Opportunities From: Wood County Park District

Volunteer: Adopt-a-Seed Collecting Bed

Adopt-a-Seed Collecting Bed

 

Assist the Stewardship Department by maintaining a specific native plant bed. This is an important part of our conservation efforts and is an outdoor and on-going volunteer position.

*Anyone can volunteer, but having native plant knowledge is very helpful. 

Program Guidelines

Project coordinator: Sanja Jennings, sjennings@wcparks.org, (419) 509-9695

Stewardship Coordinator: 

Location: Reuthinger Memorial Preserve, 30730 Oregon Road, Perrysburg, OH 43551

Duration: summer to autumn (June – October)

Days and times: Choose your own schedule during park hours: 8 am – 30 minutes past sunset.

Expectations of the volunteer(s)

Adopt a collecting bed(s) for a growing season of summer – autumn Complete Native Plant orientation Visit twice per month for weeding, planting, and removing undesired plants Collect seeds and plant seedlings in coordination with the Stewardship Staff Record volunteer hours at wcparks.galaxydigital.com

Expectations of Wood County Park District Stewardship staff

Prepare bed Provide access to water and access to indoor restroom facility Provide any native plants to be added Provide access to a first-aid kit and volunteer sign-in sheet Provide tools and training Provide nursery bed map

Requirements

Be physically able to perform the volunteer duties Use tools safely and appropriately Demonstrate respect for yourself and others

Registration process

Create an account online at wcparks.galaxydigital.com Read & sign the Wood County Park District Volunteer Handbook, send to jwalton@wcparks.org  Register for the Adopt-a-Seed Collecting Bed program on the volunteer website. Contact program leader Sanja jennings, sjennings@wcparks.org

Things to Know

You will be invited to an annual Volunteer recognition event In case of inclement weather, please do not attend. If there is lightening, do not enter the greenhouse. Please check the forecast before heading to the park.

Program: Conservation

Adopt-a-Seed Collecting Bed

 

Assist the Stewardship Department by maintaining a specific native plant bed. This is an important part of our conservation efforts and is an outdoor and on-going volunteer position.

*Anyone can volunteer, but having native plant knowledge is very helpful. 

Program Guidelines

Project coordinator: Sanja Jennings, sjennings@wcparks.org, (419) 509-9695

Stewardship Coordinator: 

Location: Reuthinger Memorial Preserve, 30730 Oregon Road, Perrysburg, OH 43551

Duration: summer to autumn (June – October)

Days and times: Choose your own schedule during park hours: 8 am – 30 minutes past sunset.

Expectations of the volunteer(s)

Adopt a collecting bed(s) for a growing season of summer – autumn Complete Native Plant orientation Visit twice per month for weeding, planting, and removing undesired plants Collect seeds and plant seedlings in coordination with the Stewardship Staff Record volunteer hours at wcparks.galaxydigital.com

Expectations of Wood County Park District Stewardship staff

Prepare bed Provide access to water and access to indoor restroom facility Provide any native plants to be added Provide access to a first-aid kit and volunteer sign-in sheet Provide tools and training Provide nursery bed map

Requirements

Be physically able to perform the volunteer duties Use tools safely and appropriately Demonstrate respect for yourself and others

Registration process

Create an account online at wcparks.galaxydigital.com Read & sign the Wood County Park District Volunteer Handbook, send to jwalton@wcparks.org  Register for the Adopt-a-Seed Collecting Bed program on the volunteer website. Contact program leader Sanja jennings, sjennings@wcparks.org

Things to Know

You will be invited to an annual Volunteer recognition event In case of inclement weather, please do not attend. If there is lightening, do not enter the greenhouse. Please check the forecast before heading to the park.

Program: Conservation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 43551

Allow Groups: Yes