The Nature Conservancy in West Virginia

Stewardship Volunteer Opportunities – West Virginia

Volunteer Preserve Monitors
The Nature Conservancy is seeking Volunteer Preserve Monitors to help us keep an eye on our preserves across the state. Check here for a job description, or call Amy Cimarolli at (304) 637-0160 for more information.

Monday, September 28, 2009
Learn about and help restore one of WV's rare high-altitude wetlands!

Who? Fabulous volunteers! Bring a friend or pass along to someone you know.
What? Planting balsam fir seedlings, fitting each tree with gardening fabric, constructing fencing to encompass groups of fir seedlings.
When? Monday, September 28
Where? Blister Swamp (Pocahontas County, WV) ~3 hrs from Roanoke, VA, ~2.5 hrs from Harrisonburg, VA, ~3 hrs from Charleston, WV.
Why? Blister Swamp is considered globally imperiled and is the single best place to do balsam fir swamp restoration in West Virginia.
What next? Check out the attached flyer, print it out and post it around town. Contact Amy Cimarolli at acimarolli@tnc.org or call 304-637-0160 to sign up and get more information like directions.