The Friends of Land Between the Lakes (LBL) is looking for volunteers for the Elk and Bison Prairie as well as other activities in the recreation area. Director of Sustainability and Outreach, Jennifer Wheatley says the Friends of LBL’s Bugle Corps volunteer group helps wildlife managers in Land Between the Lakes with the Elk and Bison Prairie by monitoring the animals’ health, interacting with visitors, monitoring visitor safety, and answering questions from the public.
Wheatley says the Friends of LBL would like to find several volunteers who enjoy talking with people, are willing to learn about elk and bison, and are willing to volunteer several days a month, especially during the busy fall bugling season. She adds people can volunteer as individuals or couples. She says the Friends of LBL provides a vehicle for volunteers to use.
LBL Range Technician Curtis Fowler says the Burgle Corps is the most important tool they have to make sure that visitors have a safe and educational experience when enjoying the Elk and Bison Prairie. And now, he adds, with people may be looking for something to do to get out and still be safe, volunteering with the Bugle Corps could be an option that some folks might enjoy.
In addition to the Bugle Corps, Wheatley says the Friends of LBL continues to offer volunteer opportunities such as litter cleanup, trail assistance, and more.
For more information about volunteering with the Bugle Corps or other projects at LBL, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Anita Spaulding at volunteer@friendsoflbl.org or (270) 924-2007.
