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Fifty-two weeks, rain or shine the Kanesville Elders Nebraska Omaha Mission group has been coming out to Hitchcock Nature Center and Crescent Hill at Hitchcock, volunteering their time.
More like, what haven’t they done?! This passionate group of missionaries have been busy helping park staff with a broad variety of needs, including splitting firewood, maintaining hiking trails, clearing brush and invasive species, cleaning and organizing park facilities, sorting ski equipment and boots, painting, and more.
This group loves spending time together in nature and generally having fun, but mostly they love to serve as part of their mission work.
What makes volunteering here special?
As one member put it: “Being able to serve kind people in such a unique place in nature.”
Missionaries had the opportunity to work with Operations Supervisor Chad Graeve for a few weeks. During that time, Graeve talked to them about land management and why it’s especially important in the globally significant Loess Hills, which harbor remnant prairie systems. Before doing their work here, they did not realize the significance of the Loess Hills and why conservation work is so imperative to the area.
The Kanesville Elders spend 18 to 24 months away from their families and serving communities. They rotate every six weeks within the region, spreading the word about their mission.
We are always looking for new faces to help us keep Pottawattamie Conservation parks beautiful and educate the public. Whether you prefer outdoors or indoors, our volunteer opportunities provide impactful ways for you to make a difference, connect with nature and support our community.
Regular volunteers have the option of setting their own schedule and are rewarded with educational opportunities and other benefits. Volunteers also receive an annual park permit and a discount on gift shop merchandise as a thank you for their efforts.
For more information on volunteer opportunities or to schedule a private volunteer project please contact Dana Kruse, Volunteer and Facilities Coordinator at (712) 545-3283 or email him at dana.kruse@pottcounty-ia.gov.
