- ACRES relies on volunteers to
maintain our preserves and help educate the public about the need to
protect our natural environment. Here are some of the tasks
performed in our preserves and at our office.
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- Preserve
Preparation
- Determine boundaries and preserve
goals.
- Remove non-natural objects such as
fencing,
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buildings, junk and litter.
- Remove non-native invasive plants.
- Determine trail system and clear
new trails.
- Document plant and animal species.
- Install parking lot, preserve sign and
sign-in box.
- Post trail signs.
- Build bridges, steps and boardwalks.
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- Preserve Maintenance
- Regularly mow trails and easements.
- Keep trails clipped open and preserves free of
litter.
- Keep invasive plants cleared.
- Monitor preserve for fallen trees and
vandalism.
- Monitor bluebird houses for damage and
house sparrow activity.
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- Work parties are announced periodically. Come in
clothes you don't mind getting dirty and wear sturdy shoes (hiking
boots are best). We usually have food and supplies, but you
might consider bringing your own of the following in case we run
out: work gloves, sunscreen and insect repellant, special
extra food for yourself, plastic bag in which to put trash. Tools
needed depend on the project, but usually include branch loppers,
shovels, screwdrivers, pliers and hammers.
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- Programs and Promotion
- Lecture on a topic involving a feature
of the natural environment or its preservation.
- Lead nature hikes and on-site classes.
- Write an article for The ACRES
Quarterly.
- Submit photographs for The ACRES
Quarterly and the archives.
- Organize photos, slides and documents.
- Attend a booth for passing out ACRES
promotional material at public events.
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- Volunteers With Equipment and
Tools
- Haul trash.
- Wrench heavy items out of ravines.
- Grade gravel or soil.
- Mow trails.
- Provide foodstuff and picnic supplies
for work parties.
- Build bluebird houses.
- Make trail signs and informational
signs.
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- Volunteers Can Earn Credit for
These Groups:
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Boy Scouts of America.
Scouts can earn some of their merit badges through work with
ACRES. For large projects such as constructing stairs, a
bridge or a length of trail for a preserve, scouts have earned our ACRES Land
Trust patch (shown at the left) plus credit towards their eagle
scout rank. |
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