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Welcome to the September volunteer opportunity board! We are striving to match people who want to volunteer with environmental organizations that are seeking volunteers. The postings are from Ontario Nature and the 150 member groups that form our Nature Network.
You can see past postings on our volunteer webpage.
The volunteer newsletter has graduated from a one-year pilot, and we plan to keep it going! We welcome feedback. If you have any comments or suggestions, please email them to naturenetwork@ontarionature.org.
VOLUNTEER BOARD POSTINGS
Tree Planters, Ontario Nature’s Nature Reserves Team
- Location: Sydenham River Nature Reserve, southwestern Ontario
- Start: September 20
- Duration: 1 day
- Time Commitment: 3.5 hours or all day
- Contact: Kayla Salive, kaylas@ontarionature.org
Join Ontario Nature’s expert biologists to learn about agricultural restoration at the Sydenham River Nature Reserve! Volunteers will assist in native tree and shrub planting.
You can join us for the morning, afternoon, or all day! We are planting trees and bushes to transform fields into what will one day grow to Carolinian forest habitat.
BOTH SATURDAY AND SUNDAY SCHEDULES
Morning Session
9:30 – 10:00 am: Registration and Introduction
10:00 – 12:00 pm: Planting
12:00 – 1:00 pm: Snacks and Beverages
Afternoon Session
12:30 –1 pm: Registration and Introduction
1:00 – 3:00 pm: Planting
3:30 – 4:00 pm: Snacks and Beverages
When registering please select a ticket for EITHER Saturday morning and/or afternoon OR Sunday morning and/or afternoon. There is no need to print your ticket, we will have an attendee list when you come to register.
Food and drink: Please bring your own refillable water bottle. Ontario Nature will provide light snacks and water.
Rain Date: Please note that if thunderstorms are in the forecast for Saturday, September 20th, the event will be postponed to only take place on Sunday, September 21st.
Directions: Our Sydenham River Nature Reserve is located approximately 60km southwest of London in the Lake Erie Lowlands region.
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Parking instructions: Don’t drive all the way at the bottom of Buttonwood drive. Please park along the right OR left side of the road.
By participating in the event, you agree to abide by our Event Code of Conduct.
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
Ron Corkum sat on Ontario Nature’s board for years providing oversight and strategic guidance. Among many other accomplishments he improved our Conservation Awards. Ron is active locally in conservation by volunteering with the South Peel Naturalists Club, a Nature Network member group. A retired environmental chemist, Ron has been a prolific author for ON Nature magazine, Ontario Nature blogs and op-eds. He also proofreads the magazine and provides sage advice to the communications and engagement department. We are grateful the countless hours Ron has invested into Ontario Nature.
FURTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Looking for other ways to get involved with Ontario Nature and the nature community?
If you know anyone who wants to sign up for this email list, they can do so on our volunteer webpage.
If you are a member group and have an opportunity, please fill out this form to have it included in the next newsletter. Postings must be submitted by the 25th of the month for inclusion in the subsequent month’s newsletter (e.g., Postings in by September 25 for October distribution). Groups are responsible for vetting, training and the safety of volunteers.
Sincerely,
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