Volunteering at Bluestem
We invite you into practicing Bluestem's mission every Friday morning from 9am to 12pm (weather permitting) as we gather with Bluestem volunteers and reconnect with each other and with nature. Old friends and new bring a sense of adventure and can-do spirit in helping to care for one another and this special place. 

Examples of our Friday activities include: building trails, improving stormwater drainage, reseeding the grasslands, planting new native species, and prepping for burials. There's always something new and interesting happening — bring your skills and come join us Friday mornings. 

In addition to Friday Workdays, Bluestem volunteers are invited to support the mission in a variety of ways including serving as tour guides onsite, Bluestem ambassadors out in the community, fundraisers, and burial crew volunteers. Please let us know below if you have specific skills you're interested in sharing.
Sign Up to Volunteer at Bluestem
Tell us more about yourself and your interest in Bluestem below. Any information you provide will be used solely for the purpose of communication between you and Bluestem, and not ever shared with any other group.
Making a Difference Every Friday 

How Far We've Come  
A priority in 2022, was to recognize the features around the property that can serve as natural sanctuaries for families holding services, community meetings, and church services. Bluestem's early volunteers threw themselves into limbing branches, moving tree stumps, clearing poison ivy, pulling grapevines, stacking rocks, filling holes, and unearthing the beauty of Bluestem. We lost some weight  and gained many new friends and muscle groups! 
Trails draw people deeper into the property and pass through the grasslands, woodlands and around every field. Throughout Bluestem, enjoy the peaceful sounds of nature amidst the cooling shade of cedars, dogwoods, and Carolina shagbark. This is a place for slowing down, rediscovering one's senses, and allowing the breeze and earth to center our weary souls. The crumble of leaves, broken cobwebs, fallen trees and stumps slowly sinking into the ground remind us everywhere, to honor the natural transitions from life into death.
The Wilkerson Grading team helped improve Bluestem's parking area and roads. Both are now wider, more resilient to weather, and more accessible for Bluestem visitors. 
Our Gratitude to these Bluestemmers 
Lee W, Betty, Kim, Margaux, Abby, Walter, Andy, Brenna, Cheko, Claire, Nora, Edith, Henry, Katie Kath, Tandy, Jerry, Robin, Sarah, Courtney, Judith, Candace, Meredith, Rickie, Chris, Heather Y, JC, Freddie, Sarah, Laura, Allen, Carl, Beth, Franzi, Sidney, Dan, Shenae, Nikki, Joe, Charlie, Kether, Deborah, Jennifer, Amy, Joanne, Greg, Grace, Walter, Noah, Anne, Sarah W., Laura, Rory, Hannah, Carlos, David, Elizabeth, Karen, Tom, Carol, Steve, James, Jenny, Charlotte, Meg, Kallyn, Sarah L., D, Anna, Lara, Emily-Kate, James, Laura, Shawna, Renee, Perry, Ann R, Ann C., Lee P, Kathleen, Charron, Kari, Emily, Alayla, Erica, Al, Lynn, Geri, Tom, Heather H, Stan, Joshua, Ken, Mark, Kelly, Ginger, Linda, Caitie, Jodie, Sarah, Leo, Gabriel, Caitie, Linda, Ed, Cathy, Debby, Walt, John B., Lionel, Kristin, Bill, Don, Andy, Dorothy, Katie, RJ, David G. 

Bluestem. Where nature is enough.