VOLUNTEERS IMPROVING PARKS

Project Announcement

ONGOING PROJECT

Name of Project: Invasive Removal from Quiet Waters Mountain Bike Trails

Volunteer Coordinator: Matt Forest Phone: 954-357-5110

Secondary Contact: Marvin Burroughs Phone: 954-357-5106

Volunteer Position / Site Maintenance Volunteer-Mountain Bike Trails
Park / Quiet Waters Park
401 S. Powerline Rd.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
954-357-5100

Description of work involved / Volunteers will be removing invasive plant species from the mountain bike trails.
Hours volunteers can work / Thursday through Sunday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Level of difficulty
1=easy
5=physically demanding / 2-5
Volunteers will be working outside removing vines and gathering seeds. Long sleeve shirt and pants recommended.
Skills required / None.
Shady or full sun area / Mostly full sun but some shade.
Access to restroom facilities / Restroom facilities are located near the skate park.
How many volunteers are needed for this project?
Individuals
Small Group-up to 30
Large Group-over 30 / Individual, small or large group.
How often do volunteers need to work on site? / This is an ongoing project.
Tools and equipment provided / Shovels, rakes, wheelbarrows or carts, vehicle for eligible drivers, and any other possible items needed, latex gloves and trash bags.
Tools volunteers can bring if desired / Any specialty tools that volunteers want to use.
Personal items to bring / Sunscreen, hat, insect repellent, closed-toe shoes, gloves, water and/or snack, cell phone. Long pants and long-sleeve shirt recommended.
Personal Protective Equipment will be provided as needed / We will provide them with any personal protective equipment as needed and instruct in proper use.
Project Start Date / Ongoing.
Project Completion Deadline / Ongoing.
Duration of program / Ongoing.
Volunteer Application Deadline / These positions require the Workday Volunteer Application, so it must be completed and brought to park on day of project. The Volunteer Application will be required if workers desire to return for ongoing opportunities.
Orientation/Training / Volunteers must attend an initial training which will take place during the first half-hour of the workday.
Restrictions / Volunteers will ONLY plant plants that are provided by the park.
Volunteers will ONLY use fertilizer and mulch that are provided by the staff.
Extra comments / This project is part of an ongoing effort to remove invasive plants from all of our parks to promote the healthy growth of native species.
STATUS / Active.

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Revised 1/14/13, 10/4/16 MB