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Volunteers Needed Volunteers have played a key role in every stage of the development of the Delaware Nature Society and they continue to direct its work and contribute to the realization of its highest goals. We count our volunteers among our most valuable and respected assets--in all, 1,000 committed individuals who give of their valuable time, their special skills, and their personal interests to benefit the Society. Our environmental programs and accomplishments since the Society's inception have been possible only through their help, and the value of these services is reflected in our ability to conduct programs which receive no direct support. Native Plant Sale (4/27-5/3) Help the Delaware Nature Society run our annual Native Plant Sale! Volunteer assistance is needed for all aspects of setup and sale days, including: unloading/moving plants, labeling & watering plants, cashiering, and giving advice about native plants. Individual volunteers and group volunteers are encouraged to participate! Contact Catherine Owens 302-239-2334 x111; or Click Here to Volunteer!. Bio-Blitz '09! (Sunday, April 26) A Bio-Blitz is an all-day event to identify all of the plants and animals living in a specific natural area, involving both experts and volunteers. Click here for details. Seasonal and Year-Round Opportunities Ashland Nature Center Summer Camp Junior Counselor Calling all teenagers aged 14-17: Get involved and have fun by joining our outstanding team of youth camp counselors this summer! We ask for three weeks of commitment any time between June 15th & August 14th (weeks do not have to be consecutive). For more information and an application form, click here. Volunteer Guide Corps at Ashland Nature Center Love the outdoors? Share it with children! Each year, the Delaware Nature Society introduces tens of thousands of children to the wonders of our natural environment. Ashland-based Volunteer Guides lead groups of school children in a variety of outdoor learning experiences at Ashland, Be a part of the diverse group of adult volunteers that helps us make this happen! Click here for details Handyperson Put your tinkering tendencies to good use! Were always looking for knowledgeable individuals to help us maintain our many facilities across the state. Contact Catherine Owens, Volunteer Coordinator at 302-239-2334 x111 or Email. Garden Care Donate your green thumb to any of our locations (Ashland Nature Center, Coverdale Farm, or Abbotts Mill), or if your thumb is not quite as green as youd like, come on out and well teach you what you need to know! Contact Catherine Owens at 302-239-2334 x111; or Email. Licensed Bird Bander The Delaware Nature Society is looking for a licensed bird bander who would be interested in volunteering his or her skills to enhance our educational programs in the upcoming year. Interested individuals with a valid bird banding license please contact Joe Sebastiani, Members' Program Team Leader at 302-239-2334 x115 or Email. Natural History Experts Have you ever wanted to share your knowledge about a segment of our region's natural history with others? Work with our staff to develop and/or lead engaging new educational programs based on your area of expertise. Interested individuals please contact Joe Sebastiani, Members' Program Team Leader at 302-239-2334 x115 or Email. Animal Room Care Turtles, snakes, and lizards need love too! Help us care for our collection of reptiles and amphibians in your spare time. Contact Catherine Owens, Volunteer Coordinator at 302-239-2334 x111 or Email. Outdoor Recreation Experts Love outdoor sports and recreation? Help us develop and lead lively programs that teach our members how to get their hearts pumping and their feet muddy in the great outdoors. Interested individuals please contact Joe Sebastiani, Members' Program Team Leader at 302-239-2334 x115 or Email. 21st Annual Red Clay Valley Cleanup Saturday, March 28, 2009 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Volunteers are needed to help clean up roadways in the Red Clay Creek Valley. Meet at Ashland Nature Center to receive your assignment. Gloves, vests, trash bags, and refreshments will be provided. Appropriate for ages 12 and up. Parental supervision required for younger children. For questions regarding this event please call: Catherine Owens, Volunteer Coordinator at 302-239-2334, Ext. 111; or Email. Coverdale Farm Coverdale Farm Crop Plot Volunteers May through August. Give your biceps and your back a workout as you help us care for our educational crop demonstration area! Volunteering in our 1-acre crop plot offers hands-on learning opportunities that are ideal for small to medium sized groups of teens or adults. One-time volunteer groups are welcome! Contact Catherine Owens at 302-239-2334, Ext. 111; or Email. Coverdale Farm Hosts Wednesdays and Thursdays, April through November; 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM. Introduce visitors to our educational farm and farm activities during our public visitation days. Volunteer once a month (or more if you'd like!) for this fun assignment. Expertise is not needed, and all training is provided. Contact Michele Wales at 302-239-2334, Ext. 143; or Email. Coverdale Farm Garden Volunteers April through October. Get your hands in the earth and learn the basics of growing your own food as you help us care for our acre educational vegetable garden! Garden volunteers meet once a week to spend time together in the sunshine on our picturesque farm in Greenville, DE. Contact Michele Wales at 302-239-2334, Ext. 143; or Email. Volunteer Guide Corps Farm Educators Watch Share it with children! Each year, the Delaware Nature Society introduces tens of thousands of children to the wonders of our natural environment. Farm-based Volunteer Guides lead groups in a variety of agricultural and farm animal experiences at Coverdale Farm. Be a part of the diverse group of adult volunteers that helps us make this happen! Click here for details. Abbotts Mill Nature Center Bird Nest Box Monitor March through August. Enjoy relaxing walks at Abbotts Mill Nature Center while keeping track of the inhabitants in our bird boxes. You will be trained in identifying occupants and collecting the data. Species may include Eastern Bluebird, Tree Swallow, House Wren, Purple Martin, Eastern Screech-owl, American Kestrel, and Prothonotary Warbler. Flexible schedule. Contact Jason Beale at 302-422-0847 or Email. Delaware Breeding Bird Atlas II Volunteers January through August. Participate in this four-year statewide atlasing project while collecting data on breeding birds in the Milford Millponds Nature Preserve. Contact Jason Beale at 302-422-0847 or Email. Blue Trail Club March through October. Enjoy canoeing or kayaking? Use your skills to help maintain the Blueways Trail at Abbotts Mill throughout the season. Contact Jason Beale at 302-422-0847 or Email. Habitat Helpers Year-round. Become a steward at the Milford Millponds Nature Preserve and work to promote native vegetation and remove invasive species. Contact Elliott Workman at 302-422-0847 or Email. Trail Monitors Year-round. Are you a hiker and nature lover? Use your skills to help maintain the diverse trail system in the Milford Millponds Nature Preserve. Greet and assist fellow hikers. Contact Elliott Workman at 302-422-0847 or Email. Project Feederwatch November through April. Relax at Abbotts Mill while participating in this Cornell Lab of Ornithology program. Flock to the Wet Lab to enjoy coffee, tea, and socialize while collecting data on the birds present. Contact Jason Beale at 302-422-0847 or Email. Off-Site Opportunities Middle Run Tree Planting Saturday, March 21st 9:00 AM -12:00 PM. Join us to plant 400 trees at Middle Run Natural Area in Newark. Dress for the weather and wear long pants, gloves and sturdy shoes; we will plant rain or shine. Planting instructions and refreshments will be provided. Have a fun time making a positive contribution to our local environment! Interested groups and individuals should contact Derek Stoner, Reforestation Coordinator, at (302) 239-2334 ext. 106, or Email. Volunteer Property Management Help us maintain a watchful eye on a portion of our property while enjoying the great outdoors! Learn about invasive species management, take part in habitat restoration projects, and help us track rare species that are thriving on our properties. Contact Catherine Owens 302-239-2334 x111; or Email. Outreach Support Love what the Delaware Nature Society has to offer? Help us reach out to others by attending outreach events alongside DNS staff members! Contact Catherine Owens 302-239-2334 x111; or Email. Delaware Stream Watch Technical Monitors Do you want to help protect Delaware's waterways? Technical Monitors make a difference in their local watershed by raising awareness about stream health and contributing data to the State for the use in water quality reports and establishing water quality standards. The Technical Monitoring program is recognized as a national example of the acceptance and use of volunteer data by the State and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The program provides valuable volunteer-collected data that is incorporated into a water quality model used by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and the US Geological Survey. Volunteers for our technical monitoring program range from high school students to retired chemists and beyond. If you are interested in becoming a technical monitor, please contact the Stream Watch program at 302-239-2334, extension 100 or E-mail us. For more details on the Technical Monitoring program, Click Here. Species Surveys The Delaware Nature Society is seeking experienced individuals to help us conduct biological surveys of rare species on our properties. If you have knowledge about a particular plant or animal group and would be interested in tracking populations on one of our natural areas, please contact Catherine Owens, Volunteer Coordinator at 302-239-2334 x111 or Email. Other Needs
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