VOLUNTEER EVENTS
10 EVENTS: Saturday-September 01, 2012--Sunday-September 30, 2012
Event Title |
Invasive Plant Removal |
Contact: |
Christina deMariano christina_demariano@nps.gov 703-289-2545 |
Sponsor: |
NPS |
Location: |
Arlington, VA 22101 |
Where to Meet: |
Arlington House--The Robert E. Lee Memorial |
Start/End Dates: |
9/8/2012--9/8/2012 |
Start/End Times: |
09:30 AM--11:45 AM |
Description: |
Project Description Join our team in identifying non-native plant species that are negatively affecting our National Parks. Reduce the threat of non-native invasive plants, protect rare species and restore the biological and cultural integrity to Park Service lands. Invasive plant removal requires walking on uneven and rocky terrain, and using hand tools (hand-saws, bow-saws, loppers, or hand-clippers) to cut invasive plants. Additional physical demands include the use of shovels and trowels while planting native plants, hauling excess debris, and standing for prolonged periods. Please wear working clothing (long sleeve and boots, etc.), we will provide tools and gloves but feel free to bring your own. Date - every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month Time - 9:30am till 11:45pm.
Directions Arlington House is located inside Arlington National Cemetery. From Washington DC you can drive to the cemetery by crossing the Memorial Bridge. In Virginia access to the cemetery is from the George Washington Memorial Parkway.
Parking is available if RSVP thursday before the Saturday event to NPS contact |
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Event Title |
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore: Stewardship Day |
Contact: |
Ted Winterfeld Ted_Winterfeld@nps.gov 219-395-1682 |
Sponsor: |
NPS |
Location: |
Porter, IN 46304 |
Where to Meet: |
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore |
Start/End Dates: |
9/15/2012--9/15/2012 |
Start/End Times: |
09:00 AM--12:00 PM |
Description: |
Invasive species are one of the biggest problems Indiana Dunes faces. Each month on the third Saturday from 9:00a.m. to noon, join a ranger to learn about this national park while you volunteer your hand to improve it.
Contact Ted_Winterfeld@nps.gov to find out where in the park we will be working this month. Come prepared for the weather, wear sunscreen, bring bug spray and water. |
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Event Title |
Coastal Cleanup Day @ the Mission Valley Preserve South |
Contact: |
Richard Dhu richard@sandiegoriver.org N/A |
Sponsor: |
Various |
Location: |
San Diego, CA 92108 |
Where to Meet: |
Cottonwood Grove in the Mission Valley Preserve south near Sefton Park Baseball Complex. |
Start/End Dates: |
9/15/2012--9/15/2012 |
Start/End Times: |
09:00 AM--12:00 PM |
Description: |
Help create a healthier community in Mission Valley. Join the team for the 28th annual Coastal Cleanup Day and help us attack trash and illegal dumping along our namesake river in the Mission Valley Preserve. All tools and supplies will be provided; community service hours can be verified. Feel free to invite any friends or family interested in spending a few hours helping the environment, Light rain does not cancel. Be sure to dress in clothes that can get a little dirty, closed shoes required. Hat and sunscreen recommended. Volunteers will meet at Cottonwood Grove in the Mission Valley Preserve south near Sefton Park Baseball Complex. |
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Event Title |
River Mouth Restoration Event |
Contact: |
Richard Dhu richard@sandiegoriver.org N/A |
Sponsor: |
Various |
Location: |
San Diego, CA 92109 |
Where to Meet: |
Dog Beach Parking Lot |
Start/End Dates: |
9/22/2012--9/22/2012 |
Start/End Times: |
09:00 AM--12:00 PM |
Description: |
The Friends of the San Diego River Mouth need volunteers with an interest in helping to save and restore one of the last remaining Coastal Dune and Wetland Habitats in San Diego. Over 95% of these habitat areas are now gone due to development. Home to many endangered birds, fish and mammals this area needs your help to remain as a viable habitat area. An educational walking tour will be included. All are welcome even if you can’t stay to help us with the project. Activities to include invasive plant removal, native plant rescue, trail maintenance and litter removal. Help us make a difference for the wildlife that can only survive here and nowhere else. All tools and supplies are provided. Community service hours can be verified for those that need them. Be sure to dress in clothes that can get a little dirty and wear closed shoes, no sandals or flip-flops allowed for safety reasons. Volunteers will meet in the grassy area just inside the Dog Beach parking lot in Ocean Beach at the western end of Voltaire Ave. |
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Event Title |
Nature Preserve Cleanup Event |
Contact: |
Richard Dhu richard@sandiegoriver.rog N/A |
Sponsor: |
Various |
Location: |
San Diego, CA 92110 |
Where to Meet: |
SDPD Western Division at 5215 Gaines St. 92110 |
Start/End Dates: |
9/22/2012--9/22/2012 |
Start/End Times: |
09:00 AM--12:00 PM |
Description: |
As part of our ongoing mission to save the San Diego River and its surrounding habitat, volunteers are needed to help remove trash and debris from the riverbed in the Mission Valley Preserve near the YMCA at 5505 Friars Rd. 92110
The San Diego River is a very important waterway from both an historic and ecological standpoint, home to many rare and endangered plants and animals. Help us to restore our river and nature preserve to provide a clean and healthy habitat for the native plants and wildlife that call the river home. No experience necessary, all tools and supplies provided. Community service hours can be verified for those that need them. Participants are asked to wear sturdy clothing that can get a little dirty and also wear closed shoes. Hat and sunscreen are recommended. Light rain does not cancel the event. Groups and people 14 and up are welcomed to help. Volunteers can park in the parking lot of the SDPD Western Division at 5215 Gaines St. 92110. We will meet across the street from the police department at the western end of the YMCA parking lot at 5505 Friars Rd. 92110. For more info or to RSVP, email volunteer@sandiegoriver.org call the River Park Office 619.297.7380 Please help us save our beautiful river--Filtered-- |
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Event Title |
Invasive Plant Removal |
Contact: |
Christina deMariano christina_demariano@nps.gov 703-289-2545 |
Sponsor: |
NPS |
Location: |
Arlington, VA 22101 |
Where to Meet: |
Arlington House--The Robert E. Lee Memorial |
Start/End Dates: |
9/22/2012--9/22/2012 |
Start/End Times: |
09:30 AM--11:45 AM |
Description: |
Project Description Join our team in identifying non-native plant species that are negatively affecting our National Parks. Reduce the threat of non-native invasive plants, protect rare species and restore the biological and cultural integrity to Park Service lands. Invasive plant removal requires walking on uneven and rocky terrain, and using hand tools (hand-saws, bow-saws, loppers, or hand-clippers) to cut invasive plants. Additional physical demands include the use of shovels and trowels while planting native plants, hauling excess debris, and standing for prolonged periods. Please wear working clothing (long sleeve and boots, etc.), we will provide tools and gloves but feel free to bring your own. Date - every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month Time - 9:30am till 11:45pm.
Directions Arlington House is located inside Arlington National Cemetery. From Washington DC you can drive to the cemetery by crossing the Memorial Bridge. In Virginia access to the cemetery is from the George Washington Memorial Parkway.
Parking is available if RSVP thursday before the Saturday event to NPS contact |
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Event Title |
National Public Lands Day - Shenandoah National Park |
Contact: |
Cindy Blugerman cindy_blugerman@nps.gov 540-999-3500 ext. 3437 |
Sponsor: |
NPS |
Location: |
Luray, VA 22835 |
Where to Meet: |
Big Meadows - Byrd Visitor Center |
Start/End Dates: |
9/29/2012--9/29/2012 |
Start/End Times: |
08:30 AM--12:00 PM |
Description: |
Shenandoah National Park (SHEN) invites you to become one of thousands of volunteers across the country to celebrate service and recreation on National Public Lands Day 2012. SHEN will be hosting the event at the Byrd Visitor Center and Big Meadows at mile 51 along Skyline Drive. Following a short informative presentation, participants will assist with field work to help preserve the Big Meadows cultural landscape. The service project will take place in the meadow and will include using loppers and/or folding handsaws to cut black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) saplings. SHEN will provide leather gloves and any other needed equipment. Volunteers should come dressed for working outdoors (long pants and closed toe shoes are strongly recommended) and should bring water, food, sunscreen, and bug spray. Please come help us preserve this historic and valuable landscape. Schedule of Events: Saturday, September 29, 2012- 0830 – 0930 Registration
- 0930 – 1000 Presentation/Orientation
- 1000 – 1200 Service Project
*** Free park admission to attend the event.*** Rain plan: This event will occur rain or shine. We ask that you RSVP or pre-register. For your convenience, registration paperwork can be e-mailed to participants prior to the event. To RSVP or to obtain more information, please contact the event organizer listed above. More information can be found at http://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/special_events.htm. This opportunity was added on 2012-08-15 and last updated on 2012-08-24. |
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Event Title |
Group Event, National Public Lands Day |
Contact: |
Kevin R Bowles Mohr kevin_bowles_mohr@nps.gov 305-242-7752 |
Sponsor: |
NPS |
Location: |
Miami, FL 33194 |
Where to Meet: |
Shark Valley District, along US 41 |
Start/End Dates: |
9/29/2012--9/29/2012 |
Start/End Times: |
09:00 AM--01:00 PM |
Description: |
In recognition of National Public Lands Day, Everglades National Park will host a volunteer event to protect our native trees and their habitat from exotic species of plants. On Saturday, September 29, 2012, come to the Shark Valley District and assist in the removal of invasive plants to help restore the natural landscape.
Due to the tropical environment of south Florida, common house plants and ornamental landscaping shrubs have become invasive weeds in the Everglades. These weeds outgrow and compete with the natural vegetation for sunlight, water, and space. For this project volunteers will use loppers to cut back a large exotic plant, Brazilian Pepper, and bag it for disposal.
“One third of America’s land is yours. Consider spending 1/365 of your time preserving it.” ~ Anonymous
Volunteers will meet in at the Shark Valley Entrance at 8:30a. Please park your vehicles in the grass along US 41 near the entrance road to the park. Walk towards the Shark Valley entrance station to meet the project coordinators.
Be prepared for hot and humid weather. Participants are required to wear long-sleeved shirts, sneakers, and long pants to protect against exposure to sun, biting insects, poisonwood, and ivy. Please bring a lunch, water bottle, hat, and sunglasses.
Participating volunteers will receive a free entry pass, enabling each volunteer to visit the Everglades for free again and share this unique National Park with their family and friends. Directions: Physical Address - 36000 SW 8th St. Miami, FL 33194 Shark Valley Visitor Center is located on Highway 41 (Tamiami Trail / SW 8th St.) 25 miles west of the Florida Turnpike, exit 25A (from the north) and exit 25 (from the south).
From the Naples area, take U.S. 41 (Tamiami Trail) approximately 70 miles east to Shark Valley. |
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Event Title |
National Public Lands Day |
Contact: |
David underwood david_underwood@nps.gov N/A |
Sponsor: |
Various |
Location: |
New York, NY 10030 |
Where to Meet: |
Visitor Center |
Start/End Dates: |
9/29/2012--9/29/2012 |
Start/End Times: |
10:00 AM--12:00 PM |
Description: |
Removing weeds, creating a compost, and laying mulch around the grounds of Alexander Hamilton's only home he owned. |
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Event Title |
National Public Lands Day: Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area |
Contact: |
Doug Blankinship dblankin@blm.gov 202-912-7715 |
Sponsor: |
BLM |
Location: |
Lorton, VA 22079 |
Where to Meet: |
10702 Harley Road, Lorton, Virginia 22079 |
Start/End Dates: |
9/29/2012--9/29/2012 |
Start/End Times: |
10:00 AM--02:00 PM |
Description: |
Location: | Bureau of Land Management Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area 10702 Harley Road, Lorton, Virginia 22079
| Date: | Saturday, September 29, 2012 | Time: | 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Paint Fences -- Volunteers needed to tackle a very big job of painting two miles of horse fences. We’ll have nitrile gloves and wash station for clean up afterwards – but, best to wear old clothes.
Boundary Line Maintenance -- survey the Meadowood boundary and restore the line, clearing undergrowth, replacing carsonite markers and sign posts. Project may include blazing trees with paint. Task may be assigned to scouts.
Parent and Child Project -- Weed the Pollinator Garden and Apply Mulch – at the Mustang Trailhead parking lot.
Paint/Stain Picnic Tables and Vehicle Barriers -- 8 picnic tables and several wooden vehicle barriers at the Mustang Trailhead parking lot need sprucing up Task may be assigned to scouts.
Register on Line for the event -- Go to Volunteer.gov or link at BLM Eastern States Office -- http://www.blm.gov/es/st/en.html
Contact: Doug Blankinship 202-912-7715 or dblankin@blm.gov for more information.
NOTE: The BLM staff has developed a Risk Analysis for this NPLD event that is available for review by participants who will be volunteering to assist with the various tasks. A Safety brief will be held for each task and appropriate protective gear will be provided to all volunteers. SAFTEY is EVERYONE'S Responsibility! |
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