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Volunteer at the Forest!
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Types of Volunteer Opportunities
The Jefferson Memorial Forest and Natural Areas Region of Metro Parks offer volunteer opportunities for those interested in helping Metro Parks meet its mission in the area of trails, land stewardship and nature-based programming. As part of our program, volunteers will make new friends and learn new skills while giving back to the community. For more information about volunteer opportunities with JMF and the Natural Areas of Metro Parks, please contact Katheryn Lynn at 502/380-1753.
Trail Rangers and Trail Team
Volunteer Trail Rangers perform meaningful tasks to protect, restore, enhance and preserve the Forest. They provide a presence on the trails, assist hikers and engage in friendly conversation to educate and inform trail users of Forest rules and proper use of trails. Trail Team members report trail conditions and perform trail construction and maintenance. Trail Rangers and Trail Team volunteers receive training in First Aid and CPR as well as trail construction and design, tool usage and other relevant training opportunities.
Land Stewards
Land Stewards are botanists in action! These land management specialists maintain the natural beauty of our green spaces through reforestation plantings, erosion control, invasive plant removal, and other outdoor pursuits. Land Stewards receiving training in First Aid/CPR and plant identification, with additional trainings offered at discretion.
Program Naturalists
Program Naturalists are those volunteers comfortable leading and teaching others. This engaging program allows volunteers to do everything from leading short hikes, interpreting information about the Forest, handling small education animals during program, animal care, and working with groups. Program Naturalists receive training in First Aid/CPR, program leading, and additional certifications required for specific programs.
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Troop #212 building a new bridge
near Shannon's Pond.
Scouts
There is a long tradition of scout involvement with the Forest. For twenty-five years, until 1989, the Boy Scouts of America managed the Horine Reservation, at which time it was incorporated into the Forest. Today, boy and girl scouts help the Forest through projects such as: gardening, painting, and constructing benches, bridges and signs. Boy Scouts, also, are encouraged to pursue their Eagle Scout projects at Jefferson Memorial Forest.
Contact our Welcome Center for more information on Scout volunteer opportunities at the Forest: (502) 368-5404, ext. 0.
The list of current scout opportunities include:
- Build an outdoor informational kiosk at the Welcome Center (in the front circle)
- Construct a covering of native grasses for the already built wigwam
- Build a sturdy workbench for Trail Crew. Scout needs to research plans and then submit design for review
- Build an outdoor informational kiosk at Caperton Swamp
- Design and build an interpretive table outside Environmental Ed Center
- Build a silt retention pond for Waverly Park. Includes planting of native wetland plants
- Create and build an artificial fish habitat from native plant material at Waverly Park
Other Volunteers
We are looking for volunteers to help with our native garden, bird blind, or special events such as Snake Appreciation Day.