- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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3 people are interested
Invasive Species Removal at Easter Lake Park
ORGANIZATION: Green Iowa AmeriCorps - Des Moines
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
3 people are interested
Enjoy the great outdoors with Green Iowa this July! Come help us remove invasive species and restore Easter Lake Park's natural biodiversity.
We will be meeting at shelter 3 (see linked map) for a brief orientation and training. All tools, safety equipment, and etc. will be provided by Green Iowa and the parks department. We will be bringing a cooler, so feel free to bring any drinks or snacks for the day.
Children are welcome when accomnied by an adult.
Due to mosquitos and poison ivy, VOLUNTEERS MUST WEAR LONG PANTS AND CLOSED-TOED SHOES
https://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/conservation/parks-trails/6-easter-lake-park/map-detail/
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About Green Iowa AmeriCorps - Des Moines
Location:
2200 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317, US
Mission Statement
Helping make Iowans more energy efficient through low-impact home weatherization, energy education, and community outreach.
Description
Operated through the University of Northern Iowa's Center for Energy and Environmental Education, and hosted by Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity, Green Iowa AmeriCorps is a program founded upon the increasing need for energy and environmental improvement and education.
Concieved in 2009, Green Iowa's initial purpose was to increase the sustainable use of energy and environmental resources in several Iowa communities struggling to rebuild from the devastating floods of 2008. Since the start of the flood recovery, Green Iowa has been an active community partner; members are trained as energy auditors to contribute to a comprehensive home energy plan, allowing the program to offer home energy audits and weatherization at no cost to property owners. Other community involvement includes deconstruction, rehab, and repurpose projects; creating energy and environmental education programs for all ages; and developing and facilitating environmental and energy related events.
As of this year, we now have seven sites spread throughout Iowa in Black Hawk, Dubuque, Johnson, Jefferson, Linn, Polk, and Winneshiek counties.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Easter Lake ParkDes Moines, IA 50320
DATE POSTED
June 21, 2016
SKILLS
- Habitat Restoration
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Volunteers aren't required to stay entire time
- Be able to safely use hand tools and work in hot weather