Responding To Disaster
Turkey and Syria continue to deal with the terrible impact of earthquakes. Read our blog to find out what you can do to help support natural disaster relief.
Read More
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Stewardship Saturday, Boston Harbor Islands: Thompson Island, May 27th
ORGANIZATION: National Park Service
This opportunity is provided by VolunteerMatch's partner.
Please visit the new page to apply.
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Come join park biologists and volunteer stewards for a Stewardship Saturday at Thompson Island! Help us control non-native invasive plants and enhance native ecosystems and natural processes in the park. We will explore the local flora and fauna and discuss the ecology, natural history, and cultural significance of landscapes in the park as we work to understand and improve habitat for the native birds, bugs, trees, and flowers of the Boston Harbor Islands.
Directions: Departure will be from EDIC pier . The dock is a short walk from multiple public transit stops (namely the Silver line and the Red line, with bus routes nearby as well). There are also public paid parking garages nearby and people occasionally find free street parking down Summer Street across the bridge. We will send more information about transit as the event approaches.
Timing: The boat departs at 9am. We will return by 3pm.
What to wear: Long-sleeved shirts, long pants, socks, closed-toe shoes, and layers for the weather. Conditions can be unpredictable so please monitor the weather in the days leading up to the event and dress appropriately.
What to bring: Please bring a lunch and plenty of water in a reusable water bottle. Sunscreen and a hat are always recommended. Tools, gloves, and PPE will be provided.
Event will run rain or shine, however, may be cancelled due to severe weather.
If you are under 18 and interested in volunteering, please contact us directly (rachel_vincent@nps.gov) as we have special guidance and volunteer.gov does not allow minor applications.
Start Date - 2023-05-27
End Date - 2023-05-27
Activities include: Botany;General Assistance;Natural Resources Planning;Science;Weed/Invasive Species Control
Difficulty_Level: Strenuous
Hosts Housing Amenities: N/A
476 More opportunities with National Park Service
2 ReviewsRequest failed
{{ opp.title }}
This is a Virtual Opportunity.
{{ opp.location }}
We'll work with your schedule
{{ opp.dateStr }}
{{ opp.timeStr }}
More
Opportunities
Opportunities
About National Park Service
Location:
1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240, US
Mission Statement
The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The Park Service cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world.
Description
The U.S. National Park Service, www.nps.gov, cares for special places saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage. We care for more than 400 national parks and help communities preserve their historic places and open spaces.
CAUSE AREAS
Arts & Culture,
Environment,
Sports & Recreation
WHEN
Fri May 26, 2023 - Sat May 27, 2023
05:00 PM - 04:59 PM
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
March 16, 2023
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Saturday