- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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16 people are interested
Farm Center volunteers needed at Kensington Metropark
ORGANIZATION: Huron-Clinton Metroparks
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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16 people are interested
Volunteers are needed to help at the Farm Center at Kensington Metropark, located in Brighton/Milford.
We have a need for the following volunteer positions:
Animal Care- Cleaning: Assisting Kensington Farm Center Staff with cleaning animal stalls, barns, water troughs and enclosures by: removing soiled straw or wood shavings, removing manure and other waste, washing and sanitizing enclosures and surrounding areas as needed, bedding down cleaned areas with fresh, new straw and moving all manure and soiled bedding to the designated manure/compost site. Time Commitment: Flexible. 2-4 hours per weeks
Maintenance: Aid in maintaining the buildings, signs, fences and other infrastructure around the farm. Tasks may include painting, basic carpentry, cleaning, fencing, and other general repair work. Time Commitment: Flexible, but in at least 4 hr blocks
Gardener: Aid in maintaining the outdoor gardens and landscaped areas here at the Kensington Farm Center. Work with farm staff to plant and maintain annual and perennial flower displays, herb/sensory garden, pollinator garden, and assorted container garden/planters. Job includes watering, deadheading, thinning, transplanting, weeding/mulching and other related gardening needs. Time Commitment: 4 hours per week, flexible.
Grounds Keeping: Aid in maintaining the outdoor landscaping areas here at the Kensington Farm Center. Work with farm staff to weed whip around benches, fence posts and other implements, remove and replace mulch in landscape beds and around trees, remove leaves and other plant debris from the public grounds. Time Commitment: Flexible, but in at least 4 hr blocks
Special Events: Special events include our Spring, Summer, and Fall Festivals as well as our "Snacks with Santa" program. Volunteers may be asked to assist checking people in, clear tables, clean up between activities, answer questions, give directions, or assist at activity stations. Time commitment: Festivals - 2 days, Snacks with Santa - 1 or more days.
If interested in volunteering at the Kensington Farm Center, please contact Katie at katie.kowalski@metroparks.com or (810)494-6020
More opportunities with Huron-Clinton Metroparks
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About Huron-Clinton Metroparks
Location:
13000 High Ridge Drive, Brighton, MI 48114, US
Mission Statement
The Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority, a regional park system created in 1940 by the citizens of Southeast Michigan, provides excellent recreational and educational opportunities while serving as stewards of its natural resources. Our efforts are guided by the belief that the use of parks and exposure to natural environments enhance society’s health and quality of life.
Description
Every year, thousands of volunteers are needed to help out at the Metroparks to help preserve preserve the Metroparks and enhance the environment for generations to come. Volunteers of all skill level and interests are welcome!
Volunteers will give their time to nature or farm centers, or at Historic Wolcott Mill, to enrich the experience of every visitor. Nature lovers can plant and maintain flower gardens, or survey some of the Metroparks' plant and animal life. If you enjoy handy work, you can paint and refurbish signs, exhibits, and smaller buildings.
If golf is your favorite pastime, we can use your help on the fairways. Help maintain the pace of play, repair ball marks on the greens, move tee markers, clean trash, and perform other tasks that make golfing at one of the Metroparks' courses a most enjoyable past time.
Natural areas within the Metroparks need your help, too. Learn about supporting our native plant populations by removing invasive trees, shrubs, and plants, or collecting seeds to be sown at restoration sites within the Metroparks.
The Metroparks will provide all necessary tools and equipment, including water and snacks. Volunteer opportunities are available throughout the week and weekends. Individuals and volunteer group opportunities are available.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Kensington Metropark Farm Center4570 Huron River ParkwayMilford, MI 48380
DATE POSTED
January 6, 2020
SKILLS
- General Education
- Veterinary
- Environmental Education
- Animal Care / Handling
- Gardening
- Horticulture
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 14
- Orientation or Training
- flexible, minimum 2 to 4 hour shift. weekly commitment is preferred