Description
We are seeking individuals and students to join our team as a conservation volunteer at Minnewaska State Park, you will play a vital role in maintaining the cleanliness of the trails while also providing important data on the types of litter found. This information will help us develop strategies to reduce waste and educate the public on the importance of preserving our natural environment.
Responsibilities
· Collect litter along designated trails and dispose of it properly
· Use data sheets to record the litter collected
· Monitor the condition of the trails and report any maintenance needs
· Maintain accurate and detailed records of all trail steward activities
Requirements
· No skills or experience required
· Volunteers asked commitment to volunteer 4 times year.
PO BOX 114, Rock Tavern, NY 12575, US
The Morgan Duke Conservation Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting forests and water bodies from threats, such as people walking off the trails and damaging vegetation and impacts of throwing litter on the trails, hiding litter in the vegetation. Our team works tirelessly to educate the public on the importance of proper waste disposal to prevent wildlife habitat damage and harming wildlife like threatening species and preserve natural habitats for wildlife. From Orange County to Putnam County to Ulster County and other areas, our volunteer's hike through forested areas, Wildlife Management Areas, and waterways to clean up litter, report damaged vegetation, assess trail conditions, and even plant trees to restore destroyed habitats. We collaborate with state and local conservation agencies to develop and implement innovative solutions that safeguard these precious natural areas and the wildlife that call them home.
5281 Route 44-55Kerhonkson, NY 12446
July 16, 2024
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