Special Events Help Wanted

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Every fourth Monday @ 6:00 PM, Somerset Trust, 116 Market Street, Johnstown, Pa.

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Join Us to Restore Nature in a Local Park
May 12-13, 2006
9am-3pm (Both Days)

Park of 1889 Campground, St. Michael

We need YOUR help to restore and beautify our park! Please stop by for an exciting day in nature!

Agenda
9am: Sign-in and Training
10-12pm: Planting and Removal
12-1pm: Lunch
1-2:30pm: Planting and Removal
2:30-3pm: Clean-up

Come Prepared with: Long pants, boots/sneakers, sunscreen, bug spray, work gloves.
Rain or Shine

All necessary equipment, lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Join Natural Biodiversity in cooperation with the National Wildlife Federation?s Habitat
Stewards? volunteer program to create a healthy habitat by planting native trees,
shrubs and wildflowers as well as removing invasive species found at the Park of 1889.

Our goals for the project:
• Ecology- To improve and maintain the habitat for wildlife and visitors
• Education- Use of interpretative trails, signage, brochures and programs
• History- Incorporation of site?s natural history into plantings
• Privacy? Creation of privacy barriers through placement of shrubs and bushes
• Art? Aesthetic improvement of the site
Park of 1889, St. Michael

Please RSVP by Tuesday, May 9th to:
Kristen Hironimus, Engagement Coordinator
Phone: (814) 532-5049
Email: khironimus@naturalbiodiversity.org

Weed Whacker Days
Volunteers Needed for Invasive Species Control

The Natural Biodiversity Conservation Strategy needs YOUR HELP to conserve biodiversity by eradicating problem invasive species in select public areas. Come help us enhance local trails by removing unsightly weeds while you meet new people, and enjoy the wonders of nature while being outdoors.

Where / When can I help?
Additional information can be obtained by calling Kristen Hironimus at 532-5049

There are always special clean-ups and weed whacking days being scheduled. When a schedule has not yet been posted on this page, please call the number listed for information on future schedules.

Schedule for Weed Whacking Days…

* Those attending shifts that include lunch are asked to RSVP. Events will be held rain or shine, so please dress appropriately.

* Volunteers are asked to bring their own tools such as loppers, hedge trimmers, rakes and gloves. String trimmers do not cut knotweed.
Additional information can be obtained by calling Kristen Hironimus at 532-5049

RSVP
Call now for more information or to reserve your spot at one of these important and engaging conservation events!! It's fun, good exercise, make new friends, help your community and learn what conservation is all about!!

(814) 532-5049
Kristen Hironimus <KHironimus@naturalbiodiversity.org>

Natural Biodiversity
430 Main St., 1st Floor
Johnstown, PA 15901

This page is used in conjunction with asking for help of the volunteers. Here, you will find special events listed and will include all information of the event and when we need the help of volunteers in our commmunity. If you have a few spare hours each month to help increase economic growth and enhance recreation in your area, please join us.

Conservation & Watershed Message Board

Did you ever wonder what the difference was between a conservancy & a watershed group? We have everything from how to start your own group to photos of events. The public is welcome to register & post.

Come and join us! Ask questions & get answers. Leave us some suggestions or comments.

We also included a list of contacts for just about everything!

2005 - 2006
Greater Johnstown Water Association