Opportunities

Do you love conservation? Want to work outdoors to protect the natural ecosystems of Shelby Park and Bottoms? We need you! Shelby Park and Bottoms is a natural oasis in the heart of the city. The forests here are a refuge for people and wildlife ali...

Do you like working with children? Do you want to help connect more children with the outdoors? Then Friends of Shelby's Family Day celebration is the perfect volunteer event for you!What will volunteers be doing at this event?Volunteers will help Fr...

What will volunteers be doing at this event?Volunteers will be helping cleanup around the lake and Vinny Links golf course driving range in the center of Shelby Park. First, we'll remove large sticks and branches from the lake to prevent harmful alga...

Do you enjoy spending time in nature? What about serving public lands?  Join us for both at the same time! Miles upon miles of trails wind through Shelby Park and Bottoms, allowing park visitors to exercise and connect with nature. To maintain this ...

Help keep Shelby Park beautiful! Join Friends of Shelby and your friends and neighbors as we do a park wide sweep of trash to restore the natural beauty of this public space and keep litter off the ground and out of our streams and rivers. This is ...