Volunteer Newsletter - Louisville Parks and Recreation

Louisville Metro Government sent this bulletin at 03/27/2019 03:00 PM EDT

Mission: To support our local communities and park system through continued dedication to clean, green, safe and inclusive spaces.

April 2019

Volunteer of the Month!

This month we want to recognize Joyce van Berkel at the Douglass Community Center. Joyce started volunteering at Douglass after moving to Louisville three years ago and getting involved in the Silver Sneakers Program. After learning that the Center was shortlisted to close she joined the fight to raise awareness. Joyce says her favorite part of volunteering is "Meeting the fine people. The people you meet through volunteering are some of the most generous, kind, happy, energetic, and competent people. It also makes you feel like a part of the community and establishes a network of friends/people." Joyce also wants to encourage others to get involved in volunteering. She says "You benefit way more from volunteering than you give. You learn so much, meet new people, and develop friendships."

Thanks for volunteering Joyce!

Volunteer Opportunities

Come out and volunteer on April 19th! Help plant trees in Chickasaw Park and ensure Louisville stays a green city for future generations. Volunteers should arrive between 8:30 and 9:00am, and free breakfast will be available! Email sarah.flarsheim@louisvilleky.gov or call (502) 574-6402 for more information.

Sign-up to Volunteer Here

Community Center Volunteer Opportunities!

Want to learn more about what volunteers do in the Community Centers? It is now easier than ever! Check out our new Community Center Volunteer Opportunities HERE.

Help Spruce of the Amphitheater for Spring!

We are looking for volunteers like YOU to help get the Iroquois Amphitheater ready for spring! The Amphitheater has a long wooden fence that surrounds the back of the space that could use a little love. Volunteers will be working with staff to re-stain the fence, which will help it give it a fresh new look for the spring concert season!

Saturday, April 13th, 9:00am to 12:00pm, at the Iroquois Amphitheater. Sign-up to Volunteer Here!

Park Volunteer Projects

Thu. Apr. 4th, 9:00 - 12:00 PM: Petersburg Park Litter Clean-up Walkthrough

Sat. Apr. 13th, 8:00 - 12:00 PM: Central Park Spring Clean-up with the Old Louisville Neighborhood Association

Thu. Apr. 18th, 9:00 - 12:00 PM: Clearing invasive plants at the Metro Arts Center

Fri. Apr. 19th, 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM: ARBOR DAY! Join us for tree planting at Chickasaw Park.

For more information about volunteering please email Sarah Flarsheim at sarah.flarsheim@louisvilleky.gov or call (502) 574-6403.

View all upcoming Park Projects HERE and Sign-up!

Volunteer Program Hightlights

Korean War Memorial Clean-up

This month volunteers helped tackle overgrown bushes, leaves, and litter at the Korean War Memorial in McNeely Lake Park. Thanks to their hard work, the memorial looks great!

Youth Soccer Clinic

with Louisville FC!

A fantastic group of volunteers from LouCity FC and the community came out to inspire the next generation of soccer players at the Beechmont Community Center!

Planting Trees in Petersburg Park

Volunteers from the University of Missouri - St. Louis visited Petersburg Park this month and helped plant over 100 trees! These university students decided to spend their spring break in Louisville, volunteering at nonprofits and community organizations across the city!

Parks and Rec. News

$1500 Donated from the Enterprise Holdings Foundation!

Enterprise Holdings Foundations has generously donated $1500 to help volunteers plant more trees in Louisville's Parks! This money will go a long way to keeping Louisville's parks green for future generations!

Tip of the Month

Did you know that gardening can burn 160 to 200 calories per hour? Mulching trees can burn up to 500 calories per hour!!

Volunteering in the parks is a great way to get outside, get fit, and make a difference in the community!

MyVolunteerPage.com

We are moving into the digital age! All volunteers will soon have an online volunteer account.

Unsure if you have an account already? Forgot your username or password? Email us at LMPRvolunteer@louisvilleky.gov for assistance.

Fun Fact

Have you heard of Frederick Law Olmsted? He is known as the father of landscape design, and he is responsible for some of Louisville's most notable parks and parkways. Cherokee, Seneca, Iroquois, and Shawnee Park are just some of the fantastic parks he designed for the city in 1891!

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Contact Us:

LMPRvolunteer@louisvilleky.gov

(502) 574-6403

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