Opportunities From: Calvert Stewards

Join the Native Garden Corps! Volunteers are needed to help the park staff clean up the ground and gardens at King Memorial Park in Prince Frederick. Tasks may include garden bed clean up, weeding, mulching, raking and invasive removal. All tools are provided, you just show up and provide the people power!

For Questions contact Jessy Oberright, jessy.oberright@calvertcountymd.gov

Join the Native Garden Corps! Volunteers are needed to help the park staff install the new plantings for the native garden upgrade at Wisner Hall. Tasks may include planting perennials and shrubs, weeding, watering and mulching the freshened beds. A great way to celebrate Earth Week!

For Questions contact Jessy Oberright, jessy.oberright@calvertcountymd.gov

Must be a current garden volunteer for this opportunity.  NEW volunteers please sign up for a scheduled shift with staff.

Help staff with the maintenance and upkeep of the trails and gardens around Battle Creek Nature Center. From invasive plant removal, to routine garden care, to maintaining the nature play space and trails - there is always something to be done.

If you have questions or are interested in helping with gardening but can not make this date, please contact Tania Gale to find another time to come in.  Tania.gale@calvertcountymd.gov

Minimum age is 12 - all volunteers under 18 need to be with an adult volunteer

Bring garden gloves and clippers if you have them.

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:

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