Get your workout while helping us weed out unwanted guests! Come join our team for a monthly Invasive Species Removal volunteer opportunity at Cox Arboretum MetroPark! We need your help to cut and remove invasive species from our prairies. Not only will you be getting a great workout, but you'll also be doing your part to keep our park healthy and thriving. Let's work together to preserve the natural beauty of our park and protect our native plants and wildlife.
Impact
Protecting open space and natural areas is a priority for Five Rivers MetroParks, which protects nearly 16,000 acres of land — 90 percent of it in its natural state. Conservation volunteers are a part of our regional conservation story by assisting in implementing a variety of natural area management plans.
Tasks
Under the supervision of the assigned staff, volunteers will support and assist with the following:
- removing invasive tree species, using loppers, from the prairie.
Eligibility
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This opportunity is open to the following volunteers: Long-Term, Short-Term, Adults. Learn more about our types of service here.
Additional Notes
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Parking & Meeting Instructions: Click here for a map of Cox Arboretum. Volunteers should park in the main lot in front of the visitor center at 6733 N Springboro Pike, and meet staff at the Maintenance Building. Once parked, follow the paved path to the left of the visitor center, leading you around to the front of the Resource Center/Library and Greenhouse. Continue past the Greenhouse till you reach a green wooden gate. Unlatch the wooden gate, and enter the maintenance building area where a staff person should be waiting for you.
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Cancelation: If you need to cancel a shift last minute or are running late, please call Brandon Thompson at (937)781-6923.
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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.). Volunteers can expect to participate in bending, kneeling, twisting, reaching, walking on potentially uneven terrain, and lifting/dragging objects of 15 lbs or more. Volunteers can also expect a 5 minute hike to the worksite.
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Dress: Volunteers should dress for the weather, wear long pants, long sleeves, 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 Conservation Volunteer Position Description for more detailed information.
