Volunteer for Earth Week at Lost River Cave: Restore Nature in Bowling Green, Kentucky
Difficulty
easy
Duration
Flexible—join any day or time during April 21-27
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; activities involve light to moderate physical labor
Overview
Join Earth Week at Lost River Cave in Bowling Green, Kentucky, to help restore native habitats by removing invasive plants and learning about local ecology. Experience a series of community-driven events that connect you to nature while earning a free boat tour pass!
Volunteer for Earth Week
Join us when you can!
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About This Adventure
Join Lost River Cave for an unforgettable Earth Week from April 21-27, where every day is dedicated to habitat restoration! Participate in hands-on invasive plant pulls, enjoy nature, and learn about local wildlife. Flexible scheduling allows you to volunteer when it suits you, plus receive a free boat tour pass and T-shirt!
Earth Week
Earth Day is right around the corner! At Lost River Cave, every day is Earth Day and during the entire week, we will celebrate our Meadow Restoration!
During the week of April 22nd through April 28th, we invite you to volunteer to help give local wildlife a place to thrive!
Bring your family, friends, or staff and enjoy the benefits of nature as we help restore habitats right in your own backyard!
Join us when you can!
We understand from student to working professional, we all have a busy schedule, but we all deserve to enjoy nature, so join us when you want, as long as you want.
Volunteer Benefits
Free Boat Tour Pass! All Habitat Heroes will receive a free boat tour pass!
First 100 Participants will receive a free Earth Week 2024 T-shirt!
Habitat Restoration Schedule
April 22: Yoga at the Cave April 23: Volunteer Day, Guided Hike: Karst Features of the Lost River Cave Valley April 24: Program: Colletes Bees of the Lost River Cave Valley April 25: Volunteer Day April 26: Program: Water Quality in Karst, City Nature Challenge April 27: Meadow BioBlitz, City Nature Challenge, Flora's Forest Friends Special Earth Day Class April 28: Volunteer Day, City Nature Challenge
Adventure Tips
Wear durable gloves
Protect your hands while pulling invasive plants with sturdy gardening gloves.
Bring reusable water bottle
Stay hydrated throughout your volunteer activities by carrying plenty of water.
Dress for outdoor work
Choose layered clothing you can move easily in and expect to get a little dirty.
Arrive early for programs
To fully engage with educational talks and activities, plan to arrive before event start times.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Native Colletes bees critical for pollination
- Eastern box turtles commonly seen in forested areas
History
Lost River Cave has been a natural landmark for thousands of years, featuring an underground river that played a significant role in local indigenous and settler history.
Conservation
The invasive species removal and meadow restoration actively support native biodiversity and improve water quality for the cave's fragile karst ecosystem.
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Recommended Gear
Gardening gloves
To protect your hands while pulling invasive plants during Earth Week.
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Closed-toe shoes
Provides foot protection and stability on uneven terrain around the cave and meadow.
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Reusable water bottle
Keeps you hydrated while volunteering outdoors.
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Sun hat
Helps shield your face during daytime activities in the meadow area.
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