Volunteering With the Cibolo Center for Conservation

Volunteer Opportunity: Pollinator Garden Workday (TMN Approved)

Location: Herff Farm, 33 Herff Road
Meeting Point: Barn building (picnic tables under the covered area)
Schedule: 3rd Thursday of the month 
Time Commitment: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Description:
Join us at Herff Farm for a hands-on Pollinator Garden Workday! Volunteers will assist with maintaining and enhancing our pollinator habitats, supporting native plants that provide critical resources for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. This opportunity is suitable for Texas Master Naturalist volunteer service hours.

Activities May Include:

• Weeding and garden bed maintenance

• Removal of invasive species

• Planting native pollinator species

• Mulching and soil care

• Watering and general garden upkeep

What to Expect:

• Being outside for prolonged periods of time

• Bending, standing, and crouching

• Lifting up to 50 lbs

• Volunteer shifts are rain or shine; tasks may change depending on weather

If you are unable to perform these tasks or need accommodations, please do not hesitate to reach out to volunteer@cibolo.org so we can make your volunteer experience at Herff Farm as inclusive and enjoyable as possible.

What to Bring:

• Clothing you do not mind getting dirty and closed-toe shoes

• Gardening tools or gloves (we have tools and gloves available if needed)

• Insect repellent and sunscreen

• Plenty of water

Getting to Herff Farm:

• Enter at 33 Herff Road through the main gate

• Turn right after entering

• Park where convenient

• Enter the barn building and meet the Garden Manager at the picnic tables under the covered area