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Garden Assistant
ORGANIZATION: Lewis and Clark National Historical Park
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1 person is interested
The garden assistant will regularly maintain the park’s native plant gardens. They will be provided with thorough training and can be loaned tools if needed. This position is for local volunteers as there is no housing. This work occurs March - October and volunteers work a flexible schedule.
The duties of a garden assistant are to maintain native garden areas such as Ethnobotanical garden, rain garden, and other landscaped areas by regularly weeding undesirable species, pruning/ trimming plant material, watering, adding compost when needed, collecting seed, and assisting with planting native plants.
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About Lewis and Clark National Historical Park
Location:
92343 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria, OR 97103, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Volunteers in Parks program of Lewis and Clark National Historical Park is to provide individuals opportunities to commemorate, preserve, and communicate the stories associated with the Corps of Discovery and its winter near the mouth of the Columbia River. Volunteers are important team members of the park staff and are encouraged to participate in all trainings, meetings, special events, etc. that are available to staff. This program will affirm their ownership and stewardship of this park and the entire National Park Service and will honor their specific contributions.
Description
Lewis and Clark NHP commemorates the winter encampment of the 33 member Lewis and Clark Expedition. The center-piece of the park is a replica of Fort Clatsop, the explorers' headquarters located about 6 miles south of Astoria. The Fort Clatsop unit includes the fort replica, trails, a visitor center with movies, exhibits, and a bookstore. The Netul Landing unit is nearby and includes parking and a canoe/kayak launch site. The Fort-to-Sea Trail starts at the fort and goes 6.5 miles to Sunset Beach on the Pacific Ocean.
CAUSE AREAS
Animals,
Community,
Environment
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
92343 Fort Clatsop RoadAstoria, OR 97103
(46.1367 ,-123.87839 )
DATE POSTED
March 18, 2023
SKILLS
- Botany
- Gardening
- Horticulture
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- This work requires a minimum of 3 hours per week.
- This work is outdoors, exposed to the weather and involves safely using hand tools.