Olmsted Parks Conservancy is looking for volunteers to help restore, enhance and preserve the Olmsted parks. Make new friends, get some exercise, and have fun while making parks a more attractive part of the community.
Volunteers are also needed throughout the week. For more information about volunteer opportunities, and for information on how you or your organization can "adopt" a section of one of the parks:
Register with Sarah Wolff at 456-8125 or contact Sarah Wolff via email.
To check on weather-related cancellations call 432-2677.
2008 Volunteer Dates
JUNE
June 21—Cherokee Park at Chauffeur’s Rest on Barret Hill Rd between Cherokee and Sulgrave Roads
June 28—Shawnee Park in parking lot off of Southwestern & Northwestern Parkways
JULY
July 5—Cherokee Park at Chauffeur’s Rest on Barret Hill Rd between Cherokee and Sulgrave Roads
July 12—Iroquois Park at the Amphitheater
July 19—Cherokee Park at Chauffeur’s Rest on Barret Hill Rd between Cherokee and Sulgrave Roads
July 26— Shawnee Park in parking lot off of Southwestern & Northwestern Parkways
AUGUST
August 2—Cherokee Park at Chauffeur’s Rest on Barret Hill Rd between Cherokee and Sulgrave Roads
August 9—Iroquois Park at the Amphitheater
August 16—Cherokee Park at Chauffeur’s Rest on Barret Hill Rd between Cherokee and Sulgrave Roads
August 23— Shawnee Park in parking lot off of Southwestern & Northwestern Parkways
SEPTEMBER
September 6—Cherokee Park at Chauffeur’s Rest on Barret Hill Rd between Cherokee and Sulgrave Roads
September 13—Iroquois Park at the Amphitheater
September 20—Cherokee Park at Chauffeur’s Rest on Barret Hill Rd between Cherokee and Sulgrave Roads
September 27—National Public Lands Day Shawnee Park in parking lot off of Southwestern & Northwestern Parkways
OCTOBER
October 4—Cherokee Park at Chauffeur’s Rest on Barret Hill Rd between Cherokee and Sulgrave Roads
October 11—Iroquois Park at the Amphitheater
October 18—Cherokee Park at Chauffeur’s Rest on Barret Hill Rd between Cherokee and Sulgrave Roads
October 25, Make a Difference Day — Shawnee Park in parking lot off of Southwestern & Northwestern Parkways
NOVEMBER
November 1—Cherokee Park at Chauffeur’s Rest on Barret Hill Rd between Cherokee and Sulgrave Roads
November 8—Iroquois Park at the Amphitheater
November 15—Cherokee Park at Chauffeur’s Rest on Barret Hill Rd between Cherokee and Sulgrave Roads
DECEMBER
December 6—Cherokee Park at Chauffeur’s Rest on Barret Hill Rd between Cherokee and Sulgrave Roads
December 13—Iroquois Park at the Amphitheater
December 20—Cherokee Park at Chauffeur’s Rest on Barret Hill Rd between Cherokee and Sulgrave Roads
Park Explorations
Olmsted Parks Conservancy invites you to come to the park and enjoy a beautiful and educational FREE walk in one of our historic parks. Space is limited so register early with Sarah Wolff at sarah.wolff@olmstedparks.org or 456-8125.
www.olmstedparks.org
Creek Crawl
When: Saturday, August 16 10:00am-12:00pm
Where: Cherokee Park—Meet at Big Rock Pavilion
What: Learn about stream ecology, aquatic insects, water quality assessment techniques and how to help improve water quality in our community. Easy hike.
Explore the Field
When: Saturday, September 6 8:00am-10:00am
Where: Iroquois Park—Meet at Jacob’s Shelter (near playground and Summit Field)
What: Exploration of Summit Field. Easy hike.
Creek Crawl
When: Saturday, September 20 12:30pm-2:00pm
Where: Cherokee Park—Meet at Big Rock Pavilion
What: Learn about stream ecology, aquatic insects, water quality assessment techniques and how to help improve water quality in our community. Easy hike.
Walk in the Woods
When: Sunday, October 12 9:00am-11:00am
Where: Cherokee Park— Meet at Eastern Parkway entrance near the Daniel Boone statue
What: Hike through the woodlands and hill top prairie of this unique urban natural area. Moderate hike.
Walk in the Woods
When: Sunday, October 19 9:00am-11:00am
Where: Iroquois Park— Meet in front of the Amphitheater
What: Exploration of this unique urban natural area. Moderate hike.
Shawnee Stroll
When: Sunday, November 2, 10:00am-12:00pm
Where: Shawnee Park— Meet at the Pavilion
What: Learn about the design, history, and ecology of Shawnee Park while walking along the loop and river walk. Easy hike.