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Current Volunteer Opportunities

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  3. Current Volunteer Opportunities

Date

Opportunity

27 March 2023

Please join us for a volunteer workday at Glacier Creek Preserve!
Activity: Move and stack tree branches and logs in preparation for prescribed fire.
Time: 9 am - 12 pm, we'll depart from the Barn at 9am to drive to the north side of the preserve.

Questions, contact us at: unoglaciercreek@unomaha.edu

March - October 2023

Volunteer opportunities are available to assist with long-term herpetological monitoring at Glacier Creek. Contact the Preserve for more information.

Spring, Summer, and Fall

Contact the Preserve for more information about volunteering on a Prescribed Burn. Spring burns take place April through May. Summer burns take place around 1 July. Fall burns take place usually in November-December. No experience necessary.

  • We recommend wearing long pants and closed toe shoes/boots.

  • Bring a hat and sunscreen to reduce sun exposure.

  • Bring plenty of water, snacks, and lunch.

  • We supply work gloves, safety glasses, and all other equipment needed for land management workdays.


Contact Information

For more information or to volunteer for any of these opportunities please contact us:

Email: unoglaciercreek@unomaha.edu

Phone: 402.595.1175

Directions

For directions to the preserves go to the Locations & Directions page.

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Contact Us

  • Preserves Director: Dr. Tom Bragg
  • Phone: 402.554.3378
  • Email: tbragg@unomaha.edu

  • Preserve Email: unoglaciercreek@unomaha.edu

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