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12 people are interested
Land Steward
ORGANIZATION: RESTORE NATIVE PLANTS WILDLIFE AND LANDMARK STRUCTURES INC
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12 people are interested
This opportunity involves planting and maintaining native plants at various locations on our property. In doing so, we increase biodiversity and restore valuable wildlife habitat.
We also need help removing non-native, invasive plant species. For local ecosystem and human health, it is imperative competing invasive species be removed. Our team and volunteers regularly monitor and remove invasive plant species to manage and reduce their harmful impact.
Located within Ramapo Mountain State Forest, our properties are
Sign up through our website https://www.restorenativeplants.org/volunteer-2/
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About RESTORE NATIVE PLANTS WILDLIFE AND LANDMARK STRUCTURES INC
Location:
PO BOX 420, OAKLAND, NJ 07436, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Restore Native Plants, Wildlife, and Landmark Structures is to conserve, protect, maintain, and preserve land, native plants and ecology, wildlife, natural resources, and historic places and landmarks, for the benefit of all; and in that connection, provide and/or support educational programs and activities for the moral and mental improvement of people and society, so that others may learn about the importance of such conservation and preservation for the longevity of the world we live in.
Description
Since its inception, Restore Native Plants has been hugely successful in reviving the native landscape and helping local wildlife to thrive through a variety of initiatives including cleanups, invasive species removal, native plant propagation, landscaping consultations and environmental advocacy.
Restore Native Plants, Wildlife and Landmark Structures Statistics & Accomplishments
- 216 acres of natural open space saved and protected
- 41,793 native plants installed
- 81,591 invasive plants removed from 63.4 acres of natural open space
- 342 Monarch butterflies raised and released
- 25 species listed as special concern, threatened and endangered observed and reported to the NJDEP’s Division of Fish & Wildlife
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
4 RyeCliff RoadOaklandOakland, NJ 07436
DATE POSTED
January 21, 2019
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Participants should be willing to dedicate 2-3 hours to a specific project.
- No Previous Experience Necessary. Desired Character Traits: Responsible, Cooperative, Excellent Communicator, Punctual, Willing to Work in Varying Weather Conditions, Willing to Learn New Skills,