Age not stated
Livingston Public Library
Teen Volunteer Program
Grades 7-12 for 2026-2027 school yearflexible hrs per shiftFlexibleIn person
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Source: Livingston Public Library Teen Department, checked Aug 12
South Mountain Conservancy, Maplewood, Essex County
Forest Regeneration Volunteer Workday
Volunteers remove invasive plants and plant natives in South Mountain Reservation on the third Sunday of each month.
Can I do this
- ?Minimum age is 12Set your age in the bar on the home page to check this.
- You can come without a guardian
- A guardian waiver is needed
- ?Background checkNot stated
- ?Orientation / Training RequiredNot stated
- ?CarNot stated
Hours per shift
3.5
Schedule
Ongoing
Format
In person
Service hours are not confirmed
Not stated. Ask them before you start.
About this role
What you would do
- Remove invasive plants, including long term suppression of Japanese knotweed
- Plant native species to restore the forest
- Maintain and enhance the flora and infrastructure of the 14 acre Wildflower and Forest Preserve
- Monitor the 41 smaller regeneration sites for invasive growth
- Adopt-a-Regeneration-Site: groups maintain one site and file work reports every two months
- Forest Regeneration Fencing Team: repair perimeter fences damaged by fallen trees and storms
- Basic instruction, tools and plants are provided by the Conservancy
South Mountain Reservation is a large county park in Essex County. Invasive plants crowd out the native forest there, and this work gives young trees and wildflowers room to grow back. Workdays are outdoors and hands on, and they run on weekend mornings from April through November.
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Who to contact
Where it happens
South Mountain Reservation Dog Park, South Orange Avenue and Crest Drive, Maplewood, 07040
Last checked 6 days ago. Source: Samaritan Scout
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