Volunteeri​ng

The Friends of the Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve has established a team of dedicated volunteers, who are working hard to help us accomplish our goals:

• Responsible management of the Preserve, and
• Acquiring the remaining undeveloped lands of The Oswegatchie Hills.

We are always looking for additional volunteers to help in this worthy effort, and we know that each volunteer brings his/her unique talents – to the table, or to the trail!

Let us know how you would like to be involved! You can work at home, or as part of a group… out in the Preserve, in the community or on your computer… on a short-term project when you have the time… or on a long-term effort, providing leadership, planning or support functions. Most importantly -- there is a place for everyone who shares our interest in preserving The Hills to help us toward our common goal.

Please contact us vial volunteers@oswhills.org to get more information, or to let us know how you would like to help.

Below see some examples of teams that currently need help, ideas and enthusiasm. As we move forward, we may create new teams or groups, and, at times, there will be positions for volunteers who enjoy working across several teams on a particular issue.

Nature Preserve Conservation including:

• Trail Maintenance
• Post-storm Trail Cleanup
• Establishing New Trails
• When Appropriate, Re-routing Existing Trails

Preserve Enhancements, such as:

• Erosion Control Projects​
• Walkway Construction and Repair

Grant Writing:
Research funding opportunities, and write grant applications as opportunities arise to raise funds for the organization’s projects and programs.​

Ecology/Geology/Archeology: Research and identify unique environmental and cultural concerns in Oswegatchie Hills and educate the public about their value.

If you have an idea or a skill you feel we could use, and don’t see what you feel is a “match” above, please email us at volunteers@oswhills.org. We will find a way to productively use your expertise and get you involved!