About
Date: Ongoing during Community Free Days
Time: Flexible shifts during Free Day hours
Location: Mitchell Lake Audubon Center Visitor Center
Help welcome guests during our Community Free Days by staffing an information table with resources about native plants, birds, and pollinators. Volunteers will share simple talking points (provided) about how to support wildlife at home and encourage visitors to explore our native plant gardens.
Volunteer Role Includes:
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Greeting visitors and inviting them to browse materials
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Sharing basic information on the benefits of native plants (info sheet provided)
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Answering simple questions about wildlife-friendly gardening
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Distributing rack cards and resources
This is a great opportunity for new volunteers interested in trying out outreach in a supportive, low-pressure setting.
Notes:
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All materials and talking points provided
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Optional: showcase nature items (skulls, feathers, etc.)
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Volunteers may sign up for as long as they’d like
Shifts (44)
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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| Celebrate the Texas Pollinator Bioblitz! Free Entry – Shift 1 (8:00 AM – 10:00 AM) | 8:00am (CT) | 10:00am (CT) | Help staff our interpretation table during this Free Day celebrating Celebrate the Texas Pollinator Bioblitz!! You’ll welcome visitors, share simple talking points about how native plants support birds, butterflies, and pollinators, and hand out educational resources. | 1/1 | Full |
| Celebrate the Texas Pollinator Bioblitz! Free Entry – Shift 2 (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM) | 10:00am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | Help staff our interpretation table during this Free Day celebrating Celebrate the Texas Pollinator Bioblitz!! You’ll welcome visitors, share simple talking points about how native plants support birds, butterflies, and pollinators, and hand out educational resources. | 1/1 | Full |
| Celebrate the Texas Pollinator Bioblitz! Free Entry – Shift 3 (12:00 PM – 2:00 PM) | 12:00pm (CT) | 2:00pm (CT) | Help staff our interpretation table during this Free Day celebrating Celebrate the Texas Pollinator Bioblitz!! You’ll welcome visitors, share simple talking points about how native plants support birds, butterflies, and pollinators, and hand out educational resources. | 0/1 | Register |
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Description | Registrants Needed | ||
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| Community Free Day: Celebrate Fall Migration (7am-9am) | 7:00am (CT) | 9:00am (CT) | Help staff our interpretation table during this Free Day celebrating Fall Migration! You’ll welcome visitors, share simple talking points about how native plants support birds, butterflies, and pollinators, and hand out educational resources. Optional: you’re welcome to bring out additional nature items we have available (skulls, feathers, nests, etc.) to spark... | 0/1 | Over | |
| Community Free Day: Celebrate Fall Migration! (9am-11am) | 9:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Help staff our interpretation table during this Free Day celebrating Fall Migration! You’ll welcome visitors, share simple talking points about how native plants support birds, butterflies, and pollinators, and hand out educational resources. Optional: you’re welcome to bring out additional nature items we have available (skulls, feathers, nests, etc.) to spark... | 0/1 | Over | |
| Community Free Day: Celebrate Fall Migration! (11am-1pm) | 11:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) |
| 1/1 | Over |
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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| Community Free Day: Hispanic Heritage Month & Latino Conservation Week (7am-9am) | 7:00am (CT) | 9:00am (CT) | Help staff our interpretation table during this Free Day celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month & Latino Conservation Week! You’ll welcome visitors, share simple talking points about how native plants support birds, butterflies, and pollinators, and hand out educational resources. | 0/1 | Over |
| Community Free Day: Hispanic Heritage Month & Latino Conservation Week (9am-11am) | 9:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Help staff our interpretation table during this Free Day celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month & Latino Conservation Week! You’ll welcome visitors, share simple talking points about how native plants support birds, butterflies, and pollinators, and hand out educational resources. | 0/1 | Over |
| Community Free Day: Hispanic Heritage Month & Latino Conservation Week (11am-1pm) | 11:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | Help staff our interpretation table during this Free Day celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month & Latino Conservation Week! You’ll welcome visitors, share simple talking points about how native plants support birds, butterflies, and pollinators, and hand out educational resources. | 1/1 | Over |
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celebrate the Texas Pollinator Bioblitz Free Day – Shift 1 (8:00 AM – 10:00 AM) | 8:00am (CT) | 10:00am (CT) | Help staff our interpretation table during this Free Day celebrating Celebrate the Texas Pollinator Bioblitz! You’ll welcome visitors, share simple talking points about how native plants support birds, butterflies, and pollinators, and hand out educational resources. | 0/2 | Over |
| Celebrate the Texas Pollinator Bioblitz Free Day – Shift 2 (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM) | 10:00am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | Help staff our interpretation table during this Free Day celebrating Celebrate the Texas Pollinator Bioblitz! You’ll welcome visitors, share simple talking points about how native plants support birds, butterflies, and pollinators, and hand out educational resources. | 1/1 | Over |
| Celebrate the Texas Pollinator Bioblitz Free Day – Shift 3 (12:00 PM – 2:00 PM) | 12:00pm (CT) | 2:00pm (CT) | Help staff our interpretation table during this Free Day celebrating Celebrate the Texas Pollinator Bioblitz! You’ll welcome visitors, share simple talking points about how native plants support birds, butterflies, and pollinators, and hand out educational resources. | 0/1 | Over |
| Celebrate the Texas Pollinator Bioblitz Free Day – Shift 4 (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM) | 2:00pm (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | Help staff our interpretation table during this Free Day celebrating Celebrate the Texas Pollinator Bioblitz! You’ll welcome visitors, share simple talking points about how native plants support birds, butterflies, and pollinators, and hand out educational resources. | 0/1 | Over |
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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| Fall Open House & Doggy Day Free Day – Shift 1 (8:00 AM – 10:00 AM) | 8:00am (CT) | 10:00am (CT) | Help staff our interpretation table during this Free Day celebrating Fall Open House & Doggy Day! You’ll welcome visitors, share simple talking points about how native plants support birds, butterflies, and pollinators, and hand out educational resources. | 1/1 | Over |
| Fall Open House & Doggy Day Free Day – Shift 2 (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM) | 10:00am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | Help staff our interpretation table during this Free Day celebrating Fall Open House & Doggy Day! You’ll welcome visitors, share simple talking points about how native plants support birds, butterflies, and pollinators, and hand out educational resources. | 1/1 | Over |
| Fall Open House & Doggy Day Free Day – Shift 3 (12:00 PM – 2:00 PM) | 12:00pm (CT) | 2:00pm (CT) | Help staff our interpretation table during this Free Day celebrating Fall Open House & Doggy Day! You’ll welcome visitors, share simple talking points about how native plants support birds, butterflies, and pollinators, and hand out educational resources. | 1/1 | Over |
| Fall Open House & Doggy Day Free Day – Shift 4 (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM) | 2:00pm (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | Help staff our interpretation table during this Free Day celebrating Fall Open House & Doggy Day! You’ll welcome visitors, share simple talking points about how native plants support birds, butterflies, and pollinators, and hand out educational resources. | 1/1 | Over |
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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| Holiday Open House Free Day – Shift 1 (8:00 AM – 10:00 AM) | 8:00am (CT) | 10:00am (CT) | Help staff our interpretation table during this Free Day celebrating Holiday Open House! You’ll welcome visitors, share simple talking points about how native plants support birds, butterflies, and pollinators, and hand out educational resources. | 0/1 | Over |
| Holiday Open House Free Day – Shift 2 (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM) | 10:00am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | Help staff our interpretation table during this Free Day celebrating Holiday Open House! You’ll welcome visitors, share simple talking points about how native plants support birds, butterflies, and pollinators, and hand out educational resources. | 0/1 | Over |
| Holiday Open House Free Day – Shift 3 (12:00 PM – 2:00 PM) | 12:00pm (CT) | 2:00pm (CT) | Help staff our interpretation table during this Free Day celebrating Holiday Open House! You’ll welcome visitors, share simple talking points about how native plants support birds, butterflies, and pollinators, and hand out educational resources. | 0/1 | Over |
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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| Celebrate the New Year in Nature Free Day – Shift 1 (8:00 AM – 10:00 AM) | 8:00am (CT) | 10:00am (CT) | Help staff our interpretation table during this Free Day celebrating Celebrate the New Year in Nature! You’ll welcome visitors, share simple talking points about how native plants support birds, butterflies, and pollinators, and hand out educational resources. | 0/1 | Over |
| Celebrate the New Year in Nature Free Day – Shift 2 (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM) | 10:00am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | Help staff our interpretation table during this Free Day celebrating Celebrate the New Year in Nature! You’ll welcome visitors, share simple talking points about how native plants support birds, butterflies, and pollinators, and hand out educational resources. | 0/1 | Over |
| Celebrate the New Year in Nature Free Day – Shift 3 (12:00 PM – 2:00 PM) | 12:00pm (CT) | 2:00pm (CT) | Help staff our interpretation table during this Free Day celebrating Celebrate the New Year in Nature! You’ll welcome visitors, share simple talking points about how native plants support birds, butterflies, and pollinators, and hand out educational resources. | 0/1 | Over |
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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| Celebrate World Wetland Day Free Day – Shift 1 (8:00 AM – 10:00 AM) | 8:00am (CT) | 10:00am (CT) | Help staff our interpretation table during this Free Day celebrating Celebrate World Wetland Day! You’ll welcome visitors, share simple talking points about how native plants support birds, butterflies, and pollinators, and hand out educational resources. | 0/1 | Over |
| Celebrate World Wetland Day Free Day – Shift 2 (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM) | 10:00am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | Help staff our interpretation table during this Free Day celebrating Celebrate World Wetland Day! You’ll welcome visitors, share simple talking points about how native plants support birds, butterflies, and pollinators, and hand out educational resources. | 0/1 | Over |
| Celebrate World Wetland Day Free Day – Shift 3 (12:00 PM – 2:00 PM) | 12:00pm (CT) | 2:00pm (CT) | Help staff our interpretation table during this Free Day celebrating Celebrate World Wetland Day! You’ll welcome visitors, share simple talking points about how native plants support birds, butterflies, and pollinators, and hand out educational resources. | 0/1 | Over |
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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| Doggy Day Free Day – Shift 1 (8:00 AM – 10:00 AM) | 8:00am (CT) | 10:00am (CT) | Help staff our interpretation table during this Free Day celebrating Doggy Day! You’ll welcome visitors, share simple talking points about how native plants support birds, butterflies, and pollinators, and hand out educational resources. | 0/2 | Over |
| Doggy Day Free Day – Shift 2 (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM) | 10:00am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | Help staff our interpretation table during this Free Day celebrating Doggy Day! You’ll welcome visitors, share simple talking points about how native plants support birds, butterflies, and pollinators, and hand out educational resources. | 0/2 | Over |
| Doggy Day Free Day – Shift 3 (12:00 PM – 2:00 PM) | 12:00pm (CT) | 2:00pm (CT) | Help staff our interpretation table during this Free Day celebrating Doggy Day! You’ll welcome visitors, share simple talking points about how native plants support birds, butterflies, and pollinators, and hand out educational resources. | 0/2 | Over |
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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| Celebrate Earth Day and Native Plant Month Free Day – Shift 1 (8:00 AM – 10:00 AM) | 8:00am (CT) | 10:00am (CT) | Help staff our interpretation table during this Free Day celebrating Celebrate Earth Day and Native Plant Month! You’ll welcome visitors, share simple talking points about how native plants support birds, butterflies, and pollinators, and hand out educational resources. | 1/1 | Over |
| Celebrate Earth Day and Native Plant Month Free Day – Shift 2 (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM) | 10:00am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | Help staff our interpretation table during this Free Day celebrating Celebrate Earth Day and Native Plant Month! You’ll welcome visitors, share simple talking points about how native plants support birds, butterflies, and pollinators, and hand out educational resources. | 1/1 | Over |
| Celebrate Earth Day and Native Plant Month Free Day – Shift 3 (12:00 PM – 2:00 PM) | 12:00pm (CT) | 2:00pm (CT) | Help staff our interpretation table during this Free Day celebrating Celebrate Earth Day and Native Plant Month! You’ll welcome visitors, share simple talking points about how native plants support birds, butterflies, and pollinators, and hand out educational resources. | 0/1 | Over |
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