Nature Preserve Stewards

Join us for our weekly Nature Preserve Stewards workday. You will be working with Conserving Carolina Habitat Restoration staff in a caring environment focused on safety and wellness, learning and camaraderie, on the land. Volunteers will not be asked to handle any chemicals or herbicides or to operate any fossil fuel-powered equipment.

Where and When

1. Weekly, rain, or shine, with exceptions for extreme weather
2. All workdays will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a well-earned break in between
3. Feel free to choose specific days or pledge yourself to a steady regime as best suits you.

• • First Wednesday: Pleasant Grove – Etowah, Henderson County
  • Second Wednesday: Mouth of Mud Creek – Mills River/Arden, Henderson County
  • Third Wednesday: Florence Nature Preserve – Gerton, Henderson/Buncombe Counties
  • Fourth Wednesday: Little River Wetlands – Cedar Mountain, Transylvania County
    • Meet at the Cedar Mountain Community Center for carpooling

What to expect:

A typical day might include:

• Pulling weeds
• Erosion control
• Planting and tending trees and other plants
• Making and recording scientific observations
• Creating habitat for all kinds of animals
• Maintaining artificial habitats (bird and bat boxes, etc.)
• Other tasks as conditions warrant.

What to Bring:

• Appropriate clothing for four hours in nature: close-toed shoes, long pants, and shirt sleeves. Layers are recommended as the conditions will likely change during the day.
• Sunscreen, hat, or other personal shade device
• Lunch, snacks, drinking water
• Any medications you may need

Email Torry at torry@conservingcarolina.org with questions.

*RSVP is Required*