Volunteer Opportunity Details:

We are continuing to cut unwanted black locust trees and other woody species that are encroaching onto our native prairie remnants at Waterworks Park. We want to get as much done as we can while the weather is still mild.

We will be working evenings and weekends, and some afternoons. Contact us to coordinate regarding exact times. We would love to have more help with this very rewarding work!

Please bring tough gloves and whatever handsaws, chainsaws, loppers, or other cutting tools you may have.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Stewards Of The Park

We need volunteers who are free at these times Evenings Weekends Occasional This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adolescents (13-17) Individual Adults (26-54) Small Group (2-10) Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25)

Upcoming Dates:

Date Time # volunteers requested   Nov 11, 2010 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM 20

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Contact Person: Laura McCormick, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

Waterworks Park Fairfield, IA 52556 (See a map)

Directions:

From the Fairfield Square, take Main St. (west edge of square) north to Kirkwood. Turn right (east) onto Kirkwood and go 2 blocks to B Street. Turn left (north) onto B St., pass the cemetery on the right, go down the hill and then up a long hill. Turn right into Waterworks Park immediately at the top of the hill. Walk toward the mowed grass path closest to the water, to the left from the parking area/beach. We will be working in the native prairie area right there. If you don't see anyone there, check also in the prairie right along B Street(north of the entrance to Waterworks).

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Last updated on October 29, 2009