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Upcoming Volunteer
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Greetings!
Spring is here and as the temperatures increase so will our need for volunteers. Please take a look at the upcoming volunteer opportunities below. There is a brief description, the dates/times needed and the person to contact if interested. Space is limited so please RSVP with the contact person listed. | |
| Seedling Packing
Come out to the Nature Center and help us get ready for our annual Seedling Sale. We will be sorting and repackaging bare root seedlings. 3 hour shifts are available and would be a great opportunity for a group looking for an Earth Day volunteer opportunity.
No experience necessary.
Date/Time:
Wed, Apr 14 & Thur, Apr 15
(8 -11a, 11a-2p, 2-5p or 5-8p)
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| Seedling Sale Experts
We need some knowledgeable individuals to help staff our our annual Seedling Sale. Customers of the sale often have questions about what seedlings and shrubs work best for their property. If you think you might have some answers, we could use your help! Some experience necessary.
Date/Time:
Sat, Apr 17 (8-12 or 12-4)
Sun, Apr 18 (10-1 or 1-4)
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| Native Plant Rescuers
Weekly every spring, a group of volunteers heads into the woods to rescue native plants that would otherwise be destroyed. This is a great way to learn more about our amazing native plants, meet new people and do your part for conservation. There will be an informational meeting and presentation on Thu, Apr 29 (6p-7:30p) at the Boardman RIver Nature Center for those interested in learning more.
No experience necessary.
Every Fri, 8:30-11:30a (approx)
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Invasive Species Workbees
In order to protect the plant and animal diversity, we'll be holding volunteer work bees to remove species invading our area parklands. Once a month volunteers will meet an an area parkland help battle these unwanted invaders!
No experience necessary.
Date/Time:
Sat, May 15 (9a-1p) Cont. 3rd Thur of month May - Sept
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| Group Conservation Workbees
We are looking for groups interested in volunteering on the 1st or 3rd Monday afternoon of the month beginning in May. The workbees will focus on general trail maintenance, planting vegetation, or invasive species removal.
No experience necessary
Date/Time:
Mon, May 3 (1-4p)
Cont. every 1st & 3rd Monday of the month thru Sept
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| Native Plant Sale Experts
Many TC community members come to our annual Native Plant Sale to restore their backyard habitat. Many of them also need some assistance on the best way to do so. If you are knowlegeable on native plants, we could use your help.
Some experience necessary.
Sat, May 22 (8a-12p or 12p-4p)
Sun, May 23 (10a-1p or 1p-4p)
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| Lights, Camera, Action!
UpNorth TV is offering our volunteers free training - and the use of their cool flip-cameras and editing equipment - to produce short videos that highlight the things our volunteers love about the GTCD and the beautiful natural resources of Northern MI. Videos will be shown on UpNorth TV2. There is room for about 8 teams. We can't guarantee an Oscar, but we can guarantee that you'll have a great time!
No experience necessary
Date/Time:
May 6-13 (Training on use, week to shoot & training on editing)
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| Nature North Festival
Community members will be invited to the Boardman River Nature Center this summer to help celebrate conservation in Northern Michigan. We are in need of volunteers to help run activities/games, setup, tear down and hand out popcorn/punch.
Date/Time:
Sat, Jun 12 (10a-1p or 1-4p)
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There will be an informational meeting Apr 9 (2-4p) at the Boardman River Nature Center for those interested in learning more about our Trail Steward program and volunteer needs on our areas parklands. | |
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| We hope that one of the above opportunities is a good fit for you. The work of the Grand Traverse Conservation District would not be possible without YOU. Please continue to help us inspire the "exploration, appreciation, and conservation of our natural world."
Thanks,
Jon Prins
Outreach Specialist Grand Traverse Conservation District |
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