 | National Archery in the Schools Program Event Opportunity: DNR
officials are looking for volunteers to help with the National Archery in
the Schools Program Shoot at Hy-Vee Hall in Des Moines as part of the Iowa
Deer Classic. This opportunity will take place March 3, from 9 a.m. to 6
p.m. Volunteers will assist with scoring arrows and organizing archers. No
previous archery experience is required. For more information, contact Ben
Berka at (515) 281-0140.
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| Prairie and Forest Management Opportunity: Officials at Mines
of Spain State Recreation Area are looking for volunteers to help with
burning tall grass prairies, savanna, and forested areas in the park. This
opportunity starts March 1 and ends June 30. For more information, contact
Wayne Buchholtz at (563) 556-0620.
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| Grill Welding and Repair Opportunity: Officials at Big Creek
State Park are looking for volunteers to weld and repair broken campground
and shelter outdoor cooking grills. This opportunity starts immediately
and is ongoing until project completion. For more information, contact Kim
Olofson at (515) 984-6473.
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| Campground Host Opportunity: DNR officials are looking for
dedicated volunteers to serve a favorite state park throughout the busy
spring and summer camping season. Applications are currently being
accepted. The following sites need one or more campground hosts: Lake
Manawa, Lake Wapello, Dolliver, Lake Macbride, Pleasant Creek, Prairie
Rose state parks, and Stephens State Forest campground. For more
information contact Tricia Rummer at (515) 281-4539.
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| Water Quality Monitoring Opportunity: DNR officials are
preparing volunteers to help with water quality monitoring by offering
training workshops throughout the state during April through August. For
more information, contact Jacklyn Gautsch at (515) 205-8581. |
