CURRENT VOLUNTEER EVENTS AT GRNA
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN VOLUNTEERING AT GRNA!
FALL STREAM MONITORING
Sat, Sept 25 from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
New and seasoned volunteers of all ages are invited to join us as we collect data for our biannual stream monitoring program. This year, teams will be collecting macroinvertebrates (creek "bugs") at three sites along Shanty Creek and then will return to the Grass River Center to sort through their critter samples. Pre-registration is required - email Emily at emily@grassriver.org. Note: new volunteers will be put into groups with more experienced volunteers. Dress for the weather, and bring hip waders if you have them (though we have more than enough pairs to loan out!)
FALL STEWARDSHIP DAY
Sat, Oct 2 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Summer is ushering in autumn, which means cooler weather and some good ol' fall season work! Come on out and join the many stewardship activities as we prepared the buildings, trails, and grounds for winter. No experience is necessary; just a pair of work gloves and an open spirit. Pre-registration is encouraged - email Brian at stewardship@grassriver.org.
AUTUMNFEST HELP
Sat, Oct 16 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm and during the weeks leading up to the event
Autumnfest is GRNA's annual family-friendly celebration of all things fall. There will be kids' activities in the Center and out on the trails, refreshments, and a likely appearance by the Grass River otter itself! Plus, this year we will also be celebrating the 10th anniversary of the building of the Grass River Center. Volunteer opportunities associated with this great event include joining our Events Committee to help plan Autumnfest, as well as lending a hand on the day of for set-up and clean-up. Email Emily at emily@grassriver.org if you're interested in helping out.
FRONT DESK DOCENT
Ongoing
GRNA is in need of a few volunteer docents to help us cover the front desk of the Grass River Center. This position involves opening and closing the Center, greeting visitors and answering questions, performing simple point of sale transactions from our gift shop, and light housekeeping duties to keep the Center looking tidy. If you have excellent customer service skills, are knowledgeable about Grass River or are willing to learn, and want to give back to GRNA in a meaningful way, contact James at james@grassriver.org. Training will be provided. The Center is open 10:00 am to 4:00 pm seven days a week through the end of October and on Saturdays and Sundays November through April.
NATIVE PLANT GARDEN CREW
Join the native plant gardening crew, led by veteran GRNA volunteer Julie Hurd, to keep the gardens in tip top shape all summer and into the fall. GRNA's gardens are comprised of a variety of native plants that promote pollinator and wildlife health, as well as keep the area surrounding the Center looking beautiful. The crew will meet every other week to weed, water, and prune. Come dressed for the weather, and bring gardening gloves if you have them. Specific dates and times are still to be determined. Email Lyn Petty at lynwpetty@gmail.com to be kept in the loop.
FALL STREAM MONITORING
Sat, Sept 25 from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
New and seasoned volunteers of all ages are invited to join us as we collect data for our biannual stream monitoring program. This year, teams will be collecting macroinvertebrates (creek "bugs") at three sites along Shanty Creek and then will return to the Grass River Center to sort through their critter samples. Pre-registration is required - email Emily at emily@grassriver.org. Note: new volunteers will be put into groups with more experienced volunteers. Dress for the weather, and bring hip waders if you have them (though we have more than enough pairs to loan out!)
FALL STEWARDSHIP DAY
Sat, Oct 2 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Summer is ushering in autumn, which means cooler weather and some good ol' fall season work! Come on out and join the many stewardship activities as we prepared the buildings, trails, and grounds for winter. No experience is necessary; just a pair of work gloves and an open spirit. Pre-registration is encouraged - email Brian at stewardship@grassriver.org.
AUTUMNFEST HELP
Sat, Oct 16 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm and during the weeks leading up to the event
Autumnfest is GRNA's annual family-friendly celebration of all things fall. There will be kids' activities in the Center and out on the trails, refreshments, and a likely appearance by the Grass River otter itself! Plus, this year we will also be celebrating the 10th anniversary of the building of the Grass River Center. Volunteer opportunities associated with this great event include joining our Events Committee to help plan Autumnfest, as well as lending a hand on the day of for set-up and clean-up. Email Emily at emily@grassriver.org if you're interested in helping out.
FRONT DESK DOCENT
Ongoing
GRNA is in need of a few volunteer docents to help us cover the front desk of the Grass River Center. This position involves opening and closing the Center, greeting visitors and answering questions, performing simple point of sale transactions from our gift shop, and light housekeeping duties to keep the Center looking tidy. If you have excellent customer service skills, are knowledgeable about Grass River or are willing to learn, and want to give back to GRNA in a meaningful way, contact James at james@grassriver.org. Training will be provided. The Center is open 10:00 am to 4:00 pm seven days a week through the end of October and on Saturdays and Sundays November through April.
NATIVE PLANT GARDEN CREW
Join the native plant gardening crew, led by veteran GRNA volunteer Julie Hurd, to keep the gardens in tip top shape all summer and into the fall. GRNA's gardens are comprised of a variety of native plants that promote pollinator and wildlife health, as well as keep the area surrounding the Center looking beautiful. The crew will meet every other week to weed, water, and prune. Come dressed for the weather, and bring gardening gloves if you have them. Specific dates and times are still to be determined. Email Lyn Petty at lynwpetty@gmail.com to be kept in the loop.
