CNC needs volunteers for the following projects:

• Lead tours and welcome visitors on the weekends. The only requirements are that volunteers be at least 18 years old, enjoy meeting people and have a love of nature.  They will also need to complete a docent training session so they will be familiar with the flora, fauna and history of the site. This is a great volunteer opportunity if you would like to spend time in a beautiful setting and help CNC fulfill its mission.
• Creek Cleanup on Sat/Sun, May 2/3 to get ready for the Grand Opening of our new Paddler’s Perch. Volunteers are needed to go out in canoes and/or walk the grounds and gather trash from the creek and surrounding areas. We have all needed equipment for this project (canoes, life jackets, gloves, grabbers, etc.).
• Represent CNC while manning display/info booth at other special events (dates TBA). This involves setting up CNC materials, handing out literature, and answering general questions.
• Assemble membership packets (folding materials, stuffing envelopes, affixing mailing labels, etc.). This is an ongoing opportunity (approximately once a month for several hours); however, we’d gladly accept help on a one-time basis too.
• Teach Field Classes/Field Trips (as needed). This would be a great opportunity for a retired teacher or a college student majoring in education and/or environmental sciences. Involves instructing elementary and middle school students on a variety of topics while leading them on hikes and nature activities. Volunteers will need to complete a training session.
• Light carpentry work. We need someone with skill in carpentry/construction to build several small to medium-sized outdoor animal enclosures and Red Wolf den boxes.

If you are interested in any of these rewarding opportunities, please contact Christina at 821-1160 x0 or ckoch@chattanature.org.