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VOLUNTEER EVENTS
7 EVENTS: Tuesday-May 01, 2012--Thursday-May 31, 2012
| Event Title |
Grand Canyon-U of Neb-Lincoln |
| Contact: |
Todd Nelson Todd_Nelson@nps.gov 928 638-7307 |
| Sponsor: |
NPS |
| Location: |
Grand Canyon , AZ 86023 |
| Where to Meet: |
project filled |
| Start/End Dates: |
5/9/2012--5/9/2012 |
| Start/End Times: |
08:00 AM--04:00 PM |
| Description: |
project filled |
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| Event Title |
River Days Service Cleanup-Event Mission Valley East |
| Contact: |
Richard Dhu volunteer@sandiegoriver.org N/A |
| Sponsor: |
Various |
| Location: |
San Diego, CA 92108 |
| Where to Meet: |
10981 San Diego Mission Road, 92108 |
| Start/End Dates: |
5/12/2012--5/12/2012 |
| Start/End Times: |
09:00 AM--12:00 PM |
| Description: |
Join the team in celebration of River Days, Help save a river and create a healthier community volunteer for the San Diego River Park Foundation. Volunteers will receive a beautiful and functional re-usable grocery bag. Volunteers will meet in the parking lot of 10981 San Diego Mission Road, 92108. All tools and supplies will be provided; community service hours can be verified. Feel free to invite any friends or family interested in spending a few hours helping the environment, Light rain does not cancel. Be sure to dress in clothes that can get a little dirty, closed shoe required. Hat and sunscreen recommended. To rsvp or for more info please call 619.297.7380 or email volunteer@sandiegoriver.org For a complete list of our many volunteer opportunities, visit www.volunteerinsandiego.org |
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| Event Title |
Invasive Plant Removal |
| Contact: |
Christina deMariano christina_demariano@nps.gov 703-289-2545 |
| Sponsor: |
NPS |
| Location: |
Arlington, VA 22101 |
| Where to Meet: |
Arlington House--The Robert E. Lee Memorial |
| Start/End Dates: |
5/12/2012--5/12/2012 |
| Start/End Times: |
09:30 AM--11:45 AM |
| Description: |
Project Description
Join our team in identifying non-native plant species that are negatively affecting our National Parks. Reduce the threat of non-native invasive plants, protect rare species and restore the biological and cultural integrity to Park Service lands. Invasive plant removal requires walking on uneven and rocky terrain, and using hand tools (hand-saws, bow-saws, loppers, or hand-clippers) to cut invasive plants. Additional physical demands include the use of shovels and trowels while planting native plants, hauling excess debris, and standing for prolonged periods. Please wear working clothing (long sleeve and boots, etc.), we will provide tools and gloves but feel free to bring your own. Date - every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month Time - 9:30am till 11:45pm.
Directions
Arlington House is located inside Arlington National Cemetery. From Washington DC you can drive to the cemetery by crossing the Memorial Bridge. In Virginia access to the cemetery is from the George Washington Memorial Parkway.
Parking is available if RSVP thursday before the Saturday event to NPS contact |
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| Event Title |
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore: Stewardship Day |
| Contact: |
Ted Winterfeld ted_Winterfeld@nps.gov 219-395-1682 |
| Sponsor: |
NPS |
| Location: |
Porter, IN 46304 |
| Where to Meet: |
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore |
| Start/End Dates: |
5/19/2012--5/19/2012 |
| Start/End Times: |
09:00 AM--12:00 PM |
| Description: |
Invasive species are one of the biggest problems Indiana Dunes faces. Each month on the third Saturday from 9:00a.m. to noon, join a ranger to learn about this national park while you volunteer your hand to improve it.
Contact Ted_Winterfeld@nps.gov to find out where in the park we will be working this month. Come prepared for the weather, wear sunscreen, bring bug spray and water. |
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| Event Title |
Grand Canyon-Expedition Therapy |
| Contact: |
Todd Nelson Todd_Nelson@nps.gov 928 638-7307 |
| Sponsor: |
NPS |
| Location: |
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023 |
| Where to Meet: |
project filled |
| Start/End Dates: |
5/24/2012--5/27/2012 |
| Start/End Times: |
08:00 AM--04:00 PM |
| Description: |
Project filled |
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| Event Title |
River Days Service Cleanup-Event at Fashion Valley |
| Contact: |
Richard Dhu volunteer@sandiegoriver.org 619-297-7380 |
| Sponsor: |
Various |
| Location: |
San Diego, CA 92108 |
| Where to Meet: |
Volunteers will meet in southeast dirt area under the trolley tracks |
| Start/End Dates: |
5/26/2012--5/26/2012 |
| Start/End Times: |
09:00 AM--12:00 PM |
| Description: |
A clean river is fashionable! Help create a healthier community in Mission Valley. Join the team and help us attack trash and illegal dumping along our namesake river. Volunteers will meet in southeast dirt area under the trolley tracks. All tools and supplies will be provided; community service hours can be verified. Feel free to invite any friends or family interested in spending a few hours helping the environment, Light rain does not cancel. Be sure to dress in clothes that can get a little dirty, closed shoe required. Hat and sunscreen recommended. To rsvp or for more info please call 619.297.7380 or email volunteer@sandiegoriver.org For a complete list of our many volunteer opportunities, visit www.volunteerinsandiego.org |
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| Event Title |
Invasive Plant Removal |
| Contact: |
Christina deMariano christina_demariano@nps.gov 703-289-2545 |
| Sponsor: |
NPS |
| Location: |
Arlington, VA 22101 |
| Where to Meet: |
Arlington House--The Robert E. Lee Memorial |
| Start/End Dates: |
5/26/2012--5/26/2012 |
| Start/End Times: |
09:30 AM--11:45 AM |
| Description: |
Project Description
Join our team in identifying non-native plant species that are negatively affecting our National Parks. Reduce the threat of non-native invasive plants, protect rare species and restore the biological and cultural integrity to Park Service lands. Invasive plant removal requires walking on uneven and rocky terrain, and using hand tools (hand-saws, bow-saws, loppers, or hand-clippers) to cut invasive plants. Additional physical demands include the use of shovels and trowels while planting native plants, hauling excess debris, and standing for prolonged periods. Please wear working clothing (long sleeve and boots, etc.), we will provide tools and gloves but feel free to bring your own. Date - every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month Time - 9:30am till 11:45pm.
Directions
Arlington House is located inside Arlington National Cemetery. From Washington DC you can drive to the cemetery by crossing the Memorial Bridge. In Virginia access to the cemetery is from the George Washington Memorial Parkway.
Parking is available if RSVP thursday before the Saturday event to NPS contact |
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