2021 Volunteer Opportunities

For all volunteer events, park in the Meadow Park parking lot. Please RSVP: email us at CullenNature@gmail.com
All volunteers must sign a city volunteer waiver (once per year) on the day of their first volunteer event of the year.

Garlic Mustard

DATE
TIME
EVENT
Wednesday, April 14th
9:30 to 11:00 am
Garlic Mustard
Wednesday, April 21st
9:30 to 11:00 am
Garlic Mustard
Wednesday, April 28th
9:30 to 11:00 am
Garlic Mustard
Wednesday, May 5th
9:30 to 11:00 am
Garlic Mustard
Wednesday, May 12th
9:30 to 11:00 am
Garlic Mustard
Wednesday, May 19th
9:30 to 11:00 am
Garlic Mustard
Wednesday, May 26th
9:30 to 11:00 am
Garlic Mustard

Bird Surveys

DATE
TIME
EVENT
Thursday, April 15th
7:30 to 9:00 am
Bird Survey
Thursday, April 22nd
7:30 to 9:00 am
Bird Survey
Thursday, April 29th
7:30 to 9:00 am
Bird Survey
Thursday, May 6th
7:30 to 9:00 am
Bird Survey
Thursday, May 13th
7:30 to 9:00 am
Bird Survey
Thursday, May 20th
7:30 to 9:00 am
Bird Survey

SUPPORT THE FRIENDS 

VOLUNTEER

There are a number of ways an individual can contribute. The Friends organizes numerous volunteer events at the Cullen Nature Preserve that include helping with restoration efforts and citizen scientist plant and bird surveys. If you would like to find out more about ways to volunteer your time and expertise, please see the opportunities listed below then connect with us to tell us where your interests lie.
My mother loved volunteerism—she would be thrilled to know people are caring for the Preserve.  Bill Cullen
ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION
Invasive Plant Management, Seed Collection and Broadcasting, ​Planting
FUTURE PROJECTS
Interpretive Signs, Footbridge,
Information Kiosk, Bird Nest Boxes
NATURE-BASED ACTIVITIES
Bird and Plant Surveys,
Photography of the Flora and Fauna
COMMUNICATION AND OUTREACH
Educational Materials, Developing Content for the Website/Future Projects, Social Media, Video Editing 
DONATE
​If you don't have the time to volunteer, please consider a donation instead.
​Donations help fund restoration efforts including the purchase of native seed and plants, as well as future projects, for example, interpretive signs, footbridges, and bird nest boxes. 

Help us leverage the forthcoming grant funding by donating to augment the restoration efforts including the purchase of native seed mixes and plants, as well as future projects, for example, interpretive signs, foot bridges, and bird nest boxes. If you prefer to donate through a Donor Advised Fund, search for Friends of Cullen Nature Preserve and Bird Sanctuary on your donor advised fund website.