Volunteer: Tuscawilla Headwaters Preserve BioblitzHelp the Alachua County Forever program document plant, animal, and fungi species on one of the county’s newest preserves. Experience with wildlife and plant identification, and use of the apps iNaturalist and eBird are helpful but not required. Participants will receive a brief iNaturalist tutorial and explore the preserve with Alachua County Environmental Specialists. Species recorded during the bioblitz will be included in the management plan for Tuscawilla Headwaters Preserve and iNaturalist observations will be included in the City Nature Challenge project for Alachua County. Meet at 9AM at Barr Hammock Preserve South Trailhead at 300 SE 175th Ave Micanopy, FL 32667 and carpool to Tuscawilla Headwaters Preserve. Parking at Tuscawilla Headwaters Preserve is limited. The terrain is hilly and uneven. Please bring drinking water and wear shoes and clothing comfortable for off trail hiking. There are no restrooms on site. Program: Environmental Protection Help the Alachua County Forever program document plant, animal, and fungi species on one of the county’s newest preserves. Experience with wildlife and plant identification, and use of the apps iNaturalist and eBird are helpful but not required. Participants will receive a brief iNaturalist tutorial and explore the preserve with Alachua County Environmental Specialists. Species recorded during the bioblitz will be included in the management plan for Tuscawilla Headwaters Preserve and iNaturalist observations will be included in the City Nature Challenge project for Alachua County. Meet at 9AM at Barr Hammock Preserve South Trailhead at 300 SE 175th Ave Micanopy, FL 32667 and carpool to Tuscawilla Headwaters Preserve. Parking at Tuscawilla Headwaters Preserve is limited. The terrain is hilly and uneven. Please bring drinking water and wear shoes and clothing comfortable for off trail hiking. There are no restrooms on site. Program: Environmental Protection Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Apr 26, 2026 Zip Code: 32667 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Volunteer Trail MonitorTrail monitors are our eyes and ears within the preserves. They check our trail heads for brochures and clean up any branches or trash left behind. They walk the trails to report any needs (tree down, trimming/mowing needed, maintenance required on infrastructure).
Program: Environmental Protection Trail monitors are our eyes and ears within the preserves. They check our trail heads for brochures and clean up any branches or trash left behind. They walk the trails to report any needs (tree down, trimming/mowing needed, maintenance required on infrastructure).
Program: Environmental Protection Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 32601 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Earth Day Tree Planting EventPlease join us as we Celebrate Earth Day Program: Environmental Protection Please join us as we Celebrate Earth Day Program: Environmental Protection Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Apr 25, 2026 Zip Code: 32601 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Environmental Photographer A picture is worth a thousand words! Motivate the community to protect our environment by capturing inspiring images of our local wetlands, lakes, springs, wildlife, and other natural resources. Document county events, and help us expand our messaging with your images in county communications and marketing campaigns. Program: Environmental Protection A picture is worth a thousand words! Motivate the community to protect our environment by capturing inspiring images of our local wetlands, lakes, springs, wildlife, and other natural resources. Document county events, and help us expand our messaging with your images in county communications and marketing campaigns. Program: Environmental Protection Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 32601 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Calendar Contest VolunteerThe Saving My Alachua annual environmental art contest is open to all K-12 students enrolled in public, private, or home schools in Alachua County. The contest is a great way for kids to learn more about their local environment while showing off their artistic talents. Volunteers are crucial to the success of this popular program! Our volunteers can assist with a variety of tasks including curating artwork, organizing the awards ceremony, and drafting content for the calendar. Dates and times are flexible (with the exception of the Awards Ceremony, which takes place near Earth Day). We can use help during our work hours 8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday.
Program: Environmental Protection The Saving My Alachua annual environmental art contest is open to all K-12 students enrolled in public, private, or home schools in Alachua County. The contest is a great way for kids to learn more about their local environment while showing off their artistic talents. Volunteers are crucial to the success of this popular program! Our volunteers can assist with a variety of tasks including curating artwork, organizing the awards ceremony, and drafting content for the calendar. Dates and times are flexible (with the exception of the Awards Ceremony, which takes place near Earth Day). We can use help during our work hours 8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday.
Program: Environmental Protection Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 32601 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Environmental Education and Events Assistant Inspire wonder and capture the magic of our natural resources with youth and adults in our educational programs! Volunteers will work with schools, community centers, and camps to inspire the next generation of scientists and environmental advocates. Programs focus on pollution prevention, water conservation, and springs protection. Help us reach the community at fun and interactive events! Volunteers will represent the Environmental Protection Department, tabling to connect with residents and promote educational campaigns. Availability on weekends is crucial to reach our community. Program: Environmental Protection Inspire wonder and capture the magic of our natural resources with youth and adults in our educational programs! Volunteers will work with schools, community centers, and camps to inspire the next generation of scientists and environmental advocates. Programs focus on pollution prevention, water conservation, and springs protection. Help us reach the community at fun and interactive events! Volunteers will represent the Environmental Protection Department, tabling to connect with residents and promote educational campaigns. Availability on weekends is crucial to reach our community. Program: Environmental Protection Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 32601 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Rain Garden Steward Help us care for rain gardens at public elementary and middle schools! This may include working alongside enthusiastic students! Duties Include: Pulling weeds Pruning plants Spreading mulch Planting Working with local studentsProgram: Environmental Protection Help us care for rain gardens at public elementary and middle schools! This may include working alongside enthusiastic students! Duties Include: Pulling weeds Pruning plants Spreading mulch Planting Working with local studentsProgram: Environmental Protection Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 32601 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Water Resources VolunteerWork with us to protect our community's precious water resources! Volunteer activities may include: Hiking through wooded areas to collect water samples Visiting water treatment facilities Conducting inspections to ensure compliance Community outreach and education Supporting the water resources team through data entry or administrative work
Program: Environmental Protection Work with us to protect our community's precious water resources! Volunteer activities may include: Hiking through wooded areas to collect water samples Visiting water treatment facilities Conducting inspections to ensure compliance Community outreach and education Supporting the water resources team through data entry or administrative work
Program: Environmental Protection Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 32601 Allow Groups: Yes |