Volunteer
Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) Volunteer Opportunities
The City of Lewisville, UNT, and Friends of LLELA host volunteer opportunities at LLELA.
For all events, please contact the person listed to confirm the event is occurring on a given date and to receive details about what to bring, what to expect, and specific requirements.
Invasives Species Control at LLELA
Date: 1st Saturday of each month
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Brief Description: remove Chinese privet and other invasive species
Contact: Contact Master Naturalist Angela Lewallen at angela.lewallen@gmail.com
Trail, Nursery, and Greenhouse Work
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Dates & Brief Description
Monday Morning Mayhem: rough & tumble tasks
Tuesday Trails: trail maintenance
Wednesday Crew: nursery work & general tasks
Contact: Conservation Manager and Associate Director Richard Freiheit, freiheit@unt.edu
River Care
Date: 2nd Saturdays
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Brief Description: clean the Elm Fork of the Trinity River shoreline
Contact: Interpretive Park Ranger Addy France, afrance@cityoflewisville.com
Outdoor Education
Date: Monday through Sunday
Time: times vary
Brief Description: lead nature hikes; assist with family events, field trips, seasonal camps
Contact: Outdoor Recreation Supervisor Erin Piper, epiper@cityoflewisville.com
Homestead Docent
Date: 3rd Saturday & some weekdays
Time: 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Brief Description: give tours of LLELA’s log house and homestead area; training required
Contact: Outdoor Recreation Supervisor Erin Piper, epiper@cityoflewisville.com
Visitor Center Hosts
Date: Saturdays & Sundays
Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Brief Description: welcome visitors and provide basic information about LLELA; training required
Contact: Interpretive Park Ranger Addy France, afrance@cityoflewisville.com
Birding Hikes
Date: Saturdays & Sundays
Time: times vary
Brief Description: lead or assist in leading bird hikes for the public
Contact: Outdoor Recreation Supervisor Erin Piper, epiper@cityoflewisville.com
Additional opportunities are open to business groups, UNT students, high school students, and scouts:
*More details about the City of Lewisville volunteer opportunities are on their website.
* Special volunteer events for businesses and large groups may be scheduled with Conservation Manager and Associate Director Richard Freiheit, Freiheit@unt.edu.
* UNT Environmental Volunteerism Graduation Cord; Contact: Conservation Manager and Associate Director Richard Freiheit, Freiheit@unt.edu.
* Natural Pathways, high school service learning program on 2nd & 4th Saturday mornings; Visit Natural Pathways website; contact: contactnaturalpathways@gmail.com
* Scout Projects; Contact llelascouts@gmail.com