2008 Workdays

With thousands of acres of protected land to manage across the state, volunteers are needed to help our stewardship staff. Participating in a volunteer workday is a satisfying and rewarding way to meet the staff and experience the places and species we protect in Pennsylvania.

If you would like to attend a workday and/or for more information, directions, etc., please contact:
Molly Anderson, Director of Volunteer & Outreach Programs, at (717) 232-6001, extension 117 or
molly_anderson@tnc.org

September 2008

Thursday, September 18th – 9:30 AM until 2:30 PM
Please join us at the Goat Hill Barrens (Chester County) to help with our restoration efforts of the State-Line Serpentine Barrens. To volunteer for this workday and for more information/directions, please contact Molly Anderson at (717) 232-6001, extension 117 or molly_anderson@tnc.org.

Sunday, September 21st – 8:30 AM until 3:00 PM
Volunteers are needed to assist Pennsylvania CleanWays during their International Coastal Clean-up on Little Tinicum Island (Delaware County). For more information on how to sign up for this workday, please contact Molly Anderson at (717) 232-6001, extension 117 or molly_anderson@tnc.org.

Tuesday, September 23rd – 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM
Please join us at our northeastern Pennsylvania sites (Monroe and Lackawanna Counties) and meet at the Hauser Nature Center (Long Pond Office) to assist with pre and post treatment prescribed fire management and barrens habitat assessment. To volunteer for this workday and for more information/directions, please contact Molly Anderson at (717) 232-6001, extension 117 or molly_anderson@tnc.org.

Tuesday, September 30th – 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM
Please join us at our northeastern Pennsylvania sites (Monroe and Lackawanna Counties) and meet at the Hauser Nature Center (Long Pond Office) to assist with pre and post treatment prescribed fire management and barrens habitat assessment. To volunteer for this workday and for more information/directions, please contact Molly Anderson at (717) 232-6001, extension 117 or molly_anderson@tnc.org.

October 2008

Sunday, October 5th – 9:30 AM until 3:00 PM
Please join us at the Goat Hill Barrens Preserve (Chester County) to help with our restoration efforts of the State-Line Serpentine Barrens. To volunteer for this workday and for more information/directions, please contact Work Crew Leader, Mike Bertram, at the2nomads@verizon.net.

Thursday, October 9th – 9:30 AM until 3:00 PM
Please join us at the Chrome Barrens Preserve (Chester County) to help with invasive plant removal and restoration efforts of the State-Line Serpentine Barrens. To volunteer for this workday and for more information/directions, please contact Work Crew Leader, Mike Bertram, at the2nomads@verizon.net.

Friday, October 10th through Sunday, October 12th - Annual West Branch Wilderness Fall Camping Trip
Please join us for our Fall Camping Weekend at the West Branch Wilderness Preserve (Clinton County) and assist with a variety of preserve maintenance tasks such as installing a new informational kiosk, continuing work on the wildlife habitat improvement project as well as fireline preparations. We will also enjoy fun activities like hiking, bird watching and stargazing. Camp out the entire weekend or just join us for the day; all food and drink will be provided. To sign up for this weekend and for more information/directions, please contact Molly Anderson at molly_anderson@tnc.org or (717) 232-6001, extension 117.

Saturday, October 18th – 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM
Please join us at the Forest Pools Preserve at Kings Gap (Cumberland County) to assist with a trash clean-up in preparation of our vernal pool restoration efforts. To sign up for this workday and for more information/directions, please contact Molly Anderson at molly_anderson@tnc.org or (717) 232-6001, extension 117.

Thursday, October 23rd – 9:30 AM until 3:00 PM
Please join us at the New Texas Barrens (Lancaster County) to help with our restoration efforts of the State-Line Serpentine Barrens. To volunteer for this workday and for more information/directions, please contact Work Crew Leader, Mike Bertram, at the2nomads@verizon.net.

Nature picture credits (top to bottom, left to right): Photo © Molly T. Anderson/TNC (Volunteers, Henry Whitesel and Debbie Athens clearing invasive plants at the Goat Hill Barrens Preserve).