Volunteers are the core of the Brown Family Environmental Center. They create the programs and facilities that allow the BFEC to reach its goals. BFEC volunteers come from both the Kenyon College community (students, staff, and faculty) and the larger Knox County community.

Trails and Invasive plant removal: The trail system at the BFEC is continuing to expand as is our invasive plant control effort. Mostly in the Spring and Fall, volunteers remove fallen branches or trees, trim back invading vegetation, remove patches of invasive exotic plants and replace missing trail markers.

This work can be physically demanding but it also has its rewards.

Prairie Burn: In the Spring we burn the prairie. Volunteers are needed to help establish a fire edge and keep the fire contained.

Special Events and More: Every Year, the BFEC hosts a variety of special events including the Earth Day Health Expo, The Earth Day Marathon, Kokosing Scenic River Day, The Fall Harvest Festival and others. These events wouldn't be possible without the help of dedicated volunteers!

There's also never a shortage of tasks to complete around the Visitor Center Year-Round. If you're looking for another way to contribute, contact us about what's going on behind the scenes!