- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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6 people are interested
Volunteer Work Days
ORGANIZATION: Friends of Fort Williams Park
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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6 people are interested
Volunteer Work Days
Be a part of transforming and preserving our Park! Since October, 2010, nearly 1,000 volunteers have labored to remove invasive exotic species and helped to ensure the establishment of native plantings in Fort Williams Park.
Jump in with your garden tools, gloves, and grubby clothes to clear invasive plants, weed, or mulch at the Arboretum sites.
A trained horticultural team captain will help oversee your work. S/he will be able to focus your efforts and answer questions.
Just show up at the appointed time and you can participate in this most hands-on of efforts!
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About Friends of Fort Williams Park
Location:
PO BOX 6260, CAPE ELIZABETH, ME 04107, US
Mission Statement
The Friends of Fort Williams Park, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, preserves and enhances the natural resources and visitor experience of Fort Williams Park by providing planning and stewardship for projects that support the Park’s ecology, accessibility, and open space.
Description
The Ecology Project is a long-term, park-wide effort by the Friends to improve the ecological health and sustainability of Fort Williams Park, resulting in a greater variety and abundance of pollinators and birds, increased natural beauty, and a heightened sense of exploration and discovery for people. Objectives for the Ecology Project include:
- Reduce and control invasive plant and insect populations
- Preserve and expand native plant communities and increase biodiversity
- Improve open space and access for passive recreation
- Foster collaboration, community participation and stewardship
- Provide opportunities for environmental education
- The Friends of Fort Williams Park (formerly, Fort Williams Park Foundation) was established in 2001. Our business operations and any work that we do in the Park is paid for by private donations, proceeds from events, and by grants from charitable foundations and the national government.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Fort Williams Park1000 Shore RoadCape Elizabeth, ME 04107
DATE POSTED
May 17, 2016
SKILLS
- Habitat Restoration
- Gardening
- Horticulture
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 21
- 2 to 4 hours, on average
- Availability on the scheduled work days, TBA