- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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21 people are interested
Friday Conservation Corps
ORGANIZATION: WHITE HOUSE FARM FOUNDATION
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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21 people are interested
Looking to gain volunteer experience, earn community service hours, or participate in environmental stewardship? In partnership with the Bull Run Mountains Conservancy, Leopold's Preserve offers volunteer events every Friday at 8:30 AM. (In the winter, we move the start time to 9 AM, to avoid the coldest part of the morning.)
Volunteers are welcome to stay as long as they'd like - drop in for an hour, or stay for the full event. Our volunteer activities are suitable for ages 13 and up, but volunteers under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. If you are interested in a volunteer event for younger children, please contact us.
Activities rotate on a monthly basis, but typically include trail maintenance, invasive plant management, and brush clearing. All participants must register through our website so we can reach out with information about where to meet and details regarding the activity. If we need to cancel due to inclement weather, only registered participants will be notified.
Attire: all volunteers must wear closed-toe shoes and long pants to protect against thorns, insect bites, and poison ivy. Anyone who is dressed inappropriately (shorts, sandals, etc.) will not be allowed to volunteer. To keep yourself comfortable, we recommend bringing a hat, sunscreen, and bug spray in the summer, and wearing multiple layers in the winter.
Equipment: please bring your own pair of protective work gloves. The gloves should be made of a sturdy material such as leather. If you can, please bring a pair of garden clippers (pruners or similar). There is no running water available on site - you must bring your own bottle of water to drink.
More opportunities with WHITE HOUSE FARM FOUNDATION
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About WHITE HOUSE FARM FOUNDATION
Location:
8040 Industrial Park Ct, Bristow, VA 20136, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to enrich individuals with knowledge of and involvement with our natural ecological systems, holistic community planning, and respect for local history and culture.
Description
The Foundation owns and manages the White House Farm (Luray, VA) and Leopold's Preserve (Haymarket, VA). Our volunteer program is primarily focused on Leopold's Preserve, a 380-acre nature preserve with more than seven miles of trails. The Preserve is open to the public daily, from dawn until dusk.
CAUSE AREAS
Environment,
Sports & Recreation
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
Leopold's Preserve16290 Thoroughfare RoadBroad Run, VA 20137
(38.81667 ,-77.67355 )
DATE POSTED
December 16, 2024
SKILLS
- Habitat Restoration
- Botany
- Environmental Science
- Outdoor Recreation
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
- Private Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
- Must be at least 13
- There is no long-term commitment. Sign up here: www.leopoldspreserve.com/calendar
- Volunteers must be at least 13 years old. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. We are happy to sign community service documentation papers of any kind. Volunteers MUST wear long pants and closed-toe shoes.
Private Group Details
- Group Size Range 1 - 50+
- Event can be held at organization location(s)
- No Donation