Join our community of stewards protecting Healing Springs Natural Area and the Little Osage Creek watershed.
Everyone is welcome — come for an hour or stay the day.
Upcoming workday
Saturday, October 3, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Healing Springs Common-Area Pond
Rain date: Sunday, October 4, 2026
Join Friends of Healing Springs Natural Area for a community cleanup and stewardship workday on October 3, 2026, from 9 AM–4 PM. RSVP to volunteer.
Hands-on stewardship is at the heart of our conservation work.
Help maintain trails, install erosion controls, and keep access routes safe while minimizing impact to sensitive habitats.
Participate in native plantings, invasive species removal, and riparian buffer restoration along Little Osage Creek and its spring-fed tributaries.
Join litter cleanup events and assist with basic site monitoring to support watershed health documentation.
Stewardship at Healing Springs Natural Area means caring for a public natural area with respect for its ecological sensitivity and the authority of managing agencies. Volunteers work under organizational guidance and in coordination with approved activities.
No experience is required for most workdays. We provide orientation, safety briefings, and tools. What we ask is a willingness to learn, follow guidance, and treat this place with care.
Tell us about your interest in volunteering.
Messages are sent securely to our team. We typically respond within a few business days.
Organizations, agencies, and funders welcome.
For grant partnerships, agency collaboration, or corporate sponsorship inquiries.
Tax-deductible contributions fund conservation, restoration, and volunteer stewardship at Healing Springs Natural Area.