December Volunteer Opportunities 1st – 8th

Orma J. Smith Museum of Natural History Assistant

Phase 1 (so long as the elevator is open on the College of Idaho campus)

This lovely museum has great collections of insects, fossils, rocks, fish and art. The insect portion in particular is extremely impressive, one of the largest available to the public in the western US!
Volunteering often involves a current project to archive their insect collection. Love bugs but aren’t confident in identification? Or don’t want to touch specimens? No fear there’s still things you can do! (They need a lot of labels cut out.)

December 7th at College of Idaho in the Boone Hall between 10 am and 3 pm with a 12 to 1 break for lunch and a free lecture. If you are interested in learning more about these opportunities check their official list here.

Sagebrush Seed Collections

Phase 3

When it comes to sagebrush restoration and seed collection winter is the prime season! There are many projects this winter to help restore as much burned area from the three large summer 2024 fires before weeds take over.

Valley Fire Seed Collections

December 5th on Bogus Basin Road- reach out to the Idaho Fish and game to sign up and get directions.

December 7th in Rocky Canyon above Boise- reach out to the Idaho Fish and Game to sign up and get directions.

Paddock Fire Seed Collections

Dec 7th on Dry Creek north of Emmett- reach out to Idaho Fish and Game to sign up

Soda Fire Seed Collection

Dec 4th on Cow Creek Road- reach out to Idaho Fish and Game to sign up