- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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7 people are interested
FULL! WEED WARRIORS (Apr) at McDowell Nature Preserve
ORGANIZATION: Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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7 people are interested
*ALL VOLUNTEER SLOTS FOR THIS DATE HAVE BEEN FILLED! (2/12/21) Please contact us to receive information about other Volunteer opportunities with Park & Recreation!
WANTED: Invasive plant Elaeagnus sp. - A.K.A. Silverberry!
REWARD: Protection of McDowell Nature Preserve's native species and natural communities!
LAST KNOWN LOCATION: McDowell Nature Center, 15222 South York Road, Charlotte, 28278
TIME: 9:30am - 12:00 noon
Meet the staff at McDowell Nature Center to connect with people and nature, all while making a positive difference in the community by removing invasive plant species! Come prepared to cut down small shrubs with provided hand tools. Maximum of 10 Volunteers per date.
IMPORTANT: If you feel ill; have had a fever in the last 14 days, or suspect that you have been in contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19, PLEASE DO NOT participate in Volunteer activities.
- Please bring your own sunscreen, bug spray, water bottle and snacks.
- Dress appropriately to be working outdoors for 2.5 hours; closed-toe shoes are required!
- Please bring your own work gloves and face covering
- Volunteers 12 years old and up are welcome - Anyone under the age of 16 MUST be accompanied by a parent/adult at all times.
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About Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department
Location:
5841 Brookshire Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28216, US
Mission Statement
Volunteer Services Program Mission Statement: 1. To assist Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Department staff in providing services needed to offer quality recreation leisure services to the community by: - Supporting direct services provided to the public by salaried department staff. - Supplementing internal support service functions, including maintenance, clerical, administrative and similar tasks. 2. To provide the residents of Mecklenburg County opportunities for community involvement and to increase their awareness of the Department's responsibilities, facilities and services.
Description
Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation's Mission: "Enhancing community wellness through recreation, open space, and natural resources." Our Vision is that "People who recreate in Mecklenburg County will have a system of parks, greenways, and open space located throughout the County that will provide more parkland per capita than the national average, will connect neighborhoods, satisfies public recreation needs, and will protect environmentally sensitive areas." Park & Recreation utilizes hundreds of Volunteers every year, supporting and supplementing the efforts of our staff in every area of our Department:
- Helping to care for and beautify 230 Parks and facilities, 55+ miles of Greenway and 21 Nature Preserves
- Working as registered and trained Youth Sport Coaches, Master Naturalists, Master Gardeners, SHIIP Counselors and Tutors/Mentors
- Assisting in Recreation Centers, Senior Centers and Nature Centers with programs, events and day-to-day operations
- Volunteering with Therapeutic & Inclusive Recreation Services to help provide recreation, sport and leisure programs that are accessible to everyone
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
McDowell Nature Center15222 South York RoadCharlotte, NC 28278
DATE POSTED
February 12, 2021
SKILLS
- Environmental Education
- Horticulture
GOOD FOR
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 12
- 9:30am - 12:00 noon/2.5 hours
- Wear long pants/sleeves, closed-toe shoes. Bring water bottle, work gloves and face covering.