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Work Party for Esopus Creek Conservancy

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ORGANIZATION: UlsterCorps

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A Call to All Volunteers for Trail Maintenance.

The Stewardship Committee is pleased to announce their first work party of 2010 to be held on Saturday March 13.
It will start at 9 am and workers will meet at the Shady Lane entrance of the Esopus Bend Nature Preserve.
The party will be working on the East Trail to widen the trail on the section nearest the creek and to work on the slope going up to the bench. We may also assist with moving materials to the Boardwalk site and do some brush clearing there.

Tools needed; bow saws, hand clippers,looping shears and don't forget work gloves and to dress for muddy conditions.

Bring water, too.

You can stay as long as you wish, that may mean an hour for some and much longer for others. This is a good opportunity to get outside and to…

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About UlsterCorps

Location:

PO Box 34, Stone Ridge, NY 12484, US

Mission Statement

Ulstercorps is a county-wide volunteer resource organization working with individual agencies to encourage volunteer use, facilitate successful volunteer placements, and nurture collaborations among agencies. Ulstercorps is committed to fostering a spirit of service among the community's youth and includes youth representation in its leadership. Ulstercorps collaborates with service organizations, schools, religious organizations and other nonprofit agencies as well as with business volunteer programs.

Description

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES - UlsterCorps provides a centralized, easy to use and up-to-date clearinghouse of volunteer opportunities throughout Ulster County including descriptions of skills, knowledge and time commitment needed; contact information; wish lists, and special events notifications. NONPROFIT AGENCY SUPPORT - Ulstercorps responds to emergency, short- and long-term volunteer needs of local organizations by posting descriptions of requested volunteer assistance on its website and by contacting specific volunteers already registered with Ulstercorps' skills bank who have the needed skills. STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY - UlsterCorps' web site and blog provide an interactive forum where members of the community can find opportunities to help out, explore a calendar of events, post specific needs and share their experiences with the programs and agencies for which they have volunteered. OUTREACH - UlsterCorps is prepared to assist in new laudable nonprofit programs and projects in Ulster County by disseminating information, assisting in identifying viable and valuable prospective collaborators, and recruiting needed volunteers.

CAUSE AREAS

Animals
Environment
Animals, Environment

WHEN

Sat Mar 13, 2010
09:00 AM - 01:00 PM

WHERE

Shady LaneSaugerties, NY 12477

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • Kids
  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

N/A

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