Little River Wetlands Project restores and protects natural areas for the benefit of people and wildlife, and offers free nature programs for the community--but we can't do all this alone.

We need your help!

If you would like more information please contact our office at:

(260)478-2515 or info@lrwp.org

Volunteer Applications can be
filled out online.

Apply Here

Volunteer Opportunities

Help Plant Wetland Plugs

Saturday, June 9, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Join us for this unique experience of planting wetland plant species in areas where invasives have been removed. Please RSVP with Betsy at 260-478-2515 or b.yankowiak@lrwp.org for this event as site conditions need to be right on the day of planting. Meet at the Boy Scout office parking lot.

Become a Monarch Monitor!

Saturday, June 30, from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Join other monarch enthusiasts as we start a Monarch Monitor Citizen Scientist project at Eagle Marsh. Take this training if you think you can commit to monitoring monarch caterpillar-through-adult populations at Eagle Marsh every two weeks through the end of September. Contact Betsy at 260-478-2515 or b.yankowiak@lrwp.org to RSVP or to learn more. Meet at the Eagle Marsh barn.

Purple Loosestrife Pull

Saturday, July 14, from 12:30pm to 2:00pm
Please help us remove this beautiful but very invasive plant from Eagle Marsh so that more of our native grasses and wildflowers will flourish. And, learn more about purple loosestrife and how to keep it from invading your own backyard. Meet at the Eagle Marsh barn.

How You Can Help

Photo Documentation of Properties:

Do you like to get outside and photograph? We could use someone to document our properties and events for our website, newsletters, etc. Photos must be in digital form and submitted via email attachment.
Trail Guides:

Would you be interested in training as a trail guide and lead groups at our properties?
Water Testing:

All levels of expertise welcome to join quarterly chemical testing and biological assessments.
Plant and Animal Experts:

Help inventory flora and fauna on our properties.
Handy Persons:

Are you handy with tools? Can you fix things? How about tractors? We could use your expertise.
Computer Tech:

Are you good with computer hardware? Or proficient with multiple computer programs?
Office Help:

Would you like to help in our office with filing, organization, word processing, and/or database?
Monthly Brochure Placement:

Keep a stock of LRWP’s brochures at local stores and organizations.
Property Stewardship:

We have many ways you can help us with the maintenance and restoration of our properties.
Removal of Invasive Species:

Rid our properties of unwanted invasives to make way for newly planted species.
Planting:

Join us for seed scattering and tree plantings.
Mowing Crew:

Get trained to drive the mower and be part of a team that will assist with a regular mowing schedule.
Nest Boxes:

Monitor, tag, move, and maintain bluebird and wood duck boxes.
Trail Maintenance:

Help develop new trails and keep existing trails in tip-top shape.
Trash Clean Up at Preserves:

Trash clean-up is always appreciated.

Benefits of Volunteering

Fellowship with like-minded people
Exercise for the mind, body, and soul
Special training and skills
Invitation to special events not open to the public
An insiders' perspective on LRWP
Annual appreciation event
Knowing that you are helping restore much needed habitat