Westwood Hills Nature Center is only as successful as its many wonderful volunteers. Volunteer opportunities include junior naturalist, administrative support, educational programming, animal and raptor care, special events, planting trees, habitat restoration, general maintenance and much more.

Junior naturalist

Are you ready to volunteer and have some fun? Do you enjoy helping kids with activities, caring for animals or helping with projects? If so, consider joining our popular Westwood Hills Nature Center Junior Naturalist program! This program is for youth grades 7 and above during the 2025 – 2026 school year.

In a cooperative, goal-oriented, fun, work environment, youth gain experience working with children in camps, caring for animals and maintaining the nature center's water garden. They also learn important job skills, engage in community service, work as a team and learn leadership skills.

Registration for new junior naturalists will open April 1.

Visit the Junior naturalist registration page for details and registration!

Administrative support

Greet visitors, answer phone calls at the front desk and assist with administrative tasks as needed. Time commitment is one day per week from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. There are currently no administrative volunteer positions open.

Other volunteer opportunities

Additional volunteer opportunities will be available from time to time. Below are some examples of these opportunities.

• Education program assistant
• Animal care
• Raptor care
• Water garden caretaker
• Maintenance assistant
• Natural resources steward

More details about each volunteer position will be added when they are open.

Contact

For more information on any of these volunteer opportunities, email info@stlouisparkmn.gov or call 952.924.2544.