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: Land Manager’s choice of Preserve, location – to be published in each month’s volunteer newsletter and online calendar. This will be a chance to see some neat corners of the world, with exclusive access. An email with details of the workday, including meeting place, will be sent to all who have registered by Friday of the preceding week.

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*