Situated on the Wolf Creek, it's hard to believe this picturesque natural area is located within the city. Wesleyan MetroPark provides a gathering spot for friends and family to meet and experience the outdoors just down the street. Help us protect this beautiful park by removing invasive species that threaten the trail corridor. Your participation in a Make a Difference Day volunteer service project allows MetroParks to continue its mission to protect the region's natural heritage and provide outdoor experiences that inspire a personal connection with nature.
Impact
Five Rivers MetroParks provides clean, safe parks and conservation areas for the public to enjoy year-round. Our Park Maintenance volunteers help to manage and sustain 18 beautiful parks, 11 conservation areas, and 160 miles of hike, bike, mountain bike, and horseback-riding trails for park visitors to safely enjoy.
Tasks
Under the supervision of the assigned staff, volunteers will support and assist with the following:
- removing invasive plants like honeysuckle from the trail corridor park using loppers and hand saws. (Note: Volunteers will not use chainsaws.)
Eligibility
This opportunity is open to individuals, groups, public, long-term and short-term volunteers, ages 14 and up. Simply click the blue RESPOND button to sign up or click here to learn more about becoming a volunteer.
- Background Check: We do not require a background check for our public volunteer opportunities; however, persons with a criminal record may be disqualified and prohibited from service. Please review our background check policy here. For those required to complete Court Appointed Community Service, please click here.
Additional Notes
- Parking & Meeting Instructions: Click here for a map of Wesleyan MetroPark. Volunteers should park at the main parking lot: 1441 Wesleyan Rd, Dayton, OH 45406. Proceed to the lower lot next to the Nature Center. Look for the 'Volunteer Event' signage.
- Cancellation: If you need to cancel a shift last minute or are running late, please call the staff lead, Landon Avila, at #937-238-1025.
- Environment & Physical Demands: This project takes place outdoors - Please be aware of outdoor exposure risks (i.e., sun, poison ivy, insects, etc.). Volunteers should be aware of seasonal allergies (i.e., grass, pollen, bees, etc.), and can expect to participate in routine bending, kneeling, lifting, dragging, and pulling cut materials of 15lbs or greater.
If you would like to request a service accommodation in order to volunteer at this opportunity, please contact Volunteer Services at least 1 week before the scheduled opportunity.
Dress: Volunteers should dress for the weather, wear long pants, long sleeves, and closed-toe shoes with good tread, and have your favorite work gloves, water bottle, sunscreen, and bug spray.
Learn more about Park Maintenance opportunities with us on the Volunteer Position page! Have questions or need help getting started? Contact Volunteer Services at volunteer.services@metroparks.org or #937-275-7275 or join us at a Volunteer Open House.
