Volunteers help build a pond on the McKinney Roughs demonstration trail.

Volunteers have lots of opportunities to help at LCRA's nature parks and natural science centers. Maintaining trails, planting gardens and greeting guests are examples of the type of work volunteers do. Volunteers also lend their skills and knowledge of science and the outdoors, such as biology and landscaping.

All volunteers receive two hours of training, with training sessions offered throughout the year. Volunteers must plan on donating at least two hours of time each month at one or more of the following locations:

Westcave Preserve
Volunteers are needed to guide tours, run the exhibit hall, answer phones, greet guests, and maintain the grounds. Westcave Preserve is located about 30 miles west of downtown Austin.

McKinney Roughs Nature Park
Volunteers are needed to serve as educational assistants, gardeners and tour guides and to assist with river trips and animal care. McKinney Roughs Nature Park is eight miles west of Bastrop.