Adopt-a-Seed Collecting Bed

About this Opportunity

Adopt-a-Seed Collecting Bed

Assist the Stewardship Department by maintaining a specific native plant bed. This is an important part of our conservation efforts and is an outdoor and on-going volunteer position.

*Anyone can volunteer, but having native plant knowledge is very helpful.

Program Guidelines

Project coordinator: Sanja Jennings, [email protected], (419) 509-9695

Stewardship Coordinator:

Location: Reuthinger Memorial Preserve, 30730 Oregon Road, Perrysburg, OH 43551

Duration: summer to autumn (June October)

Days and times: Choose your own schedule during park hours: 8 am 30 minutes past sunset.

Expectations of the volunteer(s)

Adopt a collecting bed(s) for a growing season of summer autumn

Complete Native Plant orientation

Visit twice per month for weeding, planting, and removing undesired plants

Collect seeds and plant seedlings in coordination with the Stewardship Staff

Record volunteer hours at wcparks.galaxydigital.com

Expectations of Wood County Park District Stewardship staff

Prepare bed

Provide access to water and access to indoor restroom facility

Provide any native plants to be added

Provide access to a first-aid kit and volunteer sign-in sheet

Provide tools and training

Provide nursery bed map

Requirements

Be physically able to perform the volunteer duties
Use tools safely and appropriately
Demonstrate respect for yourself and others

Registration process

Create an account online at wcparks.galaxydigital.com
Read & sign the Wood County Park District Volunteer Handbook, send to [email protected]
Register for the Adopt-a-Seed Collecting Bed program on the volunteer website.
Contact programleader Sanja jennings, [email protected]

Things to Know

You will be invited to an annual Volunteer recognition event
In case of inclement weather, please do not attend. If there is lightening, do not enter the greenhouse. Please check the forecast before heading to the park.

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