Turn your passion into action! Become a Indreland Audubon Wetland Preserve Busy Beaver

The Indreland Audubon Wetland Preserve (IAWP) Busy Beavers are going strong! With 38 current members, the volunteer team has had a successful first season. Learn more about what we’ve been up to and how you can join below!

What is IAWP Busy Beavers?

IAWP Busy Beavers is a long term volunteer team operated by Sacajawea Audubon Society and Gallatin Watershed Council. Becoming an IAWP Busy Beaver is a great way to take care of rivers and streams within the Lower Gallatin Watershed, meet community members, receive free educational workshops, deepen your understanding of watershed health, and to get outside! No prior experience is necessary to be a volunteer, and all ages are welcome. You will receive training in all volunteer areas of interest.

How to Volunteer

All volunteers must attend a mandatory training session. Beyond that, the minimum commitment to be a 2021 volunteer will be 10 hours of volunteer service per year.

Volunteer activities will vary year to year but may include:

1. A) Restoration Projects:  Wetland restoration (cleanups, invasive species removal, native plantings at the IAWP), river cleanups, dog waste cleanups, willow collecting and        planting, tree planting, beaver mimicry projects, and more.

1. B) Project Monitoring and Maintenance: Invasive weed extraction, bird nest counts, tree watering and wrapping, mulching, fence repair, photo point monitoring, and more.

1. C) Watershed Ambassador and Watershed Educator: Conduct science experiments and lessons with children, act as a host at trailheads, provide wetland tours at the Indreland Audubon Wetland Preserve, etc.

GWC, SAS and other partner organizations offer free educational workshops throughout the year for IAWP Busy Beavers and community members to gain a greater understanding of the watershed we all call home.

Upcoming IAWP Busy Beavers workshops and events:

IAWP BB Workshop #4: An Exploration of Local Avian Habitat with Forrest Rowland

Thursday, September 23rd, 6:30pm-7:30pm @ IAWP

RSVP: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040e4eaea823a7fa7-iawp

Details: Explore the IAWP with Forrest Rowland, an avian and wildlife enthusiast and naturalist photographer.

 

Volunteer Appreciation Event

Wednesday, September 29th, 5:00-7:00pm @ IAWP

RSVP: N/A

Details: Come mingle with your fellow Busy Beavers and win prizes!

 

Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities:

Piezometer Monitoring

Mondays from 8:00am-11:00pm

@ IAWP

RSVP: Email outreach@gallatinwatershedcouncil.org

 

Tree Watering at McLeod Park

Tuesday evenings

@ McLeod Park (behind 3330 Sundance Drive)

RSVP: Email outreach@gallatinwatershedcouncil.org

 

To learn more and to apply, visit: https://bozemanwetlands.org/WP/2021/06/07/become-a-busy-beaver/