- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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44 people are interested
Gardener
ORGANIZATION: ECSS-Sweetbriar Nature Center
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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44 people are interested
Sweetbriar Nature Center is a not for profit organization providing wildlife rehabilitation and nature education to the general public. The center is located on a 55 acre preserve. One of our main attractions is the volunteer garden. Solely maintained by volunteers. A gardner is responsible for pruning, weeding, planting, potting, and supporting the head gardner in all aspects of garden operation. It is a caring and fun group to work with.
More opportunities with ECSS-Sweetbriar Nature Center
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About ECSS-Sweetbriar Nature Center
Location:
62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown, NY 11787, US
Mission Statement
Sweetbriar Nature Center's mission is to provide natural science education and wildlife rehabilitation services for Long Island residents of all ages.
Description
Sweetbriar is located on a 55 acre nature preserve adjacent to the Nissequogue River featuring wetland, forest, and field habitats. The nature center itself is located in a rustic old mansion. Inside are exhibits focusing on the natural world, live, highlited by a mock rainforest room. There are over 50 non-releasable animals on the property and in the nature center including birds of prey, parrots, iquanas, snakes, farm animals, and much more. An enclosed butterfly and moth garden is one of the center's prize attractions. The center offers nature programming to schools, scouts, civic organizations, seniors, and the general public at large.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
62 Eckernkamp DriveSmithtown, NY 11787
DATE POSTED
September 16, 2019
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
N/A