The following are regularly scheduled project days for Land Stewards and Trail Team Crews. Please note that Forest Ambassadors and Program Naturalists, while active groups, do not have regularly scheduled project days that are open to the public. Approved volunteers in these areas will be given schedules and information as appropriate.
Land Steward Project Days
Anyone interested in improving the landscape and protecting native flora are welcome to participate. On-going volunteers are encouraged, but single-day helpers are always welcome! Gloves, tools, water and on-the-job training are provided. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. You may want to bring a lunch. Project time is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., but volunteers may work any amount of time.
Land Steward Project Days
1st Saturday of each month
2nd Wednesday of each month
4th Thursday of each month
Meet at 9 a.m. at the Jefferson Memorial Forest Welcome Center, 11311 Mitchell Hill Road.
Trail Project Days
Anyone interested in improving the trails in JMF/Natural Areas, doing trail patrol and/or reconnaissance are invited to join us during one of the upcoming project days. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. You may want to bring a lunch. Gloves, tools, water and on-the-job training will be provided. Project time is from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., but volunteers may work any amount of time.
Trail Team Project Days
2nd Saturday of each month
We will meet at the Welcome Center at 9 a.m. on each of the workdays. We will continue building the new trail connecting the three Forest sections, sponsored by a grant from Nature Valley, through June 2010.
Waverly Park Project Days (Multi-use/mountain bike trail)
3rd Saturday of each month
We will meet near the lake at 9 a.m. on each of the workdays. Waverly Park is located on Arnoldtown Rd. and Clayton Terrace.
JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FOREST/PAUL YOST PROJECT DAYS (Multi-use/equestrian trail)
4th Saturday of each month
We will meet at the Duncan Shelter at 9 a.m. on each of the workdays. Paul Yost is located at 11405 Holsclaw Hill Rd.
For information on these project dates or to join our growing Volunteer groups, please contact Sherry Wright, Volunteer Coordinator, at 502/380-1753 or 502/442-5767 (cell), or sherry.wright@louisvilleky.gov.