The Lost Island Nature Center has numerous opportunities for
anyone that wants to volunteer. Call the nature center at (712)837-4866 to inquire about becoming a volunteer.
Volunteer Programs:
Volunteer Host:
The nature center is open every Saturday & Sunday from
1 - 4 pm. Our weekend hosts greets the public, answers the phone and will
have gift shop sales. A volunteer newsletter is sent out quarterly with
recent updates and happenings at the nature center.
Volunteer to care for and weed gardens:
From April through October,
anyone interested in gardening and taking care of the butterfly garden.
Current Volunteers:
Hans & Gwenna Appel, Curlew
Helen Augustine, Emmetsburg
Ron & Margo Brockmeyer, Ruthven
Dick & Jan Cacek, Ruthven
Glenys Duis, Emmetsburg
Jacki Ellingrod, Emmetsburg
Irene Goff, Emmetsburg
Tom & Bev Hayden, Emmetsburg
Erma & Wes Johnson, Ruthven
Gary Klepper, Emmetsburg
Norma Larsen, Ruthven
Jim & Karen Sewell, West Bend
Mary Lou Morrison, Emmetsburg
Bev Norland, Emmetsburg
Sally Nyborg, Ruthven
Greg & Janet Poe, Emmetsburg
Jeriene Sleper, Titonka
Bill Smith, Ruthven
Larry & Mary Stoecker, Emmetsburg
Marv & Eileen Thiesse, Emmetsburg
Burt & Arlene Varcoe, Emmetsburg
Elsie Wigdahl, Ruthven
Dennis & Theresa Davis, Spencer
Mike Engelmann, Spencer
Bill & Sharon Whiting, Ruthven
Ronda Kliegl, Emmetsburg
Phil & Ann Stillman, Emmetsburg
Gene & Della Twait, Cylinder
Cindy Smith, Ruthven
Robert Jacobson, Ruthven
Joel & Maureen Horsley, Emmetsburg
Cynthia Gaertner & Brad Pahl, Hartley
Melvin & Dorothy Runneberg, Laurens
Information Request Form:
I am
interested in volunteering to host on weekend at the nature center
I am
interested in volunteering to help with the gardening at the nature center
I am
interested in volunteering to help with special events