Volunteer

Cedar Ridge Preserve offers several volunteer opportunities for those interested in environmental conservation and community engagement.

2026 Summer Camp Manager:

• Position: 7 weeks
• Monday through Friday
• 8 hours/Day 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• June 15-Aug 5 (7 weeks)
• Pay: $25/hr
• Email Resume & Cover Letter to crpmanagement7@gmail.com
• Full details can be found HERE
• Position closes by April 23 or until filled.

Conservation in Action Days: Held on the first and third Saturdays of each month, these events involve activities such as trail maintenance, invasive species removal, habitat restoration, and butterfly garden upkeep. Volunteers meet at 8:00 AM during summer and fall, and at 9:00 AM during winter and spring, near the maintenance barn. Participants are advised to wear long sleeves, pants, and closed-toe shoes, and to bring water, sunscreen, and hats (See our calendar).

Prairie Planting Day: An annual event focused on restoring native Blackland Prairie ecosystems. Volunteers assist in planting native grasses and wildflowers, contributing to biodiversity and supporting pollinators.

Nature Ambassador Table: Volunteers staff informational tables at the preserve’s entrance, providing visitors with educational materials about local flora and fauna, upcoming events, and conservation efforts. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy engaging with the public and promoting environmental awareness.

Thursday Morning Projects: Every Thursday at 8am and meeting by the maintenance barn. These are small and slower projects ranging from working in the garden and the demonstration prairie, and light trail maintenance. We meet Thursdays at 8:00 AM by the maintenance barn.

Volunteer Role Application: Apply for specific volunteer roles at Cedar Ridge Preserve. This is the next step in our volunteer program. We are planning to  organize and train our volunteer team more completely. By doing so, we hope to further our organizational goals of conservation and nature education.