Devils Courthouse Rover Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: National Park Service
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Volunteers in the Devils Courthouse Rovers Program will engage with park visitors, answering questions and sharing important information about critically imperiled resources at the site including sensitive plants and peregrine falcons. Members of the rover team will have a direct impact on preserving park resources and serving park visitors at one of the parkway's most iconic locations.
Devils Courthouse is a landmark cliff face near milepost 422.4 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The steep 200-foot tall bluff on the eastern side is a prominent in the landscape and visible from the Parkway motor road. The cliff is accessed via a .5 mile trail to the summit and has become a popular destination for locals an visitors alike.
Volunteers are asked to commit to a weekly, 3 hour shift, either 10 am-1pm or 1pm-4 pm from March 1-October 31st.
Start Date - 2024-03-04
End Date - 2025-03-03
Activities include: Conservation Education;Fish/Wildlife;Visitor Information
Difficulty_Level: Average
Hosts Housing Amenities: No Housing/Amenities Available
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Mission Statement
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CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Milepost 384Asheville, NC 28803
DATE POSTED
July 9, 2024
SKILLS
- Environmental Education
- Interpreter
- Outdoor Recreation
- Water Recreation
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
N/A