Prairie Restoration
Purpose (why we are doing this):
To assist DNR staff with restoration and maintenance of prairie habitat within this unit.
Impact this position will have:
To enhance the native prairie resources of this site.
Responsibilities (duties and tasks)
Authorized work:
- Assist with invasive species identification and removal as instructed.
- Assist with resource surveys, inventories and/or citizen science data collection.
- Assist with habitat restoration (seed collecting, weeding, mulching, seeding/planting, watering, mowing, etc.).
- Clearing brush (no larger than 3 inches in diameter).
- Assist with prescribed fire.
- Assist with herbicide application.
- Operate park/trail ATV as instructed.
- Promote personal safety through use of Personal Protective Equipment for all assigned tasks (PPE provided by park/trail site supervisor).
Restricted work:
The duties assigned to this volunteer position are laid out above. Tasks pertaining to other programs and projects at this park/trail or any other park or trail unit must be agreed upon in a separate Volunteer Agreement Form.
Qualifications Desired:
- Volunteer must be able to carry 30 pounds.
- Volunteer must be able to walk up to one mile over uneven terrain.
- Volunteer must be able to reach overhead, bend over, and squat/kneel down without restriction.
Safety Training Required:
Volunteers operating ATVs, participating in prescribed fire activities and/or working with herbicides MUST participate in required safety training specific to the equipment and project activities. Check with your DNR contact person for training details.
Safety training topics to be covered with volunteers:
- Hydration
- Ticks
- Heat and Cold Related Illness
- Other
Sign up:
- Complete the online application
- Please note that this application will time out after 30 minutes of no activity
- All days and shifts will be visible when you apply
Qualifications Required
- GENERAL - What age category do you belong to? Must be at least Adult - 18 years of age or older
