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2 people are interested
Como Park Steward
ORGANIZATION: Saint Paul Natural Resources - City of Saint Paul
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2 people are interested
Goals of Position: Stewards are an integral part of natural resource management in Saint Paul’s parks and natural areas. Each Steward will adopt and maintain a selected parcel throughout the growing season. You will remove invasive species and assist in planting.
Location: Restored habitat sites in the Como Woodland Outdoor Classroom in Como Regional Park in Saint Paul-specific parcels adopted by each Steward
Hours: Duties will be carried out independently during the Steward’s own time. Overall time commitment required will be determined for each parcel and growing season, but will usually call for 4-8 hours per month during the growing season. Training will be held in March.
Impact: As a Steward, each time you volunteer, you will be actively protecting and restoring Saint Paul’s natural areas and helping accomplish vital environmental work for our region.
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About Saint Paul Natural Resources - City of Saint Paul
Location:
1100 N Hamline Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55108, US
Mission Statement
Saint Paul Natural Resources environmental and gardening programs focus on protecting, enhancing, and providing access to the City's natural resources. Saint Paul Natural Resources is a section of Saint Paul Parks and Recreation, which is a department of the City of Saint Paul.
Description
Saint Paul Parks and Recreation's Natural Resources unit, which includes Environmental Services, Forestry, Education and Gardens, has a growing volunteer program that is perfect for people who enjoy the outdoors and want to positively impact Saint Paul's natural areas, parks, and gardens.
Our environmental programs focus on protecting, enhancing, and providing access to the city's natural resources. Staff from various sections throughout Parks and Recreation play a role in these programs.
We:
- Coordinate environmental volunteer opportunities
- Conduct monitoring and research of natural resources in parks
- Restore and manage vital and unique ecosystems
- Provide interpretation and education
We also work with citizens and non-profit, county, state, and national agencies to coordinate efforts which enhance the natural environment of Saint Paul.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1221 Wynne AveSaint Paul, MN 55103
DATE POSTED
January 18, 2022
SKILLS
- Habitat Restoration
- Environmental Education
- Gardening
- Horticulture
- Outdoor Recreation
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 15
- Orientation or Training
- We will provide all tools needed. Volunteer must supply their own gloves.