Volunteer in Indiana
Join the volunteer community making a difference for conservation in Indiana!
Welcome to the volunteering hub for The Nature Conservancy in Indiana!
We’re delighted that you want to get involved and give your time to help preserve the diverse landscapes and waterways of our Hoosier state.
This webpage is intended to be your central resource for finding volunteering opportunities and getting in contact with the Indiana volunteer team. To learn more, scroll through the sections or select a tab that will take you directly to a specific topic.
Volunteer Calendar
This volunteer calendar includes TNC workdays as well as Weed Wrangles. Click the link to open it and view opportunities across the state. Each event on the calendar includes details about the event, location and times and how to RSVP. Calendar isn’t working? Email Esmé Barniskis and she’ll get it sorted out.
Get Started
Volunteers are integral in helping us accomplish our conservation mission to protect the lands and waters on which all life depends, so thank you for your interest. Use this Volunteer Interest Form so that we can better accommodate your skills and interests with our volunteer opportunities.
Volunteer Opportunities
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Bracken Garden Steward
We are seeking an enthusiastic plant lover to assist with the care and maintenance of our native landscaping at our downtown Indianapolis Office. Learn more about this volunteer position.
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Mosquito Creek Preserve Steward
TNC is seeking a dedicated volunteer to help us restore and care for Mosquito Creek Nature Preserve in Harrison County. Learn more about this volunteer position.
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Prairie Border Mower
Join the volunteer team as trail mower at Prairie Border Nature Preserve in Jasper County! Learn more about this volunteer position.
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Prairie Border Seed Harvester
The seed harvester position for Prairie Border and Ober Savanna preserves in Jasper County is open to those experienced or enthusiastic about collecting seeds for future use on the property. Learn more about this volunteer position.
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Twin Creek Valley Preserve Steward
Help us restore and care for Twin Creek Valley in Washington County. Learn more about this volunteer position.
Volunteer Spotlight
Summer Nature Reading List
TNC volunteer Nicole Snider shares her summer nature reading list!
To kick off the summer season, you may encounter various reading lists. These can be fun, easy reads or fun, fantasy fiction; however, this nonfiction list is for those fun, nature learners to add to your summer reading.
Maybe you’re planning a trip to a national park or a nature preserve. Maybe you want to learn a little more about the lands and waters on which we all depend. Or maybe you cannot afford a trip; either financially or you can’t afford the time, and you just want to have a little bit of an escape this season. These books may be right up your alley.
All of the book recommendations on this summer reading list are listed in no particular order and are appropriate for those ages 15+.
Contact Us
Esmé Barniskis (she/her/hers)
Volunteer and Events Specialist
indianavolunteer@tnc.org
(920) 763-6762
