Habitat Improvement Hand, Lancaster

Love Wildlife? Hate Invasive Plants? We Need You! Is your backyard a battleground of overgrown invasives but don't know what to do? Want to help nature around your community? Join the Fairfield County Park District as a Habitat Improvement Tech and help restore the natural balance to our parks and wild spaces.You’ll make a real impact on local ecosystems while gaining experience and skills in habitat restoration and plant ID-skills you can use at home, in your community, or in a green career down the road. Also perfect for business groups

looking for a one-time volunteer day with purpose and punch! What You Might Be Doing: Removing invasive plants by pulling, pruning, or sawing Hauling brush and cleared vegetation Hiking off-trail through uneven terrain No experience needed just a good attitude, love for the outdoors, and a willingness to get dirty. We’ll teach you how to identify invasive species and work safely in the field.Be prepared for: Outdoor conditions (inclement weather, biting insects, and other outdoor risks) Hands-on work Making a big difference All volunteers must pass a background check. Questions?

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