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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. Seasonal and Year-Round Opportunities Celebrate Earth Day at Middle Run Natural Area Tuesday, April 22 from 3:30pm - 5:30pm Please celebrate Earth Day with us by helping us continue our work at Middle Run Natural Area. ÊCheck on recently planted trees, put protective caging around new trees, trim invasive plants, and install bird boxes. Dress for the weather and wear long pants and sturdy shoes. Please park and gather at Polly Drummond Hill Shopping Center (McGlynnÕs Pub, ArtisanÕs Bank, etc.) Contact Catherine Owens, Volunteer Coordinator at 302-239-2334 x111 or Email. Volunteer Guide Corps at Ashland Nature Center and Coverdale Farm If you enjoy the outdoors and sharing experiences with children, then consider contributing a few hours to the Delaware Nature Society's Volunteer Guide Corps. This highly diversified group of men and women are responsible for teaching programs to over 26,000 children annually. NO special background is required, and you select the schedule, ages and programs that appeal to you. Topics include maple sugaring, Native Americans, wildlife, and farm life. There are opportunities to use artifacts and scientific equipment, develop new interests, enjoy monthly natural history meetings, and participate in field trips. Most of all, you foster understanding and a sense of environmental stewardship in children. Click here for details! Summer Counselors (ages 14 - 17) Help children discover the magic of the natural world as you assist with summer camp. Become part of our teaching team as you work with instructors, teach programs, maintain program areas, help with snack/recreation periods, and work with live animals. Enjoy fun, friends, adventure, and animals! Work weeks are flexible to accommodate vacations. You can even work towards earning a President's Youth Volunteer Service Award. This opportunity will give you excellent experience, and references, for future jobs and college applications. Have a great time at the mid-summer counselor canoe trip and party! For details and application, Click Here. Delaware Stream Watch Technical Monitors Do you enjoy the technical details of stream watching and want to help protect Delaware's waterways? For details, Click Here. Coverdale Farm Garden Volunteers April through October Spend one afternoon a week tending our 3/4 acre educational vegetable garden preparing beds, planting, weeding, thinning, and pruning. Contact Michele Wales at 302-239-2334, Ext. 143; or E-mail. 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 E-mail. Coverdale Farm Crop Plot Volunteers May through October Volunteers are needed to assist staff in caring for one-acre crop plot demonstration area. Activities include tilling, raking, planting by hand and mechanically, thinning, and harvesting. Contact Jim Wolfer at 302-593-2601. Farm Worker Volunteers Needed Year-Round Volunteers are needed year-round to assist staff in the daily operation of Coverdale Farm and in the maintenance of Burrows Run Preserve. Duties may include the care of livestock, maintenance of farm equipment, buildings, and fences, as well as maintenance of the farm grounds. Contact Jim Wolfer at 302-593-2601. Other Needs
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