- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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17 people are interested
Garden, Learn, and Have Fun in the Butterfly Garden!
ORGANIZATION: RAINBOW SPRINGS STATE PARK (Friends of/ FORS)
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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17 people are interested
As a volunteer gardener your tasks could include: raising plants from seeds or cuttings, learning about native butterfly host and nectar plants in Florida, digging, planting and weeding flower beds and borders, pruning shrubs, checking the health of plants and nurturing their growth, applying compost to plants and maintaining moisture levels, using battery operated equipment such as hedge trimmers and string trimmers, maintaining high levels of presentation in our lovely gardens, cleaning and maintaining tools and equipment, working with others to improve our gardens in creative ways and speaking with guests to the gardens about the garden
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About RAINBOW SPRINGS STATE PARK (Friends of/ FORS)
Location:
19158 SW 81ST PLACE RD, DUNNELLON, FL 34432, US
Mission Statement
The Friends of Rainbow Springs State Park, Inc. (FORS) exists to promote community interest in Rainbow Springs State Park and to assist in the Florida Park Service mission of providing resource-based recreation while preserving, interpreting and restoring natural and cultural resources.
Description
CSO - CITIZENS
SUPPORT ORGANIZATION
- The original corps of volunteers initiated the incorporation of FORS as a "Citizens Support Organization" or CSO, a state sanctioned program to raise funds for management approved projects in the park. The corporation became a reality in 1993 as the "Friends of Rainbow Springs" or FORS. The weekend operation, facility rehabilitation and introduction of fundraising events were early efforts of the volunteers. The work of the volunteers was merged with a Florida Park Service staff to make full time park operations possible in 1995 when Rainbow Springs State Park officially opened as a full-service state park.
- MAJOR FORS EFFORTS
- The FORS-operated gift shop and food concession account for the majority of our fundraising efforts.
- The annual "Santa Over the Rainbow" event has become an anticipated community event.
- FORS also sponsors an annual educational and history program, "Cracker Days," which brings to life Florida in the late 1800's.
- Other programs during the year include a Spring and Fall Art Show and Sale, a Fall Woodturners Show and Sale, Kindergarten Days for local school children, the Sunflower Fest for area assisted-living facility residents. The latter two events are by invitation only. FORS members also provide support for park-sponsored programs throughout the year.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
19158 SW 81 PLACE ROADRAINBOW SPRINGS STATE PARKDUNNELLON, FL 34432
DATE POSTED
April 16, 2017
SKILLS
- Teaching / Instruction
- Gardening
- Advertising
- Public Relations
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- 2 HOURS USUALLY WED. OR SATURDAY but flexible!
- WILLINGNESS TO GARDEN, LEARN AND ENJOY!