Volunteer opportunities -see postings below

Nature Calgary is operated entirely by volunteers who generously give their skills and time. Volunteers have the opportunity to meet others with similar interests in a fun and rewarding experience. Would you like to participate? Check out the volunteer activities then contact Nature Calgary to join in, find out more or discuss other possibilities...

Nature Calgary Board members needed - see below and contact Andrew 403-279-5209 for details.

Non-board positions -

Publicity Director - coordinate publicity for meetings and events.
Directors-at-Large - a flexible role that provides support to the Board.
Manager of Volunteers - encourage and coordinate volunteers for NC meetings / events, help organize a thank-you event in May.
Welcome Table Volunteers to host the tables at monthly general and/or bird study group meetings.
Membership Promotion - place brochures where prospective members might be, and pursue other ways of attracting new members.
Field Trip Leaders - take others to a favourite natural area. Contact Gus Yaki or Andrew Hart (contact info in newsletters)

Stewardship -

NC is partnering in a research project led by the Weaselhead/Glenmore Park Preservation Society, supported by staff from the City of Calgary and Cows & Fish, to investigate control of invasive shrubs in riparian areas. The project will take place in the Weaselhead over the next three years, starting in May/June of 2011. Volunteers willing to help with this project are welcome! Contact Sarah Nevill at sarahcalgary*@*yahoo.ca or 403-663-9951 for details.

If you have an area that needs some TLC and would like an expert resource to identify non-native invasive plants, please contact us. We have experienced speakers and field trip leaders that can explain the threat that Invasives pose and assist in action events.
If you would like to volunteer for an event, contact us or see below... Always rewarding -- great for all ages!

Representation -

Nature Calgary has a long history of being involved in environmental issues. Representatives are active on several Natural Area committees and frequently provide input at Open Houses and information sessions.

The Nature Calgary Board ensures that Nature Calgary remains an energetic and active organization. Joining the Board is a great way to meet new people and get the satisfaction of a job well done!

Nature Calgary supports these volunteer initiatives

City of Calgary Volunteer Ranger and Parks Interpreters
If you enjoy spending time in nature, bird-watch, take an interest in park protection and preservation, enjoy talking to the public, volunteer four hours a month protecting, preserving, and enjoying Calgary’s parks. Call 3-1-1, or email.

City of Calgary NEP Adopt-a-Park Program - Work collaboratively with the City of Calgary Parks to enhance Natural Environment Parks (NEPs). For details, call 3-1-1 or email.

Friends of Fish Creek Provincial Park Society offers a great selection of conservation volunteer opportunities over the spring, summer and fall, including monthly invasive alien species removal events (June-August), trail care and park monitoring programs. Check the website for more details or contact Bonnie Castle-Dixon, 403-238-3841.

Nature Conservancy of Canada Conservation Volunteers Program
offers exciting conservation volunteer opportunities over the spring, summer and fall at various NCC properties in southern Alberta. See the NCC website for information and to register or contact Colleen Cole, 403-444-3547.

Banff National Park Volunteer Program
A pilot volunteer program with opportunities for park ambassadors, helping hands and citizen scientists. Read details of training, time commitment and job descriptions or phone Tina Barzo 403-763-7036 for information.

U of C
BioSciences Rm. 211

Fort Calgary
(750 - 9th Avenue SE)