 Looking for a way to feel good, meet people with common interests,
and spend more time in your county parks? Become a Park System
volunteer! It’s never been easier to get started. We’ve planned several
workshops and training sessions for volunteers and those interested in
becoming one.
Here’s what is planned:
Beach Clean-Ups
– Come ready to help by bringing work gloves, wearing sturdy shoes, and
dressing for the weather. Open to ages 14 & up; 13 & under with
parent.
The schedule is as follows:
Gardening & Pruning Workshops - A perfect introduction to becoming a volunteer gardener in the parks, these workshops focus on pruning trees and shrubs, weeding and mulching the beds, and planting flowers. Open to ages 14 & up.
The schedule is as follows:
Visit our Volunteer Calendar for Drop-In Gardening Days schedule.
Freneau Woods Park Clean-Up from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. on Saturday, April 22 at Freneau Woods Park,
Aberdeen. Come ready to help by bringing work gloves, wearing sturdy
shoes, and dressing for the weather. Open to ages 16 & up; 15 &
under with parent.
Beach-Nesting Bird Monitor Training from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, May 7 at Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park,
Long Branch. Find out how to help protect and monitor the endangered
and threatened bird species nesting at the shore during this session led
by Todd Pover of Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey.
Let us know if you’re coming by emailing volunteer@monmouthcountyparks.com
or calling 732-842-4000, ext. 4283. First-time volunteers are asked to
fill out a volunteer form. Bring your completed form or fill one out
on site. Additional Park System volunteer opportunities can be found online.
For more information about Monmouth County parks and programs, please visit www.MonmouthCountyParks.com or call 732-842-4000, ext. 4312. The Park System can also be contacted through email at info@monmouthcountyparks.com.
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