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Darke County Parks
Volunteer
Opportunities for January 2015
DCP Volunteers,
Below you will find several volunteer opportunities for the month of
January please let me know if you wish to assist with any of them.
· Prairie Seed Planting- We are looking for some people to help
hand spread prairie seed at a couple park locations. All supplies
will be provided. If you are interested in being a part of this
project, please contact me today as the date will not be determined
until we know the weather forecast.
· Gardeners- We need your help starting some native prairie
plants! The Park District is going to purchase a couple species
of seed and we are looking for volunteers to plant/grow this seeds at
their house. The plants will then be sold at the plant sale on April
25. Please let me know if you are interested in helping with this
opportunity.
· Project Feeder Watch- Tuesdays and Wednesdays
9:30-11:30AM. Are you able to help us track which birds are
spending time at the Nature Center’s bird feeding station? All
the data collected is turned in to Cornell University. This is a great
opportunity to learn Darke County’s common birds.
· Blacksmith Shop- Remember the shop is open Saturday afternoons
and additional afternoons as requested for those who are interested
working in the forge. If you wish to spend some time learning the 18th
Century blacksmith trade please call Laura to schedule your next time
in the shop.
Tuesday, January 6th- Friends of the Park Meeting- 6:30 PM
Are you interested in becoming a Friend or are already, a Friends
member? Please plan on attending the monthly meeting at the Nature
Center.
Wednesday, January 7th – Christmas Tear Down -10AM
The holiday season is coming to an end which means it’s time to take
all the holiday decorations down. If you are able to help please let me
know. Thanks!
Thursday, January 8th & Tuesday, January 13th Task Force- 9 AM
Please plan on meeting us at Chestnut Marsh; we will have the gate open
so you can drive back the drive. Our goal is to remove some smaller
shrub trees from the wetland and levy areas. If you have a chainsaw or
a pair of loppers please plan on bringing them with you. Please
remember to dress for the weather and call the office if you are
available to help.
Monday, January 19th- Winter Day Camp- 9:30-12:00
Join the campers today as they search the woods for a place to build a
debris shelter, find a water source and practice how to start a fire.
Please call the office today if you can assist with this program.
Thursday, January 22nd- Task Force- 9AM
Meet us at Shawnee Prairie and we will spend some time in the Sugar
Shack washing/ cleaning the equipment so we will be ready to boil the
first collection of sap.
**BRING A FRIEND to the Volunteer Workshop**
We would like to challenge all of the Darke County Parks Volunteers to
bring/invite a friend to attend the Volunteer Workshop on Saturday,
February 7th. The workshop will explain why and how individuals
should become a Park Volunteer. Please RSVP by Feb. 5th at
937-548-0165.
Laura Schwieterman
Darke County Parks
Naturalist / Volunteer Coordinator
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