- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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5 people are interested
Mead Garden Habitat Restoration Team
ORGANIZATION: Mead Botanical Garden, Inc.
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
5 people are interested
Mead Botanical Garden, Inc., and The City of Winter Park are seeking volunteers interested in habitat restoration to assist with removal of non-native, invasive plants within several key areas with Mead Garden. These plants destroy habitat by crowding out native plants that fauna rely on for food, cover, and nesting sites.
Volunteers will be cutting invasive camphor tree saplings, cutting invasive vines, removing other non-native vegetation, and picking up litter throughout the property. A limited number of cutting tools will be provided for the invasive plant control. Volunteers should bring their own cutting tools, like loppers or hand pruners, and gardening gloves, if available. Closed-toed shoes and long pants are recommended. Bring a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated.
Water coolers and snacks provided.
Volunteers will be required to complete a waiver. Please complete the waiver and bring it with you, if possible. We will have extras on the day of the event. Here is a link to the waiver: http://www.meadgarden.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Mead-Garden-volunteer-waiver.pdf
This is a great opportunity to be outside and get some exercise while helping your community and local wildlife.
Please register for this opportunity on Eventbrite: https://habitatrestoration042019.eventbrite.com
Contact the lead volunteer, Annemarie Smith with any questions: annemariesmith.bucki@gmail.com
More opportunities with Mead Botanical Garden, Inc.
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Mead Botanical Garden, Inc.
Location:
1300 S. Denning Dr, WINTER PARK, FL 32789, US
Mission Statement
Our purpose is to restore, develop and sustain Mead Botanical Garden as an urban oasis; a refuge for wildlife, a garden emphasizing nature, sustainability and learning, and a place for contemplation, celebration, and recreation.
Description
The Friends of Mead Garden formed in 2003 to revitalize the more than 80 years old 47.5-acre biological asset known as Mead Bot anical Garden; to engage more people in the enjoyment of and education about nature. In 2011 we changed the corporate name to Mead Botanical Garden, Inc., (MBG) to define and establish the entity to go with this unique property.
In partnership with the City of Winter Park, the Mead Botanical Garden, Inc. assess the needs of the community, develop plans with community engagement, and raise funds to achieve the vision for Mead Botanical Garden.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1300 S. Denning DrWinter Park, FL 32789
DATE POSTED
March 7, 2019
SKILLS
- Habitat Restoration
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- one or more hours
- Able-bodied, physically able to bend, squat, kneel, and lift lightweight tools and vegetation.