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Guadalupe Mountains National ParkManzanita Spring is a desirable watering hole for park wildlife.
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Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Volunteer
 
Many park volunteers return to the park year after year.
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Long term volunteer, Buzz Avrutis, returns to the park each year, and has provided many services including a phenomenal living history presentation of Wallace Pratt.
 
Volunteers-In-Parks (VIPs)

Guadalupe Mountains accepts applications from volunteers throughout the year to assist with all aspects of park management. For those willing to dedicate personal time and expertise, there are a variety of opportunities in all park divisions, from serving as a campground host or working at the visitor center information desk to conducting backcountry patrols.

Our volunteer positions are coordinated locally. For details and information, please contact:

Dave Bieri, Volunteer Coordinator
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
400 Pine Canyon Road
Salt Flat, Texas 79847
(915) 828-3251 ext. 112

For Nation-wide volunteer opportunities, please visit www.volunteer.gov/gov

Student Conservation Association

Guadalupe Mountains National Park also utilizes assistance from the Student Conservation Association. For more information on joining the SCA, please visit www.thesca.org/
Park Volunteer
Volunteer Application
A VIP application is available for download.
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Indian Paintbrush  

Did You Know?
The fiery, red-orange tips of the Indian Paintbrush are bracts of the plant that conceal the actual flowers. Most if not all paintbrush species are hemiparisitic, and depend on other plants to supply water and nutrients.

Last Updated: November 04, 2007 at 16:33 EST