Natural Lands Trust owns more than 21,000 acres across 12 counties and 2 states. Our preserve system includes virtually every major ecosystem type in our region. While land protection is vital, it is only the beginning. We must actively care for the lands we own—for the benefit of both people and wildlife. And we can’t do it without YOU.
We are pleased to introduce the new Force of Nature volunteer program, a way for you to support land conservation and care for our preserves while learning important skills.
Force of Nature Trainees participate in an in-depth training and service program. Our program includes five sessions covering a variety of land management and restoration techniques. At each session, NLT’s expert staff offer a workshop followed by a volunteer project. Following training, program graduates apply their knowledge as a Trail Ambassador or Team Leader with Natural Lands Trust.
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October 15, 2011, 1:00–5:00 PM, Stroud Preserve: Program Kick-off and Trail Maintenance
Learning: basics of trail maintenance such as trash pick-up and branch removal, as well as Leave No Trace training
Service: trail restoration
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November 19, 2011, 1:00–5:00 PM, Gwynedd Wildlife Preserve: Tree Care and Planting
Learning: professional tree care and planting techniques
Service: tree planting
January 21, 2011, 1:00–5:00 PM, Hildacy Farm Preserve: Natural Lands Trust Ambassadorship
Learning: overview of NLT’s conservation mission, programs, preserve system, literature and table-top display
Service: participants compile list of events in their community/region, each participant selects one event at which to serve as ambassador
February 18, 2012, 1:00–5:00 PM, Hildacy Farm Preserve: Wildlife Habitat Protection and Restoration
Learning: an overview of regional habitats and wildlife management approaches
Service: nest box building (wood duck, blue bird and/or bat boxes)
March 17, 2012, 1:00–5:00 PM, Crow’s Nest: Invasive Plant Identification and Removal
Learning: overview of habitat restoration followed by procedure for identifying and removing invasive plants
Service: invasive plant removal
