WHAT
Assist American Prairie and Montana Conservation Corps in constructing beaver dam analogues and other low-tech, process-based restoration structures. Volunteers will work directly in and along the creek to install posts, weave woody material, and build structures that slow and spread water, improve habitat, and support long-term prairie function.
WHERE
Working on Telegraph Creek near Enrico Education & Science Center
Limited indoor/shared lodging is available at Enrico Education and Science Center. Volunteers are welcome to participate for a single field day; however, priority for lodging and placement will be given to those available for both workdays. Additional camping is available at Enrico or nearby at Buffalo Camp.
WHEN
Two four-day volunteer trips in June.
June 5th-8th (Friday – Monday):
- June 5th: Arrival midday, safety briefing
- June 6th and 7th: Work Saturday and/or Sunday
- June 8th: Departure
June 19th-22nd (Friday – Monday):
- June 19th: Arrival midday, safety briefing
- June 20th and 21st: Work Saturday and/or Sunday
- June 22nd: Departure
WHO
We are looking for enthusiastic, hardworking volunteers who:
- Want to contribute tangible efforts towards rewilding in support of American Prairie’s mission
- Can provide their own food, water, transportation, and appropriate clothing (reliable footwear, appropriate clothing for outdoor work, sun protection, insect repellent, etc.)
- Can travel to and camp at a remote campground
- Can conduct manual labor outdoors in the presence of heat, wind, rain, insects, etc.
- Must be 18 and over to participate.
