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River Patrol

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ORGANIZATION: WEKIVA WILDERNESS

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
  • 53 people are interested

Trained volunteers patrol the federally-protected Wekiva River helping boaters and reporting back about problems i.e. fallen trees. Safety training, canoes and kayaks provided.

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About WEKIVA WILDERNESS

Location:

1800 WEKIWA CIR, APOPKA, FL 32712, US

Mission Statement

WWT is a volunteer, nonprofit that supports the work of the Wekiva Basin State Parks. The Wekiva Wilderness Trust is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization that supports the efforts of the Wekiva Basin State Parks to provide resource-based recreation while preserving, interpreting and restoring natural and cultural resources.

Description

Volunteers assist the manager and staff maintain the 42,000 acres of park land, operate the River Patrol and run the nature center and interpretive pavilion which in 2016 had 300,000 visitors. WWT also manages the environmental and education programs offered to schools and visitors.

CAUSE AREAS

Animals
Environment
Sports & Recreation
Animals, Environment, Sports & Recreation

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

1800 Wekiwa CircleApopka, FL 32712

(28.737906,-81.48258)
 

SKILLS

  • Water Recreation
  • Habitat Restoration
  • Environmental Education

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • As much time as you can spare

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