Volunteer Opportunities

Assisting at the parks is a rewarding way to raise awareness of the importance of our natural lands. Use your experience to help preserve our future in Calvert County by becoming a Volunteer. To volunteer, contact cypressswamp@co.cal.md.us.

Here are some of the ways you can help:

Teach

Work with a naturalist teaching our Nature Discovery programs. Weekend opportunities may include work with small groups in the "loft" or on the trail.

Outreach

Organize and promote our sites and programs at special events such as PRAD, Children's Day, etc.

Events

Raise money for BCNES. Assist in organizing and running events, including the herb sale and annual auction. Help sell raffle ticket sales, etc.

Research

Collect data for ongoing research projects. Interested in bluebird, kestrel, or barn owl nest box projects? How about amphibian and reptile distribution and population studies? We need help with these and various other projects!

Animal Care

Care for live animal collections. Job includes feeding animals, cleaning enclosures, or transporting injured wildlife.

Receptionist/Host

Greet the public for a few hours at one of the sites. You can answer the phone, and assist with sales. Weekdays and weekends available.

Administrative

Use your special talents: media skills, word processing, public speaking, etc., to help us expand the reach of our programs.

Park Maintenance

Get down to earth! Help build trails, clear roads and hiking paths, and generally beautify our parks' trails and gardens. Assist with construction projects: boardwalks, planting, etc. Times vary.

Battle Creek Nature Education Society (BCNES) is dedicated to the development of a responsible environmental ethic in all people by providing opportunities for environmental education and compatible recreation; and the preservation of the natural heritage of Calvert County. BCNES is a 501(c)3 organization.
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