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Flexible Schedule
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Laconia, NH 03246
The trail team volunteers help Prescott Farm to maintain our property for visitors and program goers to enjoy. Our surrounding natural property allows us to engage thousands of program participants with a wide range of programs designed to preserve and pass down knowledge and skills that encourage an understanding of the natural systems that sustain us all and respect for the environment. The trail team is composed of three broad volunteer opportunities listed below: Nature Observation: walk our trails and monitor the changes that occur throughout the seasons Record observations of wildlife, plant species, and other notable natural changes Adopt-A-Trail: walk our trails to identify and remove small debris from trails, remove litter, check trailhead signs, walking trails in the winter to pack down the snow Forest management: works in conjunction with the Forest Management Committee Execute and maintain forest management plan within your ability *Please note all volunteers age 12-15 must be accompanied by an adult
Date Posted: May 17, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Laconia, NH 03246
Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center is dedicated to connecting people with nature, one adventure at a time. Chickens are a staple in farm life and continue to play a part in many small farms throughout New England. At Prescott Farm, our campers learn about the vital role chickens play in food production and learn hands-on about where their food comes from. Our chicken care team volunteers help maintain the the flock to ensure the chickens are healthy, happy, and ready to teach campers. If you have ever wanted to learn more about farm animals and gain some hands-on experience with these feathered friends, Prescott Farm is the place to do it! Members of the chicken care team will care for Prescott Farm's flock by completing basic tasks including but not limited to: Checking the health of chickens - noting any observations Providing feed and water, feeding food scraps if available Collecting eggs - log eggs, wash eggs, store eggs in the fridge Cleaning coop and nest boxes Please note that the chicken care team has available shifts on the weekend (Sat.-Sun.) while the chickens are on Prescott Farm property. Shifts are typically 15-30 minutes *Please note all volunteers age 12-15 must be accompanied by an adult
Date Posted: Jun 18, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Laconia, NH 03246
Spend time in nature and help Prescott Farm capture the joy brought by our camp, community connection programs, and so much more! Photograph various events on Prescott Farm property year-round to assist in marketing and outreach for Prescott Farm. This opportunity offers a flexible schedule to sign up to photograph events that work with your availability. 2021 Event Photography Opportunities *Camp Week 4 (July 19-23) "Water, Water Everywhere" *Camp Week 5 (July 26-30) "Beyond the Myths" (LIT) *Camp Week 6 (August 2-6) "Mad Scientists" *Camp Week 7 (August 9-13) "Creature Feature" (LIT) *Camp Week 8 (August 16-20) "A Little Bit of Everything" *Camp Week 9 (August 23-27) "A Little Bit More!" September 23 (8am-9am): Donor Ask Event Various Community Connection Programs throughout the year *Camp weeks run from 9am-4pm, Mon.-Fri. Some programs are wheelchair accessible - please reach out to the volunteer coordinator to learn about wheelchair accessible events.
Date Posted: Jul 20, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Laconia, NH 03246
Prescott Farm cultivates three beautiful garden spaces and needs your help to maintain them! Garden volunteers learn gardening skills through our service-learning opportunities and hands-on volunteering while having the opportunity to engage in our wonderful community. Heritage Garden: grows food for educational tasting, cooking, and nutrition programs Learning Garden: program participants use this garden as an opportunity to experience gardening and make personal contact with the time-honored tradition Perrenial Garden: large flower garden for visitors to enjoy and connect with nature Some basic tasks include planting, thinning, pruning, building support frames for plants, raking leaves, watering, harvesting, canning, dehydrating, treating insect problems, and winterizing gardens at the end of the season. Garden volunteers have the opportunity to grow at Prescott Farm and become leaders within our garden and participate in special projects when appropriate. *Please note that volunteers age 12-15 must be accompanied by an adult
Date Posted: May 17, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Laconia, NH, NH 03246
Forest Management volunteers help to ensure the longevity of Prescott Farm’s 160-acre property to be used in environmental education. Prescott Farm is committed to engaging people in all ages and stages of life to connect with the natural world through our nature-based preschool, summer camps, and Community Connection Programs. Volunteers will assist when appropriate in executing the Forest Management Plan to ensure long-term health of the land at Prescott Farm. Current Forest Management volunteers are tackling the invasive plants growing on the property from bittersweet, multiflora rose, and russian olive to garlic mustard and knockweed our volunteers are working project by project to help eradicate these invasives. Forest Management volunteers currently meet on Saturday morning to spend time working together on removing the invasive plants growing along the rock wall leading up the driveway. Completion of this project will help show all visitors of Prescott Farm that we are dedicated to maintaining a healthy environmental landscape.
Date Posted: Jul 13, 2021
