The value of volunteers

…Nuts are the most environmentally-friendly, thorough, and sure way to get the job done with the precision needed. Each volunteer has a specialty, so when we embark on our chores…

DEI Strategic Plan

…and other relevant languages Staff Lead: Emily Oglesby Recruit individuals to lead tours in Spanish and other relevant languages Staff Lead: Joanna Lelekacs Evaluate Twilight Thursdays and (if needed) tweak/change…

Seed Processing Volunteers

…they are needed. One of the largest endeavors the volunteers work on throughout the year, the Wildflower of the Year program, has been going on for over 30 years. Each…

Edward Willis Graves

…had tried for a passport, but as the war was on, and as all ablebodied men were needed at home, it was refused me. But in October, 1919, I succeeded…

Jacob Fredric Brenckle

…and amateur scientists from all over the United States, as well as Germany, Italy, France, and the Netherlands. While topics focus on mycological collection and identification of Great Plains species,…

Loan & Accession Policy

…researchers as requested. Requests for removal of material for DNA studies will be reviewed and approved by the curator. Requests should state the amount of material needed. Excessive destruction must…

Battle Park Internship

…with and leading volunteer groups; Monitoring the location and health of specific plant populations; Propagating collections of restoration plants; And other tasks as needed, such as general support and maintenance…