West Des Moines Mini-Forest

What
Help prep and plant Iowa's first mini-forest
When
Shifts run between 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Where
Brookview Park: 400 81st St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Who
APEX (Aspiring Professional Experience)
Contact
Cindy Snell
Email
csnell@waukeeschools.org
Phone
(515) 987-9888
Details

Community members from West Des Moines, in partnership with Waukee APEX, are planning Iowa’s first mini-forest. Volunteers will help. When you click the link to register for a volunteer job, you MUST select for a May 4th date. Silver Cord hours will not be given for any time volunteered outside of May 4, 2024.

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Spring Garden Market

What
Help carry plants to various locations or assist cashier with customer puchases
When
Various shifts of 3.5 to 4 hours from 9:30 to 5PM
Where
909 Robert D. Ray Dr., Des Moines
Who
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
Contact
Traci Buck
Email
tbuck@dmbotanicalgarden.com
Phone
(515) 323-6293
Details

One of the Gardens biggest events of the year. Volunteers are needed in various locations to get plants to customers or assist cashiers with plant purchases. Biggest need for volunteers will be on Saturday, May 11th.

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Spring Into Action

What
Invasive species removal using hand tools such as loppers or handsaws. Opportunities for other projects as needed.
When
10am - 12pm
Where
Fort Des Moines Park 7200 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
Who
Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation
Contact
Melissa Dempsey
Email
ConservationVolunteers@polkcountyiowa.gov
Details

Join Blank Park Zoo, Polk County Conservation and Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation as we work together to restore Iowa’s woodland flora. Invasive plant species put pressure on our native woodlands and we need your help in restoring this habitat. When we remove invasive plants we are helping our native plants and wildlife to flourish, plus the animals at the Zoo have the opportunity to enjoy a treat! Honeysuckle, an invasive plant, is one the favorites of animals in our care! Spring into Action on May 18 to celebrate Endangered Species Day through woodland conservation efforts at Fort Des Moines Park. Come and go as you please between 10:00am – 12:00pm. All ages are welcomed to join us for this event.

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Summer Camp Assistant

What
Camp Volunteers provide support to staff and assist with activities, provide guidance to campers as needed, help to prep activities and/or with clean-up for 5 day camp. Volunteers may be teen or adult volunteers age 14 or older.
When
One week commitment 8:30AM to 4:30PM
Where
909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines
Who
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
Contact
Traci Buck
Email
tbuck@dmbotanicalgarden.com
Phone
(515) 323-6293
Details

Camp Volunteers provide support to staff and assist with activities, provide guidance to campers as needed, help to prep activities and/or with clean-up for a 5 day camp. Volunteers may be teen or adult volunteers age 14 or older. A background check is required for this position. Volunteers may commit to multiple weeks.

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