Volunteer Brush Removal to Benefit Zoo Animals: 8 AM Shift

Can you give us and local zoo animals a hand? 

Have you ever wondered where all the food for the large herbivores--think elephants, rhinos, and giraffes--at the zoo comes from? Believe it or not, much of it comes from Hitchcock Nature Center! We have teamed up with Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium to make good use of the woody vegetation that our Natural Areas Management Team removes from the park. Our prairies benefit from the removal of woody vegetation and the zoo animals do too!

On Wednesday, June 28th, we need volunteers to help drag brush down off the hill at Mount Crescent Ski Area so the zoo crew can load it onto trailers. Volunteers are needed for two shifts: 8am to 12pm and 1pm to 4pm. 

Pre-registration is required.  Please meet in the parking lot at Mount Crescent Ski Area, 17026 Snowhill Ln, Honey Creek, IA. Before registering be sure to read our Activity Liability Waiver here.

What to wear and bring:

• Long pants
• Sturdy, closed-toe shoes
• Hat or head covering
• Work gloves
• Eye protection (sun glasses will work)
• Ear plugs (we will supply if you don't have any)
• Sunscreen
• Reusable water bottle (water refill stations will be available)

Rules and considerations:

• Because of the intensity of this work, please do not bring children under 12 years old or dogs. 

This event is weather-permitting. In the event of inclement weather, we will attempt to reschedule. Thank you!