Volunteer to Conserve Wildlife Habitat
In Your Community
Join the National Wildlife Federation's nationwide team of volunteers who serve their communities as Habitat Stewards! City of Austin Parks & Recreation Department and NWF in partnership with Travis Audubon Society offer a specialized training to teach you how to help others create and restore wildlife habitat in backyards, schoolyards and other private and public areas.
Training topics include:
- Native Plants for Wildlife
- Natural Water Features
- Attracting Birds & Butterflies
- Landscape Design
Habitat Stewards receive:
- 30 hours of intensive, hands-on training
- A comprehensive training manual including regional resources
- Advice and practical training from local conservation professionals
- Field trips and hands-on educational sessions with other community members
Sample Training Agenda
In return for training, volunteers must provide 30 hours of service to NWF within one year of the training. Projects
include: helping neighbors transform their landscapes to benefit wildlife, writing an article for a local newspaper or
distributing habitat information at a local festival.
Training fee: $40.00 (subject to change)
All classes must be attended!
Enrollment is limited. Must have Austin address to register.
Cancellation policy applicable.
Next training will be in September 2009
To be notified of September 2009 training dates and registration information please contact Wildlife Austin at 327-8181 x29 or e-mail us
Training co-sponsored by Travis Audubon Society & supported by Austin Nature & Science Center, Mayfield Park, Hornsby Bend Center for Environmental Research and Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
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