Volunteer
Meet like-minded conservationists. Get involved. Make a difference. Go outside and enjoy nature. Join us in helping create a sustainable and remarkable Crowsnest Pass.
Leadership:
  • Crowsnest Conservation Board – Join the board to help steer the course of Crowsnest Conservation Society.
  • Marketing and Promotion – Assist in creating posters, resources and materials for programs. Donated photographs are always appreciated.
  • Lifestyle & Outdoor Adventure Show and Community Events – Assist in manning Crowsnest Conservation’s educational booth, meet community members, discuss Crowsnest Conservation programs.
Get Dirty for Nature:
  • Apple Roundup with Schools – Join the WildED program coordinator and local students as they help community members who are unable to pick their fruit. Volunteers are welcome to take the fruit home to use.
  • Bioengineering Events – Assist in restoring native vegetation and reduce erosion in riparian areas by using native plants to strengthen bank stability.
  • Plant native trees, shrubs and grasses – Restore native habitat in riparian and upland areas.
  • River Clean-ups – Remove garbage in riparian areas.
  • Weed Pulls – Remove invasive plants and seeds in riparian areas.
Monitoring Programs:
  • Streamkeepers Program – Using standardized monitoring protocols based on the Streamkeepers and Living Lakes Canada methods, volunteers compare the health of the watershed in different regions of the Crowsnest River over time.
Programs & Activities:
  • Birding Committee – Join the committee to help plan Connecting with Nature events including bird counts, hikes and educational events.
Community & School Education:
  • Assist in presenting or supporting school education events both in class and in nearby environments.
Fundraising:
  • Grant Writing – Help Crowsnest Conservation apply for program funding to achieve the goals outlined in our Strategic Plan.
  • Local Fundraising – Assist in local fundraising campaigns.
  • Casino – Every three years Crowsnest Conservation requires volunteers to work at Casino Lethbridge.
Office Work: