteering?
Contact Jamie at PPNC.
402-441-8708
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Other volunteer opportunities.
On-call Volunteers
Individuals available to help with various projects, one-time needs, mailings, or front desk assistance.
Group Volunteers
Do you have a group that is looking for volunteer opportunities? Church, school, clubs, businesses, or even a group of friends are welcome to volunteer. Call us to learn more about group volunteering.
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Spring Cleaning - Volunteer Day!
Pioneers Park Nature Center invites the public to volunteer.
Saturday, April 11
10 am - Noon
Tasks include:
Garden Clean-up and landscape maintenance.
The plants in our landscaped areas around our buildings are gardens are left untouched over the winter. The leaf litter and old plant debris provide habitat for overwinter insects. Come spring this plant matter needs to be removed for the new growth.
Gloves, tools, and instruction provided. No experience necessary. All volunteers must sign the Lincoln Parks and Recreation waiver form before participation. Children are welcome with accompanied adult.
Contact the Nature Center, 402-441-7895, by April 8th to sign up.
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3201 S. Coddington, Lincoln, NE 68522
402-441-7895
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