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Adult & College Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer opportunities abound, and there’s something for everyone!  Volunteers are usually needed for 1.5-2 hours, and experience is not required.

Like to work outdoors?  Become part of our Meadow Restoration Crew, or Trail Maintenance Corps.  We meet seasonally to pull invasive plants from our meadow, as well as to repair and maintain our trail network at the conservancy.

We are also in the early stages of a Native Plant Demonstration Garden and have lots of work to be done clearing the plot, prepping the soil, and planting.

Help keep our habitats healthy by removing litter throughout the preserve, trash from Larchmont Reservoir, and assisting staff with other restoration projects.

Want a consistent indoor project?  Become a Shepherd to our Potting Shed (the little building adjacent to the garden) organizing teaching materials and keeping the bird feeders filled.

Or help us in the office as a Publicity and Public Relations Volunteer.  We always need volunteers who are willing to assist with a variety of tasks that will help publicize upcoming programs & events. If you have experience in marketing, communications or public relations we need your talents!

Fundraising is another area where you can help.  Work with our Board of Directors on fundraising events including the selection and solicitation of honorees; solicitation of support: sponsorships, auction, ad journal, tickets; publicity, location and agenda for the event

And, by all means, please continue to come to our Cleanups!  We welcome service groups from scout troops, schools, universities, houses of worship and private companies.   There’s plenty of work to go around! Please click here to complete the Volunteer application form.

HELP WANTED

We are looking for a Seasonal, Part-Time Birthday Party Specialist. This is a paid position. Click here if you are interested in learning more.

Upcoming Events

  1. Nature Detectives Early Winter

    December 2, 2020 @ 3:30 pm - January 27, 2021 @ 4:30 pm
  2. Nature Bugs Early Winter

    December 18, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - January 29, 2021 @ 2:00 pm
  3. Protected: Private Pod Program – American Redstarts

  4. Young Naturalist Academy (Virtual) – Late Winter 2021

    February 1 @ 12:30 pm - March 15 @ 1:30 pm
  5. Little Critters – Late Winter (Tuesdays)

    February 2 @ 10:00 am - March 23 @ 11:00 am

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Featured Blog Post

Katydid Watching

Friday, September 29, 2017 By Svetlana Wasserman

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