Facility

Four bison walking in the prairie with the Denver skyline in the background
Welcome to Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, it's FREE to visit! Located just 10 miles northeast of downtown Denver, you can step into nature and see the native wildlife that call the Refuge home. Bison, deer, raptors, songbirds, waterfowl, prairie dogs, and coyotes are just a few of...

Location

Address

7200 Quebec Street Bldg 121
Commerce City, CO 80022
United States

Date Range

Volunteer Position Overview

Volunteers Needed
Recruitment Start Date
Recruitment End Date
Days
Saturday
Training Required
No
Security Clearance Needed
No
Virtual
No
Suitability
Groups, Kids, Teens, Families, 55+

About This Position

Please meet inside the Visitor Center at 9:00 AM to sign waivers, use bathroom, and get situated. After a brief introduction in the Visitor Center, we will caravan in personal vehicles out to the project site. We will work together to identify native plants and collect their seeds for future restoration efforts.


Please bring long pants, comfortable shoes, sun protection, a water bottle, and gardening gloves if you have them. 20 pairs of gloves will be available for loaning out on first come first serve. Children under 18 MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian.


Note that we use volunteer.gov as a signup, so once you submit the application you are accepted and on our list! Another email with full logistics will be sent out the week of the project.

Duties/Activities

Conservation Education
General Assistance
Natural Resources Planning
Science

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Are you looking for something different than a volunteer opportunity? The Fish and Wildlife Service employs around 9,000 people nationwide and offers great internship opportunities every year.