Volunteers

Involving volunteers delivers both valuable labor and professional expertise to care for the park.  Volunteers can earn an annual parking pass while learning about and contributing to park conservation.

Volunteers from Lane Community College, pictured  here,  help grow native plants at our nursery.

Click here for more information about service and volunteer opportunities.

Click to see Schedule of Volunteer Events

Click here for information about internships.

Friends of Buford Park & Mt. Pisgah volunteers

  • Build and maintain trails
  • Grow native plants in our nursery
  • Clear invasive weeds
  • Plant native trees, shrubs and wildflowers
  • Lead interpretive hikes
  • Serve on board and committees

Nature’s lessons taught hands-on

  • Students of all ages learn about natural resource management
  • Volunteers become vested in the park’s welfare
  • College interns earn academic credit and professional experience

Volunteer efforts continue to increase

  • Over 500 volunteers cared for the park in 2008
  • Volunteer donated services worth $500,000 since 2000

Scientific Advice

  • Ten-member volunteer Stewardship Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) provides scientific analysis and research reviews that inform our habitat projects. (Note: Waiting list for interested parties.) Expertise includes:
    • Wildlife biologists
    • Botanists
    • GIS mapping specialists
    • Aquatic biologists
    • Landscape ecologists
    • Forestry consultants
    • Invertebrate experts

Contact Val Rogers, volunteer coordinator, for more information on service and volunteer opportunities.