Volunteer: Adopt-A-TrailThe Adopt-a-Trail program at Mount A is an all-volunteer effort that provides individuals an opportunity to help conserve and maintain our trails. By “adopting” a trail in the Mount A Conservation Region, volunteers take responsibility for helping with trail upkeep. Trail adopters become helpful assistants by monitoring their chosen trail and providing some basic maintenance throughout the year. Who can adopt a trail? Any interested family, organization, individual or neighborhood group can care for a trail. The primary adopter must be at least 18 years old, however, involving youngsters is highly encouraged! What are the duties of an Adopt-a-Trail volunteer? The expectation is for adopters to provide basic assistance to the Conservation Crew in maintaining their selected trail. Activities include keeping the trail surface and corridor clear, cleaning drainage ditches, and clearing debris from bridges, stairs, and viewing decks. Other responsibilities include litter clean-up, maintaining the trailhead area, and reporting trail hazards for safety issues. Of major importance, adopters serve as an extra set of eyes for the Conservation Crew. A once-a-season visit (every three months, winter optional) to your trail provides vital assistance in keeping up with trail maintenance. Additional visits after storms or whenever convenient are certainly appreciated. Training: Mount A staff will provide orientation and train volunteers in safe techniques for accomplishing Adopt-a-Trail duties, and work with groups to get them started. Staff will work with volunteers until both parties are comfortable, and will continue to coordinate activities after the adopters are working on their own. If you are interested in adopting a trail, please click here to fill out our Volunteer Form. Be Sure to Check the "Adopt a Trail Program" box! Also- there will be a Community Work Day on June 4th to introduce folks to the Adopt-A-Trail program! Organization: Mount Agamenticus Conservation Program The Adopt-a-Trail program at Mount A is an all-volunteer effort that provides individuals an opportunity to help conserve and maintain our trails. By “adopting” a trail in the Mount A Conservation Region, volunteers take responsibility for helping with trail upkeep. Trail adopters become helpful assistants by monitoring their chosen trail and providing some basic maintenance throughout the year. Who can adopt a trail? Any interested family, organization, individual or neighborhood group can care for a trail. The primary adopter must be at least 18 years old, however, involving youngsters is highly encouraged! What are the duties of an Adopt-a-Trail volunteer? The expectation is for adopters to provide basic assistance to the Conservation Crew in maintaining their selected trail. Activities include keeping the trail surface and corridor clear, cleaning drainage ditches, and clearing debris from bridges, stairs, and viewing decks. Other responsibilities include litter clean-up, maintaining the trailhead area, and reporting trail hazards for safety issues. Of major importance, adopters serve as an extra set of eyes for the Conservation Crew. A once-a-season visit (every three months, winter optional) to your trail provides vital assistance in keeping up with trail maintenance. Additional visits after storms or whenever convenient are certainly appreciated. Training: Mount A staff will provide orientation and train volunteers in safe techniques for accomplishing Adopt-a-Trail duties, and work with groups to get them started. Staff will work with volunteers until both parties are comfortable, and will continue to coordinate activities after the adopters are working on their own. If you are interested in adopting a trail, please click here to fill out our Volunteer Form. Be Sure to Check the "Adopt a Trail Program" box! Also- there will be a Community Work Day on June 4th to introduce folks to the Adopt-A-Trail program! Organization: Mount Agamenticus Conservation Program Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 03909 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Adopt a Native Plant BedIs your family, group or organization looking for a volunteer opportunity? Mount A is seeking seasonal volunteers to help us care for our native plant beds! Native plants are adapted to local environmental conditions, provide vital habitat, help maintain species diversity, and are kept in check by natural succession. Volunteers will "adopt" a summit plant bed and take responsibility for its upkeep (weeding, mulching, etc.). Once trained, adopters can work at their own pace and on their own schedule throughout the season. A time commitment of one growing season is required (approx. May-Sept). No tools? No problem! Tools and gloves are provided to those who need them! Organization: Mount Agamenticus Conservation Program Is your family, group or organization looking for a volunteer opportunity? Mount A is seeking seasonal volunteers to help us care for our native plant beds! Native plants are adapted to local environmental conditions, provide vital habitat, help maintain species diversity, and are kept in check by natural succession. Volunteers will "adopt" a summit plant bed and take responsibility for its upkeep (weeding, mulching, etc.). Once trained, adopters can work at their own pace and on their own schedule throughout the season. A time commitment of one growing season is required (approx. May-Sept). No tools? No problem! Tools and gloves are provided to those who need them! Organization: Mount Agamenticus Conservation Program Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 03906 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Become a Friend of Mount AMount A needs Friends! he Friends of Mount Agamenticus (FOMA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit volunteer advocacy and stewardship group for the Mount Agamenticus Conservation Program. The role of the Friends is to assist Program staff in carrying out educational, interpretive, community outreach and public use objectives without compromising the integrity of the region’s sensitive ecological habitat. Vision: Inspiring stewardship of our surroundings. We envision a community that is educated about and inspired to protect the Mount Agamenticus Conservation Region. Values: We are guided by the belief that al people should have the opportunity to connect with and enjoy the outdoors, clean water, and native habitats in a healthy and balanced ecosystem. Mission: To establish Mount A as a beacon for understanding our need to actively manage and protect our natural resources; guiding our community to explore the relationships between people and nature. If you are interested in learning more about FOMA or becoming a Friend, click here. Organization: Mount Agamenticus Conservation Program Mount A needs Friends! he Friends of Mount Agamenticus (FOMA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit volunteer advocacy and stewardship group for the Mount Agamenticus Conservation Program. The role of the Friends is to assist Program staff in carrying out educational, interpretive, community outreach and public use objectives without compromising the integrity of the region’s sensitive ecological habitat. Vision: Inspiring stewardship of our surroundings. We envision a community that is educated about and inspired to protect the Mount Agamenticus Conservation Region. Values: We are guided by the belief that al people should have the opportunity to connect with and enjoy the outdoors, clean water, and native habitats in a healthy and balanced ecosystem. Mission: To establish Mount A as a beacon for understanding our need to actively manage and protect our natural resources; guiding our community to explore the relationships between people and nature. If you are interested in learning more about FOMA or becoming a Friend, click here. Organization: Mount Agamenticus Conservation Program Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 03909 Allow Groups: No |