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77 people are interested
Gardens, trails, grounds maintenance
ORGANIZATION: Earthplace
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77 people are interested
Weed, rake, trim, transplant, and separate plants in the Native Plant Courtyard Garden and the Bird and Butterfly Garden.
Help with ongoing trail maintenance: Remove trash, edge trails, assess hazardous trees, refresh trail markers, etc.
Remove invasive species: Earthplace is home to a wide variety of flora, and we occasionally need to remove invasive species in order to maintain that diversity.
- Help on a variety of building/construction projects. Specific needs: Carriers to transport our birds of prey to vet appointments and off-site presentations; an outdoor playpen to allow our indoor animals to enjoy some fresh air and remain safe from predators; a blind for bird-watching on our trails; nest boxes to attract a variety of wildlife.
Please note:
- This volunteer opportunites does not have a set volunteer program. Earthplace, Inc. utilizes volunteers to help tackle our to-do list as things come up, so there are not necessarily regular jobs or projects. The spring and summer are our busy times verse the fall winter are much slower.
- All volunteers must agree to a background checks, the volunteer is responsible to cover the cost of the background check.
- 18 year old or older only
More opportunities with Earthplace
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Earthplace
Location:
10 WOODSIDE LN, WESTPORT, CT 06880, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Earthplace is to build a passion in our community for nature and the environment through education, experience, and action. At Earthplace we envision a community where conscious regard for the natural world guides individual actions. Our values: Exploration: We believe curious minds never stop looking for new opportunities to learn. Impact: We promote responsible behavior and decision-making about nature and the environment. Accessibility: We provide diverse connections to the natural world. Collaboration: We leverage collective knowledge, passion and action. Excellence: We create a respectful work and learning culture that produces the best possible outcomes. Fun: We revel in the joy of discovery in nature.
Description
Founded in 1958 and accredited by The American Association of Museums, Earthplace maintains a 62-acre wildlife sanctuary with more than two miles of trails, an interactive natural history museum, and live animal viewing and learning in Animal Hall and the outdoor Birds of Prey Exhibit. Earthplace is home to a state-licensed preschool, summer camp, and numerous after school nature programs for elementary through middle school children. High school interns and adult volunteer participate in Harbor Watch, our premier citizen science-driven water quality monitoring program backed by our own EPA-certified lab. With all of these resources, Earthplace offers numerous educational experiential learning programs and events for children, teens, families, and adults that provide pathways to nature and environmental understanding.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Earthplace10 Woodside LaneWestport, CT 06880
DATE POSTED
February 6, 2020
SKILLS
- Environmental Education
- Environmental Policy
- Habitat Restoration
- Gardening
- Botany
- Horticulture
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18