- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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1 person is interested
Nature/Art Fall Festival Volunteer!
ORGANIZATION: Kings Gap Environmental Education Center
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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1 person is interested
Kings Gap Environmental Education Center is looking for volunteers for our nature art fall festival called Garden Harvest on Sunday October 1st! Volunteers run activity stations such as face painting, pumpkin painting, nature ID challenge, mansion docent, etcetera. All volunteers receive a free T-shirt and a break for food and to enjoy the rest of the event. We ask volunteers to please arrive at 10:30 AM to set up and help decorate. The day ends at 5:30 PM. Please help us make this event possible!
If interested, please contact Kim Schubert at kischubert@pa.gov.
Garden Harvest is a fall festival focused on nature and art. The event includes live music, art gallery, local art vendors, food trucks, hay rides, games for prizes, historic cider press, and more!
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About Kings Gap Environmental Education Center
Location:
500 Kings Gap Road, Carlisle, PA 17015, US
Mission Statement
To maintain, improve and preserve state parks; to manage state forest lands to assure their long-term health, sustainability and economic use; to provide information on Pennsylvanian’s ecological and geologic resources; and to administer grant and technical assistance programs that will benefit rivers conservation, trails and greenways, local recreation, regional heritage conservation and environmental education programs across Pennsylvania.
Description
Kings Gap’s unique attractions are its mountainous terrain, extensive forest and panoramic views, which may be experienced while driving the winding road to the mansion area, or while hiking the trails. The sweeping view of the Cumberland Valley from the Cameron-Masland Mansion is impressive at any time of the year.
Kings Gap Environmental Education Center is one of several state parks specifically dedicated to provide environmental education and interpretive programs to the citizens of Pennsylvania. A variety of programs are available for children, teachers and the general public that increase knowledge and awareness of the values and function of our natural resources. Whether enjoying Kings Gap through recreational activities, educational programs, or its scenic beauty, visitors can be inspired to become stewards of Pennsylvania’s outstanding natural resources.
Kings Gap consists of 2,531 acres of forest on South Mountain, with more than 18 miles of hiking trails, a permanent orienteering course, picnicking, hunting and other recreational and educational opportunities. The mansion provides facilities for meals and overnight lodging, and may be reserved for meetings, weddings, receptions and similar functions.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
500 Kings Gap RoadCarlisle, PA 17015
DATE POSTED
August 14, 2023
SKILLS
- Environmental Education
- Drawing
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Volunteers arrive at 10:30AM and depart at 5:30PM. All volunteers receive a break for food and to enjoy the event.