- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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3 people are interested
Help Wildlife & Become a Habitat Steward! (Kitsap Co.)
ORGANIZATION: National Wildlife Federation
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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3 people are interested
NWF and One Heart Wild Education Sanctuary are offering a specialized 24-hour training to teach you how help others to create and restore wildlife habitat in backyards, schoolyards, and other private and public areas. This 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, pollinators, Pacific Northwest ecology, marine science, composting and soil management, and much more!
Benefits include: an NWF volunteer t-shirt, 24 hours of hands-on training, engaging field trips, a comprehensive training manual with local resources, instruction from local professionals, and continued support from NWF staff.
WHEN:
Four 3-hour classroom sessions every Wednesday in April from 6:00-9:00pm. Two Saturday field trips, April 15th and 22nd, plan on a full day!
WHERE:
One Wild Heart Education Sanctuary (12620 Willamette Meridian, Silverdale, WA 98383)
COST:
$30, includes classroom materials; scholarships are available!
Coffee, tea, and snacks will be provided. You are welcome to bring a brown bag dinner.
RSVP:
Register here: http://nwftkitsap.brownpapertickets.com by April 4th.
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
12620 Willamette MeridianSilverdale, WA 98383
DATE POSTED
June 28, 2017
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 hands on training.
- We require that you complete 30-hours of volunteer work within 12 months of certification.