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7 people are interested
Raptor Program
ORGANIZATION: Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
Please visit the new page to apply.
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7 people are interested
PLEASE NOTE: We currently do not have volunteer shifts available in the Raptor Program. All interested volunteers will be placed on a waitlist and are welcome to participate in out other volunteer opportunities. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center is a desginated Important Bird Area. Because of this, our Center foundde the Raptor Program as a way to educate the public about these dynamic birds of prey and their importance to the environment. Help care for our 15 endangered and protected birds. Duties include cage cleaning, food preparation and dedicated work with the raptors. Mandatory one year commitment, 3+ hours per week. Training is provided. 18+
More opportunities with Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
Location:
1111 E. Brown Deer Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53217, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to connect people with nature and inspire them to become responsible stewards of the natural world.
Description
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center offers a wide range of educational programs for toddlers through senior citizens. Schlitz Audu bon’s sustainable Gold LEED certified Educational Center is situated on 185 acres along the shores of Lake Michigan, just 10 miles north of downtown Milwaukee. We have 6 miles of trails for hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and a 60-foot observation tower overlooking Lake Michigan. The nature preserve encompasses nearly all landforms and ecological communities that occur in southeastern Wisconsin, including the lakeshore, woodlands, marshes, prairies, bluffs, ponds and ravines.
Schlitz Audubon is an independent, locally supported partner of National Audubon Society. We work together in the areas of environmental education and avian conservation.
CAUSE AREAS
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WHERE
1111 E. Brown Deer Rd.Milwaukee, WI 53217
DATE POSTED
June 29, 2015
SKILLS
- Environmental Education
- Environmental Science
- Animal Care / Handling
- Veterinary
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1 year commitment, hours may vary
- Contact Marissa Lundin for a volunteer application.