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What is a NAVigator?
NAVigators, Natural Areas Volunteers, assist staff with controlling invasive species and enhancing native plant communities on Scientific and Natural Areas across the state. These long-term SNA volunteers work over an 8-month to one year period, dedicating a minimum of 24 hours to an assigned project at one or more sites.
Decide the location you’d like to volunteer at and fill out the application.
NAVigators in the Red Wing area
Work here to remove invasive buckthorn at Cannon River Turtle Preserve SNA and/or Spring Creek Prairie SNA.
NAVigators in the St. Cloud area
Work here to remove invasive buckthorn at Quarry Park SNA
A brief interview provides position details and answer questions
A background check will be processed before work begins.
As the NAVigators continue to expand, check back for additional opportunities across the state.