- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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1 person is interested
National Public Lands Day
ORGANIZATION: Kings Gap Environmental Education Center
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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1 person is interested
Join us this National Public Lands Day! National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is the nation's largest, single-day volunteer effort for public lands. Founded in 1994, it began with 3 sites and 700 volunteers. A huge success, it expanded and became a yearly tradition typically held on the last Saturday in September.
This NPLD, volunteers are needed to help with park improvement projects including landscaping and trail maintenance.
Spend quality outside time in the outdoors and meet other enthusiastic volunteers.
Lunch will be provided.
Register by Wednesday, September 21st. Email Sarah Berg at sberg@pa.gov or Call 717-486-3799 - email is preferred.
More opportunities with Kings Gap Environmental Education Center
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Kings Gap Environmental Education Center
Location:
500 Kings Gap Road, Carlisle, PA 17015, US
Mission Statement
To maintain, improve and preserve state parks; to manage state forest lands to assure their long-term health, sustainability and economic use; to provide information on Pennsylvanian’s ecological and geologic resources; and to administer grant and technical assistance programs that will benefit rivers conservation, trails and greenways, local recreation, regional heritage conservation and environmental education programs across Pennsylvania.
Description
Kings Gap’s unique attractions are its mountainous terrain, extensive forest and panoramic views, which may be experienced while driving the winding road to the mansion area, or while hiking the trails. The sweeping view of the Cumberland Valley from the Cameron-Masland Mansion is impressive at any time of the year.
Kings Gap Environmental Education Center is one of several state parks specifically dedicated to provide environmental education and interpretive programs to the citizens of Pennsylvania. A variety of programs are available for children, teachers and the general public that increase knowledge and awareness of the values and function of our natural resources. Whether enjoying Kings Gap through recreational activities, educational programs, or its scenic beauty, visitors can be inspired to become stewards of Pennsylvania’s outstanding natural resources.
Kings Gap consists of 2,531 acres of forest on South Mountain, with more than 18 miles of hiking trails, a permanent orienteering course, picnicking, hunting and other recreational and educational opportunities. The mansion provides facilities for meals and overnight lodging, and may be reserved for meetings, weddings, receptions and similar functions.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
500 Kings Gap RoadCarlisle, PA 17015
DATE POSTED
March 31, 2016
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 9
- 5 hours
- Must fill out Volunteer Form. Forms available online or on-site.