Opportunities From: Calvert Stewards

Land Management Volunteers oversee the stewardship and sustainable use of land which the Society owns or hold conservation easements. This person reviews land management plans, ensures compliance with environmental regulations, and coordinates conservation efforts. They collaborate with other committees, stakeholders, and experts to monitor land conditions, manage habitats, and promote biodiversity. Their goal is to maintain and enhance the ecological health and sustainability of the land under the organization's care.

The Calvert Steward Land Management program has something for almost everyone: kids and young adults, retirees, professionals, corporate teams, students, community service organizations, and individuals and groups in search of meaningful outdoor and stewardship projects.

If you like people and care about our county's natural resources, the Calvert Nature Society needs your time and talents.

Perform annual inspections of easement properties.Under supervision, assist with regular trail maintenance and special projects at property owned and managed by Calvert Nature Society.Communicate with eagle scouts, service organizations and other volunteers.Coordinate cooperative projects with the Natural Resources Division.

Projects include:

Trail monitoring Trail trimming, brush clearing Small repair projects Sign installation and repair

For Further Information Contact: Karyn Molines, 410-535-5327  Karyn.Molines@calvertcountymd.gov

This opportunity is suitable for an organized group (ex: scout, church, school group, etc.) looking to perform a service project in the park. The project is removing old boardwalk along the Cocktown Creek trail and replacing it with a slightly elevated walkway. A total of approximately 110 feet of boardwalk needs to be constructed. This project can be divided into smaller projects as needed.

Duties include:

Fundraising as needed for tools and supplies (park may provide some support) Removing old boardwalk Building new boardwalk following park-provided specifications

Schedule: Interested group should contact Park Manager for a site visit and to schedule desired workday.

Materials and Equipment: Group will be responsible for acquiring building materials and tools. Volunteers should bring work gloves, water bottles, long pants, closed toe shoes, and lunch/snacks as needed.
Note: Park may provide some of the needed lumber.

Special Skills: Most work will be performed outside under varying weather conditions. Frequent exposure to weather and temperature extremes, noise, dust, and dirt should be expected. Work performed requires the exertion of moderate to heavy physical effort and may involve lifting and moving objects up to 50 pounds.

Work also includes: Exposure to poison ivy, ticks, mosquitos, snakes, spiders and other wildlife.

For any additional information, please contact Jenny Yoder at jennifer.yoder@calvertcountymd.gov

Description:  This opportunity is suitable for an organized group (ex: scout, church, school group, etc.) looking to perform a service project in the park. The project is removing old boardwalk along the Fisherman's trail and replacing it with ADA accessible boardwalk. A total of approximately 420 feet of boardwalk needs to be constructed. This project can be divided into smaller projects as needed. 

Duties include:

Fundraising as needed for tools and supplies (park may provide some support) Removal of old boardwalk Building new boardwalk following park provided specifications

Schedule: Interested group should contact Park Manager for a site visit and to schedule desired work day

Materials and Equipment: Group will be responsible for acquiring building materials and tools. Volunteers should bring work gloves, water bottles, long pants, closed toe shoes, and lunch/snacks as needed.

Special Skills: Most work will be performed outside under varying weather conditions. Frequent exposure to weather and temperature extremes, noise, dust, and dirt should be expected. Work performed requires the exertion of moderate to heavy physical effort and may involve lifting and moving objects up to 50 pounds.

Work also includes: exposure to poison ivy, ticks, mosquitos, snakes, spiders and other wildlife.

For any additional information, please contact Brian Bussard at Brian.Bussard@CalvertCountyMD.gov

Description:  This opportunity is suitable for an organized group (ex: scout, church, school group, etc.) looking to perform a service project in the park. The project is building a new boardwalk to create a dry path for visitors on Duncan's Pond Trail. Boardwalk needs to be approximately 60 feet long and 6 feet wide. This project can be divided into smaller projects as needed. 

Duties include:

Fundraising as needed for tools and supplies (park may provide some support) Building new boardwalk following park provided specifications

Schedule: Interested group should contact Park Manager for a site visit and to schedule desired work day

Materials and Equipment: Group will be responsible for acquiring building materials and tools. Volunteers should bring work gloves, water bottles, long pants, closed toe shoes, and lunch/snacks as needed.

Special Skills: Most work will be performed outside under varying weather conditions. Frequent exposure to weather and temperature extremes, noise, dust, and dirt should be expected. Work performed requires the exertion of moderate to heavy physical effort and may involve lifting and moving objects up to 50 pounds.

Work also includes: exposure to poison ivy, ticks, mosquitos, snakes, spiders and other wildlife.

For any additional information, please contact Brian Bussard at Brian.Bussard@CalvertCountyMD.gov