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This is on going survey of butterflys found at ABK.
Program: Albert and Bessie Kronkosky State Natural Area
Contact Person: Howell Pugh
Contact Phone: (830) 328-2528
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Experienced birder wanting to keep your skills sharp? New to birding and would like to gain experience while hiking with very experienced birders?Albert and Bessie Kronkosky State Natural Area (ABK) has a great opportunity for all skill levels of birding. Come survey birds with us every first Tuesday of the month. You will be hiking with very experienced birders who happy to teach all levels of birding to those that are interested.Details:· Must be a registered and approved volunteer for Texas Parks & Wildlife Department.· Must wear the appropriate shoes for hiking in moderately difficult terrain (no open toed shoes or sandals).· Must bring water and snacks are recommended.· Binoculars are strongly recommended for identifying bird species but are not required.· Must bring a good attitude and willingness to work in a group of differing bird skills.· January June, survey begins at 8:00 am.· July and August, the survey will start at 7:30 am.· September December, the surveys will begin at 8:00 am.Sign up quick for your spot to help survey. There is a limited amount of available spots each month.
New Volunteers must sign up for the Tree Inventory Training Event on April 13th. You cannot sign up for Tree Inventory shifts until you go to the Tree Inventory Training Event. Participants will learn how to collect data for our Forest Inventory as part of our Forest Management plan. There will be a classroom portion with background, instructions, tree ID, and how the information is used. Then we will go into the field and do a few plots to familiarize everyone with the process. Volunteer Tree Inventory events will consist of a crew of 3 to 4 volunteers at a time for 4 hours shifts.Training Day - What to Expect: 8am to 12pm: Power point instruction/lecture inside the Group Barracks at Bastrop State Park.12pm to 2:30pm: Field training. Be prepared to be outdoors hiking through areas of the forest that have thick vegetation with no trails. At the training volunteers will learn the history of forest management in the park and the Lost Pines. They'll learn what tree inventory is, why it's important, what we learn from the data and exactly how to do the inventory and gather that data. We will go out in the field, learn to navigate to inventory areas with GPS and conduct an hour or two of tree inventories so that everyone gets good hands on training. After this training volunteers should be able to conduct Tree Inventories with out a staff member present. After the training volunteers are expected to sign up for 2 or more inventory events a month.Bring: Sack lunch, snacks, bottled water, note pade and writing utensil, sun and bug protection. Wear weather appropriate clothing, close toed shoes, pants, long sleeve recommended. *Recommended for able bodied persons as inventory takes place in thick vegetation, off trails, and can require miles of hiking through very uneven terrain with lots of tripping hazards.Field Duties Include: Conditions during field training and during all other tree inventory volunteer events: Outdoors, off trail, through forest vegetation/thick vegetation, uneven terrain, hazardous plants in some areas. Volunteers need to be able to hike 4 to 5 miles off trail, hiking over downed tree logs, through thick brush, up hills, possibly down ravines, watching for stump holes/vines/hazardous vegetation and other hazards.Required Qualifications: Must have gone to the in person Tree Inventory Training on Saturday, 1/27/24 or go to the Tree Inventory Training on April 13th before signing up for shifts.Time Comitment: Minimum of signing up for two shifts a month. One shift is 4 hours long. These tree inventories will be going on all year. Time slots every Saturday and Sunday morning/afternoons. Shifts will be 4 hours in the morning and 4 hours in the afternoon. If we have enough interest for weekday inventory then we will open up time slots then as well.
Program: Bastrop State Park
Contact Person: Madalyn Miller
Contact Phone: (512) 718-0211
Big Bend Ranch State Park and Black Gap Wildlife Management Areas are certified by International Dark Sky Association as a Dark Sky Park (BBRSP) and Dark Sky Sanctuary (BGWMA).These designations mean that the night sky over these areas has not been affected by light pollution and is dark enough to see astronomical features such as the Milky Way that can no longer be seen in many urban areas. To monitor sky quality over time, we are looking for volunteers to gather sky quality data, observe, and/or photograph the night sky.Camp fees and/or park entrance fees may be waived for volunteers who sign up and provide the park with observations and/or images. All data will be appropriately managed and credited if presented to the public.
Program: Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Contact Person: Layla Spurlock
Contact Phone: (432) 424-3327
Assists TPWD - Coastal Fisheries Biologists and Wildflife Technicians with the collecting, processing and reporting data from marine activities in the ecosystem. Specific methodology may include use of sampling gears (bag seines, gill nets, trawls and oyster dredges.) Interaction with the public- Outreach/educational youth events. Normal workweek is 8-5 Monday through Friday, with frequent hours to include early mornings, late evenings and weekends.
Program: Coastal Fisheries Region 1
Contact Person: Derek York
Contact Phone: (281) 534-0115
Assist park staff with resource management projects. Duties may include: - Trail Maintenance and Projects- Spotlight Deer Surveys - Bat Counts - Weed Management
Program: Colorado Bend State Park
Contact Person: Frank Barrientez
Contact Phone: (325) 628-3240
This position will serve as a volunteer for Cooper Lake State Park Doctors Creek unit. This position will work with park staff to assist in maintenance, janitorial, clerical, trail work and/or customer service duties.
Program: Cooper Lake State Park/Doctors Creek Unit
Contact Person: Andrew Savage
Contact Phone: (903) 395-3100
This position will serve as a volunteer for Cooper Lake State Park South Sulphur unit. This position will work with park staff to assist in maintenance, janitorial, clerical, trail work, and/or customer service duties.
Program: Cooper Lake State Park/South Sulphur Unit
Contact Phone: (903) 945-5256
Assists the Region 4 Cultural Resources Coordinator with sensitive archeological site visits and conducts research at local state parks and labs. Tasks may include, but are not limited to, fieldwork, lab work or research, as needed. Must be an ethics-bound member in good standing of a Houston or surrounding area archeological society with corresponding certifications. A background check is required.
Program: Cultural Resources--State Parks
Contact Person: Jason Chambers
Contact Phone: (281) 456-8266 x236
Service projects needing graduation hours for community serive.Cleaning areas for birding and camping sites, other projects include monarch butterflies, bird count, aquatic science project .Will instructed on hand tool safety and the how to use shovels, rakes, loopers,etc.
Program: Devils River State Natural Area- Hughes Unit
Contact Person: Nora Padilla
Contact Phone: (830) 395-2133
Do you have a passion for nature and the outdoors? If you enjoy talking and learing about nature and being outside in the beautiful San Felipe Creek this opporunity is for you! Park Ranger will be providing instructional training before outreach programsAs an Outreach Volunteer you will be able to share your passion by assisting with:Leave No Trace, Fishing 101, Aquatic Science, Aquatic Wild, Native Plant and Wildlife Identification.We are hoping to have several events in Del Rio, Texas. We will have about 50 students at each event, will divide the lesson/talks/ presentation to about 10-12 students per presenation and rotate them from one presenter to another.
Program: Devils River State Natural Area-Del Norte Unit
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Do you have a passion for nature & the outdoors? Do you want to share the joy of the natural world with others? Do you want to help us protect the wonder of Enchanted Rock? Do we have an opportunity for you!Enchanted Rock Interpretation/Education Volunteers are on the front line of helping visitors enjoy the state natural area while also teaching them ways that they can help protect this place for future visitors and future generations!Duties may include:- Independently presenting educational and interpretive talks and hikes.- Assisting park staff with guided hikes, school group programs & evening programs.- Leading experiential based programs such as Nature Journaling or Art in the Park.- Performing informal roving interpretation including table demonstrations, such as Skins & Skulls.- Teach skills based programs, such as Birdwatching, Stargazing, or Nature Journaling.A criminal background check is required.
Program: Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Contact Person: Addison Preston
Contact Phone: (830) 685-3636
Program: Region 3 Office
Contact Person: Toni Aguilar
Contact Phone: (903) 245-3178
Come be a volunteer at Goliad State Park where you can assist the park with various opportunities depending on your interest and experience. Special skills are highly desired. Program opportunities include: - Assisting with and conducting interpretive programs including bird walks, wildflower walks, history tours, etc.- Maintaining the Wildlife Viewing Blind and Bird Feeding Program- Greeting people at Mission Espiritu Santo and Zaragoza Birthplace- Maintaining interpretive exhibits and materials- Assisting with special events- Maintaining park flower beds- Demonstrating Spanish Colonial lifeways, such as spinning, weaving, and blacksmithing Criminal background check required. Must be 17 years old or accompanied by an adult and be able to volunteer five hours each month.Does not include Park Hosting opportunities. See Park Host (Maintenance) or Park Host (Interpretation/Education).
Program: Goliad State Park
Contact Person: Emily Byrd
Contact Phone: (361) 645-3405
Assist with wildlife/plantlife surveys at Guadalupe River State Park and Honey Creek State Natural Area. No experience necessary; training will be provided.Upcoming wildlife surveys:-Breeding bird point-count surveys (Spring 2024; survey team is FULL)-Golden-cheeked Warbler point-count surveys (Spring 2024; survey team is FULL)-White-tailed Deer Spotlight Surveys (Fall 2024)
Program: Guadalupe River State Park
Contact Person: Jessica Bergner
Contact Phone: (830) 214-3635
Work with park staff to perform service projects on specified days that the VFW will be coming out to the park.*Only VFW members should apply and be placed with this opportunity.*
This weekday opportunity is designed for those who have an interest in pursuing a career in the wildlife management field. Farm type work like pond sweeping, water quality testing and general assistance to hatchery technicians are some of the experiences with this volunteer position. Contact us to find out more.Current wildlife management students, exceptional high school students and others with an interest in developing their skills in this field are encouraged to apply.
Program: Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center
Contact Person: Craig Brooks
Contact Phone: (903) 670-2222
Assist hatchery staff with maintenance, pond management and fish culture. Volunteer can select shifts during normal hatchery hours: 8am - 4pm, M-F. The hatchery is located in North Texas, approximately 23 miles west of Wichita Falls below Lake Diversion.
Program: Dundee Fish Hatchery
Contact Person: John Paret
Contact Phone: (940) 586-1203
Assist hatchery staff with pond management, fish culture, and hatchery maintenance. Volunteer can select shifts during normal hatchery hours: 8am - 4pm, M-F. The hatchery is located in North Texas about 90 miles west of Ft. Worth.
Program: Possum Kingdom Fish Hatchery
Contact Person: Ryan Rogers
Contact Phone: (940) 779-2301
We're looking for volunteers who are looking to gain experience, or who already have experience, in natural resource field work!Duties may include:-Assisting with wildlife surveys (such as golden-cheeked warblers or white-tailed deer)-Deploying trail cameras and recording data-Maintaining hunting blinds-Trail maintenance and preservation
Program: Hill Country State Natural Area
Contact Person: Paul Hendrix
Contact Phone: (830) 796-4413
