LAND STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION

Join our stewardship team and volunteer community as we care for and restore the natural habitat for plants and animals, including tree planting, seed collecting, and invasive plant removal on our preserves. Open to ages 14+. The locations vary around Ozaukee & Washington County.  Sign up on our events calendar!

FALL Schedule:

weekly on Thursdays 9am-12pm

the second Saturday 9am-12pm

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MILWAUKEE VOLUNTEERING

Join our new partner organization, River Revitalization Foundation, down in Milwaukee for stewardship and restoration volunteering on the Milwaukee River Greenway. Meet at RRF (2134 N Riverboat Rd.) unless otherwise noted.  Sign up here!

FALL schedule:

last few Wednesdays 2-4pm,

weekly on Fridays 1pm-4pm

the first Saturday per month 9am-12pm. 

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GROUP VOLUNTEER WORK DAYS

Yes, we do offer volunteer group work days! Corporate groups, student groups, community groups, scouts, churches, we’re happy to work with you outside. Contact Catie, the Volunteer Coordinator (cpetralia@owlt.org) to schedule a work day. Please provide the following information in your email:

• Group Size

• Range of dates and potential times

• Preferred location (Milwaukee or Preserves in Ozaukee or Washington County)

• Special requirements (if applicable)

• Main contact name, email, phone #

Thank you for your interest and we look forward to working with you soon!

 

LAND PROTECTION

Assist with easement monitoring, data collection, and reports for our easement properties in Ozaukee and Washington County. Smart-phone required. Training is provided.

 

ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT

Join our staff and volunteer community at the OWLT office. Assist with event coordination, writing, office support, and visitor reception. Training is provided. The volunteer schedule is flexible Monday – Friday, excluding holidays.

 

WILDLIFE MONITORING

If you’re looking to spend time outdoors for just a few hours a week, be part of our team for wildlife and habitat monitoring to collect data on wildlife, plants, soil, and water on the preserves. Training is provided. Seasonal.

 

RYAN’S WORKSHOP

Assist our Stewardship Director with a variety of construction and maintenance projects on the preserves. Whether it is building a new boardwalk, installing new signs and kiosks, or tuning up equipment, your experience is welcome! Share your skills Monday - Friday, March – October.

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ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

We are a growing organization. Volunteer to support our mission to protect and steward land and water for the benefit of all. Our vision of inspiring people to engage with nature is sustainable with your time and talent. Contact our Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator, Catie Petralia at cpetralia@owlt.org.