BOWLING GREEN EVENTS FIELD GUIDE
Evening Service Among the Springs: Volunteering at Lost River Cave’s Cocktails & Trails
Volunteer at Cocktails & Trails on August 4—support nature education and conservation across a 72‑acre park while helping run an evening fundraiser.
Evening Service Among the Springs: Volunteering at Lost River Cave’s Cocktails & Trails.
Cocktails & Trails stages a festive, after‑hours volunteer shift in the valley and along the trails at Lost River Cave. On August 4, volunteers step into a familiar fundraiser rhythm—greeting guests, staffing stations and watching the park’s 72 acres come alive—while directly supporting local conservation and nature‑education work.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Direct support for conservation and education
Your volunteer time goes straight to Lost River Cave’s nature‑education and conservation efforts, sustaining programs that run throughout the year across the park’s 72 acres.
A valley and trail festival after dusk
The event unfolds in the park’s valley and along its trails, offering a laid‑back, festive atmosphere for volunteers and guests alike.
Diverse roles that keep the night flowing
Volunteers choose from a variety of roles—greeting, ticketing, games, parking and more—gaining a behind‑the‑scenes look at one of Lost River Cave’s biggest fundraisers.
What the day feels like
What the evening feels like
Expect a 2–4 hour volunteer shift in a relaxed, social setting: teams orient at Lost River Cave, move to assigned stations scattered through the valley and along the trails, then help run activities as guests circulate. The tempo is cooperative and event‑focused, and the work directly supports the park’s education and conservation programs.
THE MISSION
Direct support for conservation and education
Your volunteer time goes straight to Lost River Cave’s nature‑education and conservation efforts, sustaining programs that run throughout the year across the park’s 72 acres.
THE SETTING
A valley and trail festival after dusk
The event unfolds in the park’s valley and along its trails, offering a laid‑back, festive atmosphere for volunteers and guests alike.
THE WORK
Diverse roles that keep the night flowing
Volunteers choose from a variety of roles—greeting, ticketing, games, parking and more—gaining a behind‑the‑scenes look at one of Lost River Cave’s biggest fundraisers.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this volunteer shift suits—and who should consider other options.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Volunteer shifts run approximately 2–4 hours.
Volunteers check in at Lost River Cave.
Available roles include greeting, ticketing, games, parking and other event positions.
Volunteers must be 18 or older to participate.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When is Cocktails & Trails?
Cocktails & Trails takes place on August 4.
How long is a volunteer shift?
Shifts typically run 2–4 hours.
Where do volunteers meet?
Volunteers meet at Lost River Cave.
What volunteer roles are available?
Roles include greeting, ticketing, games, parking and other event positions.
Who is eligible to volunteer?
Volunteers must be 18 or older.
What does my volunteer time support?
Volunteer contributions directly support nature education and conservation efforts at Lost River Cave’s 72‑acre park.