Would you like to be a part of preserving a sustainable and natural habitat around the Stillwater River in the Miami Valley? A partnership between Five Rivers MetroParks, Aullwood Audubon Farm and Center, and the Garden Club of Dayton, this project preserves John and Marie Aull’s vision to unite local conservation efforts. This activity is a collaborative, annual event in April supporting Ohio Native Plant Month.
Impact
To preserve the diversity of habitats, parklands are carefully managed to preserve and protect native plant and wildlife communities of the Miami Valley. Non-native, invasive species compete with or eliminate native plant species and can be controlled by pulling, cutting, and removing them from the area. Volunteer support helps to expand our efforts in protecting our region's natural heritage.
Tasks
Under the supervision of the Staff Lead, support and assist with the following tasks:
- identify and remove invasive plants in a woodland setting
- utilize a variety of hand tools including soil knives, spades, pruners, loppers, and shovels
- provide excellent customer service by assisting park visitors with questions and wayfinding
Additional Notes:
- Eligibility: This opportunity is open to the following volunteers: Teens (ages 16 and older), Short-term, and Long-Term. Learn more about our types of service here.
- Youth volunteers ages 14-17 are not required to complete a background check. If you are a new youth volunteer contact volunteer.services@metroparks.org to have your background check waived.
- 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 routinely bending, kneeling, reaching, lifting objects of 15lbs or more, and walking long distances (10 minutes to worksite) on uneven terrain.
- Parking & Meeting Instructions: Click here for a map of Aullwood Gardens MetroPark. Volunteers should park in the Aullwood Garden MetroPark parking lot (955 Aullwood Rd., Dayton, OH 45414) and walk the trail to the Aull House on the hill.
- Dress: Volunteers should dress for the weather, wear long pants and closed-toe shoes, and have their favorite work gloves, water bottle, sunscreen, and bug spray.
Look for Additional Details about this opportunity at the bottom of this listing! See the Conservation Volunteer Position for more details regarding this opportunity.
