Join us to help Bluff Lake Nature Center thrive!

Volunteers are essential to support Bluff Lake’s mission of educating individuals to be engaged, resilient, and curious; conserving a natural area in the city; furthering equity in outdoor access; and nurturing the health and well-being of communities and ecosystems.

We couldn’t serve our broad and diverse community while protecting this valuable natural gem in the middle of the city without our volunteers - thank you to all who give their time and service!

Volunteer Areas

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

BOARD SERVICE

LAND STEWARDSHIP

NATURE EDUCATION

CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY GROUPS

Drop-In Opportunities

Youth Volunteers Welcome!

These opportunities are well-suited for individuals who want to participate in a single volunteer event that does not require a long-term commitment. This is ideal for high school students who are looking to complete community service hours!

Trash pickups
Invasive plant species removal (Weed Warriors)

Help us keep this unique Denver urban wildlife refuge thriving! Through trash pickups and invasive plant species removal you can contribute to keeping Bluff Lake a clean and blossoming ecosystem full of life and biodiversity.

This will definitely be a fun and rewarding experience in which you can learn a lot too! We will provide all the tools and training you need so this opportunity is for all levels and ages (adult supervision required).

Visit Bluff Lake’s Eventbrite to register for upcoming opportunities.

Long-Term Volunteering

These opportunities are well-suited for individuals who want to volunteer for 6+ months, and have regular availability. These opportunities may require position specific training. This is ideal for any person who wants to make a continuous impact on the land and community!

Field trips - You will play a key role in giving our young visitors first-hand nature experiences, environmental lessons, and plenty of time to explore.
Visitors lobby
Widlife Research & Surveys
Trash pickups
Invasive plant species removal (Weed Warriors) - You will use shovels and other hand tools to pull and dig out noxious and invasive plants.

You are not required to have experience or an environmental science background–just plenty of energy and enthusiasm! We will provide all the necessary materials, training, shadowing, and support you need. We encourage those who are bilingual, Spanish-speakers in particular, to join us in making nature education and stewardship more equitable.

Please be aware that we will perform a child abuse and neglect background check, reference check, and complete a volunteer waiver.

Apply here to be a long-term volunteer. Our Education Director Chira (chira@blufflake.org) or Natural Resource Director Tess (tess@blufflake.org) will follow up within 2 weeks of receiving your application.

CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Is your staff looking for an opportunity for a team building activity that also makes for stronger and more resilient communities?

Bluff Lake Nature Center has proudly partnered with a variety of organizations who are committed to further Bluff Lake’s mission.

The biggest need for group volunteers is assisting with our land stewardship projects. On some occasions we might need support from volunteer groups at our special events. Please note that projects are heavily weather dependent, especially in the colder months.

If you would like to have your group volunteer with us, please fill out this form and one of our staff members will reach out to you.

COURT ORDERED COMMUNITY SERVICE

We are not accepting any new applicants at this time

Bluff Lake Nature Center is happy to work with you to complete community service hours for Arapahoe or Douglas Counties community service. Tasks may range from invasive plant species removal to miscellaneous maintenance projects and will predominantly involve trash pick up. Please note that we are not able to work with everyone who makes a request due to staff capacity.

BOARD SERVICE

Bluff Lake Nature Center is accepting applications to join our Board of Directors! Did you know that in 2022, BLNC…

→Had over 85,000 onsite visitors?

→Hosted programs for over 10,000 adults and children?

→Had 21 new bird species spotted by our bird watchers?

→Hosted summer camp for 450 campers?

Our organization is growing and we are seeking individuals who want to help! As we look towards the future, we want to make sure that our board is representative of all of the communities that we serve. By joining the board, you will have a chance to participate in strategic planning and implementation of BLNC’s vision.

Board Members commit to a three-year term of board service. Although board members often serve for an additional three-year term, it is not required. The BLNC Board of Directors meets eight times per year for 90 minutes. In addition, Directors are encouraged to participate and support BLNC committees, programs, and events.

We are hoping to bring on six new board members over the next year, so even if right now isn’t the best time but you are interested in future service, please get in touch!

Questions? Contact Rachel Hutchens, Executive Director at rachel@blufflake.org.

Ready to apply? Fill out this interest survey!

Board Interest Survey

Encuesta de interés en la Junta Directiva

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