Help the Horn Farm Center winterize our 8-acre riparian buffer while learning about perennial plants, ecology, and ways to restore local waterways!
- Overview: We're seeking volunteers to help us winterize hundreds of trees across our budding riparian buffer. This yearly maintenance work is critical as we reclaim 16 acres of formerly-farmed streamside areas for the revitalization of soil, water, and local habitat. As the young trees that dot our landscape settle into their winter dormancy, now is the time to ensure they're protected and primed for the challenges of the cold-season.
- Responsibilities: Volunteers will help us check and right tree tubes, manage invasive, plant last-minute saplings, and fortify tree bases with rocks to prevent vole damage during the winter.
- Transportation:
- Volunteers are invited to provide their own transportation.
- SVN staff will coordinate with volunteers to arrange a carpool if possible, but carpools are not guaranteed.
- Supplies: The Community Partner will provide supplies. Volunteers who have their own gloves are encouraged to bring them.
- Signing up:
- Please click "respond" on this SVN volunteer listing, so that you can submit your hours after the project concludes.
- Volunteers MUST ALSO complete the Horn Farm registration form for this event, prior to the project day. Click this link to register.
- When completing this registration form, make sure to read our physical activity notice and information on what to bring.
- Community Partner: Andrew Leahy, a.leahy@hornfarmcenter.org, (717) 757-6441
To view all upcoming tree tending days and sign up for more, visit hornfarmcenter.org/tree-planting/
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