VOLUNTEERS IMPROVING PARKS
Project Announcement
ONGOING PROJECT
Name of Project: Natural Areas Maintenance
Volunteer Coordinator: Kelli Whitney
Secondary Volunteer Contact: Vickie Bowen
Volunteer Position
Park
Description of work involved
Hours volunteers can work
Level of difficulty
1=easy
5=physically demanding
Skills required
Shady or full sun area
Access to restroom facilities
How many volunteers are needed
for this project?
Individuals
Small Group-up to 30
Large Group-over 30
How often do volunteers need to
work on site?
Tools and equipment provided
Tools volunteers can bring if desired
Personal items to bring
Personal Protective Equipment will
be provided as needed
Phone: 954- 357-8797
Phone: 954-357- 8797
Natural Areas Maintenance Volunteer
Long Key Nature Center
3501 S.W. 130th Ave.
Davie, FL 33330
954-357-8797
longkey@broward.org
Park hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Volunteer will enhance and restore natural plant and animal
habitats, to include trash removal, removal of exotic plants, planting
of native vegetation, watering newly planted plant material,
spraying herbicides, and similar activities as needed.
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
2 to 5: Moderate to physically demanding depending on activity and
weather.
No skills required. Knowledge of native and exotic plant
identification helpful.
Most areas are in the shade, but volunteer should prepare for sun.
Restrooms are located at the nature center. Some work sites are
within easy walking distance of the nature center. Others may be
more distant.
Individuals and small groups with prearranged project date.
This is an ongoing project. Work areas will be assigned according to
volunteer’s availability.
Pick sticks, loppers, hand pruners, shovels, weed wrenches, spray
tanks, garbage bags, and any others as needed.
Any personal gardening tools.
Clothes suitable for outdoor work, sunscreen, hat, insect repellent,
closed-toe shoes, gloves, water and/or snack, cell phone.
Personal protective equipment will be provided as needed with
instruction on proper use.
Project Start Date
Project Completion Deadline
Duration of program
Volunteer Application Deadline
Orientation/Training
Restrictions
Extra comments
STATUS
Submitted 2/22/10
Updated 3/29/12 KW
April 2012.
Ongoing.
Ongoing.
Ongoing. Please allow at least two weeks from submission date for
approval. Volunteers must complete a Volunteer Application, which
includes a background check.
Volunteers must attend an initial training, which will take place on
the first workday. If a group will be volunteering, then ALL
participants must come to the initial training.
Personal use of cell phones and other electronic devices while on
volunteer duty is discouraged. Only plants, fertilizers, pesticides, and
herbicides provided by park staff will be used in the parks.
Volunteers must agree to follow all rules and guidelines outlined by
park staff.
Natural Areas volunteers play an integral part in maintaining the
native habitat of Long Key Nature Center. This is a great opportunity
for those interested in learning more about South Florida
ecosystems, including the plants and animals native to the area.
Active, still accepting volunteers.