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Bent of the River

Get Involved at Bent of the River Audubon Center

Volunteer opportunities and other ways to stay engaged with us.

Join the Audubon Team

You can get involved with the Bent of the River Audubon Center in many ways that will satisfy your interests and help serve as an outstanding conservation and education resource for the community. Opportunities are available for high school students (age 14 and older), individuals, and groups.

  • Community Scientists—Take part in seasonal census and research projects throughout the year. Projects can include the Summer Bird Count, Christmas Bird Count, Summer Butterfly Count, Fall Hawk Watch Count, Project Feeder Watch, and spring vernal pool surveys. Some natural history knowledge is necessary. Adults and high school students.
  • Trail Maintainers—Assist our land manager and caretaker with trail upkeep, invasive plant control, light carpentry, footbridge repair, and litter removal. Weekdays. Adults, high school students, and groups.
  • Gardeners—Help us maintain the special wildlife gardens around the Clark House and the barn. Landscaped areas for butterflies, hummingbirds, songbirds, and other wildlife need weeding and watering. Gardening knowledge is a plus. Weekdays. Adults, high school students, and groups.
  • Administrative Assistants—Help Audubon staff with office functions, including mailings, copying, phone calls, and special projects. Weekdays.

If you have other ideas or talents, please call us to discuss them. For more information on volunteering at Bent of the River Audubon Center, contact Allison Middlemass at allison.middlemass@audubon.org or 203-405-9115.

Teen Volunteer Conservation Corps 


Are you interested in wildlife or conservation? Join our volunteer crew where you will get hands-on experience with conservation work at the Bent of the River and, as a bonus, earn volunteer hours for school. The Bent of the River is a hub of conservation work and a designated Important Bird Area. We have 700 acres of protected land that contains habitats like meadows, shrubland, river, wetlands, and mixed forest. Learn and help with our nest box monitoring, invasive plant management, checking trails, and so much more.

Every other Wednesday from 3:30 PM to 5 PM. If you are interested, please fill out the application form and contact Senior Coordinator Community Conservation Programs Allison Middlemass at allison.middlemass@audubon.org or call 203-405-9115 x115

Application: https://tinyurl.com/teenvolunteercorps