Join the friendly volunteers who help The Nature Conservancy restore remnants of our rare and beautiful prairie landscape and learn about our natural heritage in the process. New faces are always welcome! Work parties are scheduled year-round every Tuesday and every second Saturday of each month. For more information or to sign up, please email Lauren Poulos at lpoulos@tnc.org.
A network of citizens, landowners, conservation groups and public agencies is working together to safeguard and restore the South Sound prairies. As a volunteer, you can:
- help remove invasive species
- establish native plants
- provide nesting sites for prairie birds
- ensure compatible use of prairie lands
- support continued protection of prairies
The Nature Conservancy of Washington has some great opportunities for you. To learn about our current volunteer opportunities e-mail your postal mailing address to WAvolunteer@tnc.org and we'll send you more information.
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities:
Prairie Restoration - Thurston County
Every Tuesday
Every Tuesday volunteers meet with staff from The Nature Conservancy to conduct restoration work on one of the prairies in the south sound. The work varies from pulling Scotch Broom to planting native species to conifer control. Each week on the prairies brings a new restoration activity. Learn to clean seeds or monitor prairie species. Please join us! For more information, contact Lauren Poulos at lpoulos@tnc.org.
Glacial Heritage Preserve
Second Saturdays
Work parties are held every second Saturday of each month. Occasional bonfires and potlucks have been known to happen. Contact Lauren Poulos at lpoulos@tnc.org.
Schools and Groups
Restoration work is also a great team building activity! Bring your school or civic group out to the prairies and enjoy the outdoors together while you improve the environment.
Annual Events
Prairie Appreciation Day at Glacial Heritage Preserve and Mima Mounds Natural Area Preserve happens only once a year. Please visit their website to find out how you can participate.
