Experiential Learning OPPORTUNITIES
THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES OFFER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AND MOST OF THEIR VOLUNTEER EVENTS WILL BE POSTED ON THIS PAGE, HOWEVER, YOU MAY WANT TO CONTACT THEM DIRECTLY TO FIND OUT ABOUT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES THAT FIT YOUR SCHEDULE:
CONTACT THE AGENCY IN CHARGE TO MAKE SURE THEY HAVE A SPOT FOR YOU AND CONFIRM, AND FIND OUT WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING.
SUBMISSION FORM: Print, fill out, and hand in the following form to submit your experiential learning credit. Attached signed confirmations to the back of the submission form. experitial_learning.doc
Cooperating Agencies: You can contact these agencies directly, and I also list specific project dates below.
City of Olympia, Volunteers in Parks (VIP) or Park Stewardship Program (PSP) is concerned with nurturing our park ecosystems by keeping invasive weeds in check. Please contact Syvana Niehuser at 360.753.8365 or by email at Sylvana Niehuser for more information. The web link for upcoming volunteer (experiential learning) activities is http://www.olympiawa.gov/en/city-services/parks/volunteering/volunteers-in-parks.aspx
vip_medical_waiver_form.pdf (City of Olympia liability waiver)
Native Plant Salvage - When developers clear an area for development, NPS (affiliated with WSU) goes to the site and puts the precious native plants in pots. They are later made available for adoption. http://www.nativeplantsalvage.org/ Liability waiver: npsp_waiver_of_liability.pdf
Stream Team - Environmental education through hands on involvement. waiverliability-photobf679.doc Stream Team liability waiver
GRuB - Promoting local, organic food production for the less fortunate. http://www.goodgrub.org/index.php/page/show/volunteer
Left Foot Organics - Check out their website. This is a great outfit. http://www.leftfootorganics.org/
Kiwanis Garden - Almost 7 tons of fresh, organic produce to the Thurston County Food Bank last year. Learn to raise vegetables and help provide food to our less fortunate neighbors. http://community.kiwanisone.org/blogs/kiwanis_dashboard_news/archive/2009/03/09/help-kiwanis-gardens-feed-low-income-residents.aspx
Washington Trails Association - Care and maintenance of local, public nature trails. www.wta.org/about/programs or call 206-625-1367.
Nature Conservancy - Prairie Restoration www.southsoundprairies.org natureconservancy.jpg and here is their liability waiver natureconservancywaiver.pdf
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Fall 2011:
Saturday, 9/10 Check this out: http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=b6d6e9513ee6888b86750841a&id=3aae1b5a4b&e=e244511578
Saturday, 9/10 10-Noon - Stream Team. Tree Planting along Allen Creek (Near Scott Lake)
Help plant native trees and shrubs along Allen Creek to help stabilize the stream bank and shade the creek. We will bring gloves, tools, snacks and refreshments. Sturdy boots or
shoes are recommended. Please dress for the weather. Youth under the
age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Youth under the age of 18
must have a parent/guardian sign a waiver form (available on-site or go
to: [ http://www.streamteam.info/ ]www.streamteam.info to download a
copy). For directions to the planting site, go to: [ http://www.streamteam.info
]www.streamteam.info .
For more information or to register,
contact Ann Marie @ 360-754-3355 ext. 6857 or [
mailto:finanam@co.thurston.wa.us ]finanam@co.thurston.wa.us
Saturday, 10/8, 10-3. Glacial Heritage BRING A SACK LUNCH TO THIS ONE, AND GET ALL 5 HOURS IN ONE DAY. PARENTS INVITED AND ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND. THIS AREA HAS BEEN IN THE NEWS A LOT LATELY. COME AND FIND OUT FOR YOURSELF WHAT ALL THE CONTROVERSY IS ABOUT. INTERESTING GEOLOGICAL FEATURES, AND INTERESTING HISTORY (NATIVES MADE THE PRAIRIE 1000 YEARS AGO...IS IT NATURAL AND WORTH PRESERVING?)
We will be meeting at Glacial Heritage on Saturday October 8th 2011. Events for the day include- cleaning seeds for Anita. These seeds are need to be cleaned so we can return them to our prairies during this falls/ winter restoration practices. Additionally, we will continue to pull broom in designated areas. Last time we pulled broom we accomplished a lot and hope we can cover the whole area by next spring! Additionally, Marion may be doing some seed collection if weather permits.
Please make sure to bring gloves, a lunch, rain gear, water and a smile etc. DIRECTIONS TO Glacial Heritage:
Take I-5 to exit 95 (the Littlerock exit) about 10 miles south of Olympia. Go west through Littlerock to the T-intersection at the Mima Road/Waddell Creek. Go south (left) on Mima Road 2.7 miles and take a left onto a gravel road with sign for GH, you will see a tractor sign and then the turn. Please be sure to adhere to the 15 mph speed limit on this road as there are often dogs and small children active nearby. Follow the road through the gate. Take the first right to get to the house.
Monday, January 16th (MLK Day) – Native Plant Salvage (and other organizations) - Eco Stewardship Day
*Requires registration at [ http://www.nativeplantsalvage.org ]www.nativeplantsalvage.org
Saturday, January 21st – Olympia Park Stewardship Program - Restoration at Priest Point Park
Continue Ivy Pull . No registration. First come, first serve. Max capacity 50 minors. Attached Waiver required for minors.
Meet at Priest Point Park Shelter #2. Time: 10am-1pm
Sunday, Jan 22, 2012 9 AM - 1 PM – Woodland Trail Greenway Association – Trail improvements
Come help us plant 100 trees near the Fones Road crossing of the Woodland Trail, just south of Pacific Avenue on Fones Road. Walk 1/4 mile West, toward Olympia, on the Woodland Trail and look for the white tent.
Park in the Ross or Cash and Carry parking lots, but NOT RIGHT IN FRONT OF ANY BUSINESS.
Dress for rain. Bring a friend! Bring gloves and a shovel if you have one. Mark your tools. Gloves and tools will be provided if you do not have them. Contact: Jack Horton [ mailto:info@woodlandtrail.org ]info@woodlandtrail.org 360.789.0944
Saturday, January 28 - Olympia Woodland Trail, 9am-12pm **Note the change in time/location**
Please come out to the Olympia Woodland Trail and help the Parks Department clean up storm debris from the trail. We will meet at the shelter at 1600 Eastside St SE. Contact: Sylvana Niehuser 360.753.8365 sniehuse@ci.olympia.wa.us
Sunday, January 29 - Olympia Woodland Trail, 9am-1pm
Organization Hosting Event: Woodland Trail Greenway Association
Come help WTGA plant 100 trees near the Fones Road crossing of the Woodland Trail, just south of Pacific Avenue on Fones Road.
Walk 1/4 mile West, toward Olympia, on the Woodland Trail and look for the white tent.
Park in the Ross or Cash and Carry parking lots, but NOT RIGHT IN FRONT OF ANY BUSINESS.
Dress for rain and wear boots or shoes that can get muddy or wet. Bring a friend! Bring gloves and a shovel if you have one. Mark your tools. Gloves and tools will be provided if you do not have them.
Contact: Jack Horton info@woodlandtrail.org 360.789.0944
Saturday, February 4 - TBD, 10am-1pm
Volunteer event will be scheduled according to department needs. An update will be provided as soon as possible.
WORKSHOPS: Native Plant Salvage has workshops on environmentally friendly landscaping and plant identification. Check out their offerings at http://www.nativeplantsalvage.org/ under the heading "WORKSHOPS" You MUST sign up for the workshops in advance as space is limited. The signup info is available at the website.