VOLUNTEER
There are many different types of volunteer opportunities through Minnesota Valley Refuge Friends
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INFORMATION DESK
Positioned at the main entrance of the Bloomington Education & Visitor's Center, inside the Blufftop Nature Store -Greet and welcome guests to MN Valley National Wildlife Refuge -Help customers find and purchase items at the Nature Store -Field questions about trails, wildlife sightings, management, etc. (there is a list of rangers who are available to come answer the tough questions) |
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ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Programs are available at the Refuge's Bloomington & Rapids Lake Education & Visitor Centers and in nearby elementary schools. -Remind Chaperones of guidelines for exploring on the Refuge -Help students use equipment, such as field microscopes, binoculars, and compasses -Assist practicum interns with handing out materials and answering questions |
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URBAN OUTREACH Activities are stationed 80% in the community (City Parks, after-school programs, etc), and 20% at the Visitor Center -Work with diverse youth and families -Be sensitive to cultural and language barriers -Encourage and uplift participants to engage with nature |
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TRAIL RANGER Located on the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife trail system -Hike trails and report on conditions and visitor activity levels |
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HABITAT RESTORATION -Weeding and maintaining the butterfly/pollinator gardens at the Visitor's Center -Invasive species removal on the trails -Seed collection of prairie grasses and forbs |
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Interested in volunteering? Contact us here.
MINNESOTA VALLEY REFUGE FRIENDS - 3815 American Blvd. E., Bloomington, MN 55425 - 952-858-0737
Minnesota Valley Refuge Friends is a 501c3 non-profit organization committed to the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Contributions are tax-deductible.
Minnesota Valley Refuge Friends is a 501c3 non-profit organization committed to the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Contributions are tax-deductible.
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