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12 people are interested
By the Light of the Moon Halloween Hike at the Environmental Education Center
ORGANIZATION: Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center
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12 people are interested
Somerset County Park Commission
Environmental Science Department
Volunteer Job Description
Job Title: Special Event Volunteer - By the Light of the Moon
Job Description: Assist with activities such as face painting, cookies and cider, night hikes and clean up and execution of By the Light of the Moon. By the Light of the Moon is an event where families will be led by a Naturalist on an educational night walk on the trails at the Environmental Educational Center. It is held on the third Friday of October.
Qualifications:
• Interest in working with the public
• Willing to work outside at night
• Ability to direct and assist participants to complete activities
Responsibilities and Tasks:
• Assist with check-in of participants
• Assist a Naturalist on the trails during a night hike
• Help with set up and breakdown
• Assist at an activity location indoors
Requirements of the Job:
• Availability to work 6-9:30pm on the third Friday of October
• Must be 14 years of age or older
• Must be able to walk the trails at night alone
Supervision: Naturalists Carrie Springer, Maria Rossi or other Park Commission staff
More opportunities with Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center
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About Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center
Location:
190 Lord Stirling Rd, Basking Ridge, Bernards Township, NJ 07920, US
Mission Statement
The Enviornmental Science Department is dedicated to stimulating awareness and understanding of the natural world in order to foster a sense of responsibility for its care.
Description
The Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center is located within Lord Stirling Park, in the Basking Ridge section of Bernards Township, and is nestled within 425 acres of the western portion of the Great Swamp Basin of the Passaic River. The variety of habitats of floodplains, swamps, rivers, intermittent streams, marshes, meadows, and natural and man-made ponds, fields, and forests provide homes for diverse plant and animal populations in this environmentally sensitive park. All are within walking distances of the multi-faceted building. The Great Swamp Exhibit, a swamp vivarium, and an environmentally based library are located within the Center itself.
The area was once home to Paleo-Indian groups, the Lenapes, and even a Major General of the Continental Army, Lord Stirling. Recent history, in 1960’s, includes a landmark accomplishment when grassroots citizens group and conservation groups rallied to protect the precious wetlands from becoming an international airport. Consequently, 2,600 acres of land were presented to the Department of the Interior to create the core of the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge; the property adjacent to the SCPC Environmental Education Center.
Diverse opportunities abound at the Center. Come hike the 8-½ miles of trails on your own or register for one of the multitude of programs - there are experiences available for all ages! The building is open year round, except for major holidays, 9am to 5pm.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
190 Lord Stirling RdBasking Ridge, NJ 07920
DATE POSTED
July 21, 2015
SKILLS
- Customer Service
- Event Planning / Management
- Environmental Education
- Outdoor Recreation
- Ushering
- Botany
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 14
- 3.5 hours
- Enjoy working with the public.