Opportunities From: City of Fort Worth Volunteer Programs

Volunteer: Nature Con 2026

Nature Con is a full-on celebration of Nature, creativity, and community- and our volunteers make the whole thing happen! If you like being outside, meeting like-minded people, and helping others connect with the natural world, this event is for you! Help us make this festival unforgettable and share the magic of the Fort Worth Nature Center with the public!

If you are interested in participating, please register here, and our volunteer coordinator will be in touch with you. Volunteers will be provided with badges & refreshments for the day. 

Volunteer roles include:

Discovery Trail Tables: Help us host hands-on, nature-themed educational tables along our "Discovery Trail" stations. Share cool facts and guide simple activities for participants along the trail.Canoe Guides: help guests enjoy canoeing safely! Assist with launching, basic paddle instruction, and on-the-water support. Prior canoe/kayak experience is preferred.Games & Crafts Stations: Help run prepared nature-themed games and craft activities for kids and families!Set-up & Tear-down Crew: help us bring Nature Con to life and pack it up when it's complete! We need help behind the scenes getting things done.Parking guides: A lot of people attend Nature Con, and we need help guiding parking in the field. 

Program: Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge

Nature Con is a full-on celebration of Nature, creativity, and community- and our volunteers make the whole thing happen! If you like being outside, meeting like-minded people, and helping others connect with the natural world, this event is for you! Help us make this festival unforgettable and share the magic of the Fort Worth Nature Center with the public!

If you are interested in participating, please register here, and our volunteer coordinator will be in touch with you. Volunteers will be provided with badges & refreshments for the day. 

Volunteer roles include:

Discovery Trail Tables: Help us host hands-on, nature-themed educational tables along our "Discovery Trail" stations. Share cool facts and guide simple activities for participants along the trail.Canoe Guides: help guests enjoy canoeing safely! Assist with launching, basic paddle instruction, and on-the-water support. Prior canoe/kayak experience is preferred.Games & Crafts Stations: Help run prepared nature-themed games and craft activities for kids and families!Set-up & Tear-down Crew: help us bring Nature Con to life and pack it up when it's complete! We need help behind the scenes getting things done.Parking guides: A lot of people attend Nature Con, and we need help guiding parking in the field. 

Program: Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Mar 28, 2026

Zip Code: 76135

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Nature Center Volunteer Application

Join a team that protects one of North Texas' wildest places! As a Fort Worth Nature Center general volunteer, you'll play a critical role in preserving over 3600 acres of native prairies, forests, and wetlands. Opportunities range from hands-on field ecological work and habitat restoration to education, interpretive programs, paddling tours, and caring for our wildlife ambassadors. Whether you prefer working behind the scenes or engaging with visitors on the front lines, there's a place for you here! Gain practical conservation experience, meet like-minded people, and make a lasting impact on the land and community we serve.

Help us protect, restore, and inspire! Become a Nature Center volunteer!

Please apply by responding to this opportunity, and our volunteer coordinator will contact you with next steps.

Program: Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge

Join a team that protects one of North Texas' wildest places! As a Fort Worth Nature Center general volunteer, you'll play a critical role in preserving over 3600 acres of native prairies, forests, and wetlands. Opportunities range from hands-on field ecological work and habitat restoration to education, interpretive programs, paddling tours, and caring for our wildlife ambassadors. Whether you prefer working behind the scenes or engaging with visitors on the front lines, there's a place for you here! Gain practical conservation experience, meet like-minded people, and make a lasting impact on the land and community we serve.

Help us protect, restore, and inspire! Become a Nature Center volunteer!

Please apply by responding to this opportunity, and our volunteer coordinator will contact you with next steps.

Program: Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 76135

Allow Groups: No