Nature Preserve Stewards - Pleasant Grove/Etowah

Nature Preserve Stewards
Join us for our weekly Nature Preserve Stewards workday. You will be working with Conserving Carolina Habitat Restoration staff in a caring environment focused on safety and wellness, learning and camaraderie, on the land. Volunteers will not be asked to handle any chemicals or herbicides or to operate any fossil fuel-powered equipment.
Where and When

Weekly, rain, or shine, with exceptions for extreme weather
All workdays will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a well-earned break in between
Feel free to choose specific days or pledge yourself to a steady regime as best suits you.

First Wednesday: Pleasant Grove – Etowah, Henderson County
Second Wednesday: Mouth of Mud Creek – Mills River/Arden, Henderson County
Third Wednesday: Florence Nature Preserve – Gerton, Henderson/Buncombe Counties
Fourth Wednesday: Land Manager’s choice of Preserve, location – to be published in each month’s volunteer newsletter and online calendar. This will be a chance to see some neat corners of the world, with exclusive access. An email with details of the workday, including meeting place, will be sent to all who have registered by Friday of the preceding week.

What to expect:
A typical day might include:

Pulling weeds
Erosion control
Planting and tending trees and other plants
Making and recording scientific observations
Creating habitat for all kinds of animals
Maintaining artificial habitats (bird and bat boxes, etc.)
Other tasks as conditions warrant.

What to Bring:

Appropriate clothing for four hours in nature: close-toed shoes, long pants, and shirt sleeves. Layers are recommended as the conditions will likely change during the day.
Sunscreen, hat, or other personal shade device
Lunch, snacks, drinking water
Any medications you may need

Email Torry at torry@conservingcarolina.org with questions.