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VOLUNTEER EVENTS
4 EVENTS: Saturday-September 29, 2012
| 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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