Volunteers

Volunteer Picnic '22

Become a VOLUNTEER today!

The Lost Island Nature Center has numerous opportunities for anyone that wants to volunteer.
Call the Nature Center at (712) 837-4866 or email us at paccb@paloaltocounty.iowa.gov to inquire about becoming a volunteer.

The Nature Center is open every  Saturday & Sunday from 1 - 4 pm, April through December.

Volunteer to be a weekend host.  Our weekend hosts greet the public, answer the phone, and handle gift shop sales.
A volunteer newsletter is sent out bi-annually with recent updates and happenings at the Nature Center.

Volunteer to care for and weed flower gardens:  From April through October, we are looking for volunteers to weed the flower gardens at the Nature Center. If you want to do it for a day, month, or several months, please give us a call.

Be a Volunteer for our Halloween Hike or one of our many other events.
These types of events vary annually and can always utilize wonderful volunteers.
Both volunteers and attendees enjoy our events!

Listing of our Weekend Host Volunteers:
Margo Adams, Ruthven                              Lois Enger, Emmetsburg
Marcie Frevert, Emmetsburg                    Kris Hackbart, Emmetsburg
B. J. Hemmingsen, Ruthven                      Renee' & Mike Kendall, Ruthven
Michelle Kogel, Emmetsburg                    Mike Moran & Nori Van Den Hurk, Emmetsburg
Lisa Markley, Ruthven                                Mary Lou Morrison, Emmetsburg
Terry & Sandra Naig, Cylinder                  Jim & Sharon Neighbors, Ruthven
Barbara Phillips, Spencer                           Sally & Lynn Potter, Ruthven
Terry Putnam, Spencer                               Connie Reinert, Ruthven
Jim & Karen Sewell, West Bend                Jeriene Sleper, Ruthven
Wendell Willrett, Ruthven                         Georgia Wrightsman, Ruthven
Dave & Cathy Wyatt, Ruthven

Thank you all for volunteering your time for the Lost Island Nature Center and Palo Alto County Conservation!

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