Why ECO Tourism? ECO Tour 2004 Explore Year-Round Conservation/ Support Groups Get Involved! Find Out More Take a Tour ECO Links   The ecological and natural attractions in the Evansville region are blessed to have dedicated, talented people working hard year-round to ensure the attractions remain beautiful, educational and peaceful to visit. But help is always needed. The following are just a few ways you can contribute to the success of our area’s natural attractions through donating your time, talent or treasure. Angel Mounds State Historic Site Volunteer opportunities at Angel Mounds are available through membership in the Friends of Angel Mounds, a not-for-profit, community organization created to promote development of and interest in Angel Mounds State Historic Site as an educational and historical facility. Click here then go to the “Friends” page for more information or to apply online for Friends of Angel Mounds Membership. Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science Students in grades 7 through 12 have the unique opportunity to volunteer in the Museum’s Student Explainer Program, where they can assist visitors with exhibits in the hands-on Gallery, Family Place, and the Alcoa Gallery. Contact Mike Smith, Science Educator, at (812) 425-2406, ext. 228 or by email at msmith@emuseum.org, or click here for more information. Any museum member can volunteer to provide guided tours of the Museum’s permanent collections, special exhibits and planetarium shows for school children, church groups and other visitors by joining the Museum Docent Association. Contact Susan Donahue, The Ruby C. Strickland Curator of Education, by email at sdonahue@emuseum.org for more information. John James Audubon State Park & Museum The Friends of John James Audubon is a non-profit organization that works to ensure that the works of art in the Museum are properly maintained, displayed and cared for, and develops and produces programs and exhibits in the Nature Center. For more information about the Friends of John James Audubon or volunteer opportunities at the State Park or Museum, call (270) 827-1893, send an e-mail to marydee.miller@mail.state.ky.us, or write to FOA – John James Audubon State Park, P.O. Box 576, Henderson, KY 42419. Operation City Beautiful Numerous volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups, adults and youth, are available through Operation City Beautiful. Operation City Beautiful is a private not-for-profit organization dedicated to motivating and educating the community through litter prevention, recycling and beautification programs for the environmental and economic benefit of the greater Evansville area. Click here for more information. Pigeon Creek Greenway Passage Nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts of all types can enjoy the Pigeon Creek Greenway Passage, which will eventually encircle our region and connect to the American Discovery Trail. Volunteers are always needed to help maintain the Greenway Passage on an on-going basis and participate in work days, and corporate and individual donations are appreciated to allow amenities to be added. Click here for more information. University of Southern Indiana For information about Bluebird Trail clean-up days and other volunteer opportunities, send an e-mail to cprice@usi.edu or visit www.usi.edu/bluebird Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve is owned by the City of Evansville and operated by the Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve Society, a non-profit organization supported by tax-deductible memberships and donations. Contributions of time and/or money make environmental education and preservation possible in the Evansville area. Volunteer applications are available at the Wesselman Woods Nature Center, or you can request one by e-mail at wwnp@evansville.net.