HOURS OF OPERATION
Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.
Monitoring Volunteer Opportunities
Job Description
Volunteers monitor amphibians and reptiles (including the Eastern Box Turtle Telemetry Program), fish, SAV (bay grasses) and water quality. These programs offer an opportunity for participants to become involved in real data collection, which is used to help land managers make informed decisions.
Volunteer Commitment
Please see Calendar of Events for current trainings and workshops or call 410-612-1688 for more information.
Minimum Qualifications
- Volunteers age 16 and older or ages 12 to 15 with a parent/adult who is willing to volunteer and accompany child on all sampling dates
- Some agility is required
- May get dirty and/or wet
- Excellent scout, home school, or group activity
Training & Benefits
No prior experience is necessary as volunteers will be trained and all necessary equipment is supplied. (Instructions on species identification and how to collect data and search techniques will be given the day of the search.) Field guides and all necessary equipment will be provided. There are many benefits to becoming an active volunteer* at the Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, including seasonal volunteer appreciation trips, the annual volunteer dinner, skill and resume development, meeting new people, and let's not forget, spending time in a natural place (to mention just a few). *Please note: Active volunteer status is reached when you volunteer at least 20 hours a year.
How to Volunteer for these Projects
Calls for Volunteers for these projects are posted in the Calendar of Events for the Anita C. Leight Estuary Center. The calendar is posted at the Center and on the website. You must register for and attend the training workshop in order to participate in these volunteer opportunities. Space is limited so early registration is recommended.
Calendar of EventsView all
- Nature Tots & Nature Kids02/06/2012 @ 9:30 am-10:30 amExplore and discover the natural world around us during the winter season through sensory activities, songs, movement and a short hike.
- Nature Tots & Nature Kids02/06/2012 @ 11:00 am-12:00 pmExplore and discover the natural world around us during the winter season through sensory activities, songs, movement and a short hike.
- Nature's Playgroup02/08/2012 @ 9:30 am-10:30 amLittle ones and their parents play and learn in the natural world. Stories, songs, simple crafts and discovery outings will highlight each day's theme.
- Nature's Playgroup02/08/2012 @ 11:00 am-12:00 pmLittle ones and their parents play and learn in the natural world. Stories, songs, simple crafts and discovery outings will highlight each day's theme.
- White-tailed Deer Survey02/11/2012 @ 9:00 am-12:00 pmHarford County seems to be experiencing explosive population growth - and not just with humans. So, we need your help to determine if the deer population of Leight Park is a healthy size. Join us and get the scoop on poop as we conduct pellet (deer scat) counts out on the trails to determine how many deer call us home.
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