Volunteer Spotlight - Roger Garner

​Roger started out as a volunteer in 2014 helping to build a boardwalk as a United Way volunteer at Riverview Natural Area. After attending a Conservation@Home program a few years later, he became interested in the organizations efforts as a whole. He enrolled is own yard in Conservation@Home and soon after joined the board in 2016.

When asked why Roger volunteers with LFC he explained that “as a member of the LFC Board of Directors I believe it's important to support staff by working with them in the field when volunteers are needed. Doing this has helped me learn firsthand about the challenges of maintaining and monitoring LFC's nature preserves. I believe I've become a better Board member because of what I've learned through participating in a variety of events and work sessions. Of course, it's also fun to be outdoors and enjoy the natural surroundings.”

Roger thinks if preserving natural areas is important or of interest to you, you can contribute to that effort by volunteering with Little Forks. “Through volunteering you can make a positive and tangible difference in the natural environment. Most if not all tasks completed by volunteers provide tangible benefits that can be seen immediately. Anyone who likes to spend time outdoors and isn't afraid to get their hands dirty will have a rewarding experience.”