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Flexible Schedule
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Bloomington, MN 55438
Help keep winter recreators safe on the hill with this high demand, high reward volunteer role. Three Rivers Alpine Ski Patrol is a highly trained, regionally and nationally recognized group of volunteers. Patrollers must commit to a minimum of 60 hours each winter season, successfully complete and pass extensive initial training in emergency care and patrol skills as well as annual refreshers, and maintain membership and current certifications with National Ski Patrol. Help guests in need. Gain new skills with advanced level continuing education, hands-on experience, and leadership opportunities. And earn alpine area and other Three Rivers volunteer privileges! The candidate class fills fast; however, highly motivated, enthusiastic skiers and boarders are encouraged to apply and participate in the annual "Tryout Day". For more information, contact Ashley O'Rourke at Ashley.ORourke@threeriversparks.org, or call 763-694-7802. Three Rivers Park District operates two ski areas. Hyland Ski & Snowboard Area in Bloomington and the Elm Creek Winter Recreation Area in Maple Grove (which also includes a tubing hill).
Date Posted: Jul 15, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Minneapolis, MN 55441
Natural Resources Volunteers help monitor or survey designated wildlife populations or habitat such as songbirds, raptors, turtles, dragonflies, butterfly larvae, invasive plants and others as needed. VOLUNTEER ROLES: Natural Resources Monitors observe and record data on numbers, health and behavior of wildlife or plant populations on a pre-set trail or area. May include cleaning and repairing of nesting boxes. Basic skill level required. Natural Resources Surveyors search for wildlife or plant populations, nests, etc. May involve mapping, use of GPS or tracking devices, and ability to accurately identify targeted species. Prior knowledge and advanced skill level required. Locations may include: Crow-Hassan Park Reserve (Rogers) Elm Creek Park Reserve (Maple Grove) Eagle Lake or French Regional Parks (Plymouth) Noerenberg Gardens (Orono) Baker Parke Reserve (Maple Plain) Carver Park Reserve (Victoria) Gale Woods Farm (Minnetrista) Hyland Park Reserve (Bloomington) Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve (Savage) Silverwood Park (St. Anthony) For more information on volunteering with Three Rivers, visit our web site at www.threeriversparks.org/volunteer or contact the Volunteer Office at 763-559-6706, volunteer@threeriversparks.org.
Date Posted: Jul 15, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Minneapolis, MN 55441
THREE RIVERS PARK PATROL Bike, hike, cross-country ski, snowshoe, in-line skate, or horseback ride and help park guests! Required training is held in fall and spring and includes: new patroller orientation, CPR, first aid, patrol simulations and bi-annual meetings. Park patrollers must be 16 years or older (horseback patrollers must be 18 years or older and own their own horse), physically fit, and intermediately skilled in their chosen mode of patrolling. Spring 2022 Training is completed Fall 2022 Training dates are TBD (typically October and November) For more information on volunteering with Three Rivers, visit our web site at www.threeriversparks.org/volunteer or contact the Volunteer Office at (763) 559-6706, volunteer@threeriversparks.org.
Date Posted: Jul 15, 2022
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Aug 16
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Oct 15
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10:30 AM
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Plymouth, MN 55441
Help restore prairie by collecting native wildflower seed. Volunteers help increase the amount and diversity of seed planted each year. Nearly 2,000 acres of restored prairie are now managed by Three Rivers Park District. Your help is extremely important to this effort. Invite your friends to participate too! Seed collection starts in late August and runs through early October on selected Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. For the current schedule and to register go to: www.threeriversparks.org/page/prairie-seed-collection The minimum age for participation is 12. Youth must be accompanied by an adult (1 adult/8 youth 12-14 years). Groups of 10 or more adults or youth accompanied by adults may arrange special collection dates by contacting Angela Grill, Natural Resources Wildlife Specialist, at 763-694-7851 or Angela.Grill@threeriversparks.org. One-time helpers are welcome; however, ongoing membership in the volunteer program is encouraged. To sign up as a volunteer or for more information, contact the Volunteer Office at 763-559-6706 or volunteer@threeriversparks.org. 2022 Seed Collection Schedule and Locations: All collections will start at 10:30 a.m. and end at approximately 1:30 p.m. Collections at Crow Hassan Park Reserve (Rogers) - Tues, August 16 - Sat, August 20 - Tues, August 23 - Thurs, September 1 - Tues, September 6 - Tues, September 20 - Sat, September 24 - Tues, October 11 - Sat, October 15 Collections at Eastman Nature Center (Maple Grove) - Sat, August 27 - Tues, September 27 Collections at Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve (Savage) - Tues, August 30 - Tues, October 4 Collections at Richardson Nature Center (Bloomington) - Sat, October 8 Collections at Hyland Park Reserve (Bloomington) - Thurs, September 15
Date Posted: Jul 15, 2022
