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2 people are interested
Community Education and Outreach Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Sourland Conservancy
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2 people are interested
For many years, the Sourland Conservancy has connected our members and followers with engaging speakers through our popular "Train Station Series" educational seminars. Due to COVID, we've moved these events online.
Our Engagement Committee is seeking volunteers to help research timely/interesting Sourland region topics, discover terrific local speakers, and develop an event schedule. Past seminar topics include: African-American history, bobcats, owls, ghost stories, native plant identification, archaeology, invasive insects, copperheads, local climate change, butterfly gardening, Jersey birds, hiking, area railroads, and more.
Our office is located in the heart of the Sourlands in Central New Jersey. Residency would be a plus.
Questions? Please email info@sourland.org.
More opportunities with Sourland Conservancy
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About Sourland Conservancy
Location:
83 PRINCETON AVE, SUITE 1A, HOPEWELL, NJ 08525, US
Mission Statement
MISSION To protect, promote and preserve the unique character of the Sourland Mountain region. Protect - We work to protect the Sourland Mountain region’s ecology through stewardship of natural resources and advocacy through effective citizen action. Promote - We promote the use of environmental best management practices and build awareness of cultural heritage through education and effective communications Preserve - We advocate for the preservation of the historic and ecological qualities of the Sourland Mountain region. Unique character - We embrace the many unique qualities that embody the diverse character of the Sourland Mountain region including ecological, historical, and cultural.
Description
The Sourland Conservancy carries out its mission to protect the Sourland region through educational programs and advocacy efforts. The Sourland region is a 90 square mile area of critical forest, grassland and wetland habitats that lies within parts of Hunterdon, Mercer and Somerset counties. It is an island of biodiversity in a sea of encroaching sprawl. Characterized by a fragile eological balance, the Sourland Mountain region face pressures that threaten to deplete and degrate the water and delicate ecology of the area. The region boasts the largest contiguous forest in Central NJ and is an essential stopover for Neotropical migrant songbirds. The Sourland Conservancy seeks to educate residents and visitors to the Sourlands about its ecological, historical and recreational value. The organization also advocates for municipal ordinances that support the protection and preservation of the Sourlands.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
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This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
December 4, 2020
SKILLS
- Internet Research
- Networking
- People Skills
- Project Management
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Hours are flexible - we're happy to work with your schedule! Please anticipate spending approximately 4 hours/month.