Volunteer Opportunities – We Nurture Nature

**Current volunteers may report service hours Here

The Forest Preserves of Winnebago County provides unique and enriching opportunities for local citizens to explore and learn about our natural areas and the wildlife that inhabit them. Whether you assist at a one-time event, or commit to a long-term project, our volunteer program offers flexible opportunities that appeal to a wide variety of interests – for individuals and groups alike! Experience is not required, and on-going training is provided.

R.E.A.P. Volunteer Workdays (Restoration.Education.Appreciation.Preservation.)

Come to our volunteer workdays held on the third Saturday of every month between April and October at various forest preserves from 9 a.m. until Noon. There is no commitment (only a waiver is needed to join in the fun)! No experience is necessary and all ages are welcome. Our natural resource experts offer hands-on ecological restoration training consisting of invasive plant removal and native seed collection, plus enriching conservation activities when our work is done. Participant names are entered into a drawing for a chance to win a prize! Coming up, our last volunteer workday of the year:

Saturday, October 20, 2018 – Ferguson Forest Preserve

R.E.A.P. Workday at Cedar Cliff Forest Preserve

View more pictures from our September 15th R.E.A.P. Volunteer Workday at Cedar Cliff Forest Preserve!

Volunteer Trainers Justin and Steve

View a snapshot of our 2018 Volunteer Opportunities

Apply HERE! We make it easy to nurture nature.

Questions?

Contact Kim O’Malley at (815) 877-6100, or e-mail komalley@winnebagoforest.org.

Our partner agencies offer volunteer opportunities, too!