- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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12 people are interested
Help Wildlife & Become A Habitat Steward! (King Co.)
ORGANIZATION: National Wildlife Federation
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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12 people are interested
NOW IS YOUR CHANCE TO BECOME A HABITAT STEWARD!
NWF is offering a specialized 24-hour training program is engaging, fun and highly informative and you get to meet and interact with local conservation professionals and other similarly interested folks! Expert speakers will present on topics such as: rain gardens, gardening for wildlife, native plants, noxious weeds, habitat restoration, and much more! Benefits include: an NWF volunteer t-shirt, 30 hours of hands-on training, engaging field trips, a comprehensive training manual with local resources, and instruction from local convservation professionals.
WHEN:Four 3-hour classroom sessions every Thursday in February (2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd) from 6:00-9:00pm. Two Saturday field trips (11th , 25th ), plan on a full day!
WHERE:King County libraries; each evening class will take place at a different branch location. See below for specific dates and libraries:
- February 2: Skyway Library (12601 76th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178)
- February 9: Renton Public Library (100 Mill Ave S, Renton, WA 98057)
- February 17: Renton Highlands Library (2801 NE 10th St, Renton, WA 98056)
- February 23: Foster Library (4060 S 144th St, Tukwila, WA 98168)
$30, includes classroom materials; scholarships are available!
Coffee, tea, and snacks will be provided. You are welcome to bring a brown bag dinner.
Register at NWFking.brownpapertickets.com
Questions or concerns? Contact Sarah at WAHabitatCoordinator@nwf.org or (206) 577-7809.
*Prospective Habitat Stewards must commit to providing 30-hours of volunteer service on local conservation projects within a year after the training.
More opportunities with National Wildlife Federation
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About National Wildlife Federation
Location:
100 W Harrison St, Ste 410, Seattle, WA 98119, US
Mission Statement
Uniting all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Description
Wildlife's ability to survive the challenges of the 21st century is becoming outpaced by the events that are transforming our world. Global warming, the loss of habitat, and people becoming more disconnected from nature than past generations are converging on a dangerous path for our planet. The work of NWF and our affiliates across the country provides answers to these challenges and will help ensure America's wildlife legacy continues for future generations.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
12601 76th Ave SSeattle, WA 98178
DATE POSTED
December 21, 2016
SKILLS
- Habitat Restoration
- Botany
- Environmental Education
- Gardening
- Horticulture
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- 24-hours of classroom training.
- We require that you complete 30-hours of volunteer work within 12 months of certification.