Volunteer for Land Stewardship
2020 Volunteer Land Steward Workdays
Thank you for your interest in Land Stewardship workdays. Management of WPC properties would not be possible without the help of our dedicated volunteers. Below is a drop-down list of current workdays for the 2020 season. To sign up for a specific workday, please click on the registration button below.
Workdays are typically held rain or shine. Unless otherwise indicated, we meet at the property at 9 am and work until around 2 or 3 pm, with a short break for lunch. Of course, volunteers are welcome to come and go as needed. Volunteers should bring water and a lunch, and be prepared to work in rugged, muddy, and/or thorny conditions. Long pants, sturdy shoes, work gloves, and sunblock are necessary. We’ll have extra gloves and all the tools needed for the project. Typical tools include loppers, pick mattocks, hazel hoes, and shovels. If a workday is cancelled for some reason, a message will immediately be sent to the volunteer land steward email list, as the website may not be updated for a day or so.
April 11, 2020
This volunteer event was canceled.
TOMS RUN NATURE RESERVE - TRAIL CONSTRUCTION
Join us as we continue development of a new 2.5-mile long hiking trail, scheduled to be completed in May.
Meeting time: 9 a.m.
Meeting place: Park off Toms Run Road, Kilbuck Township, Allegheny Co. | VIEW ON MAP
Work involves: Hiking up to 2.5 miles, steep slopes, muddy conditions, clearing/digging a new trail
May 1, 2020
This volunteer event is canceled.
WOLF CREEK NARROWS NATURAL AREA - INVASIVE PLANT REMOVAL
Garlic mustard pull. Enjoy the spring wildflowers, and take home as much garlic mustard as you want for your favorite pesto recipe.
Meeting time: 9 a.m.
Meeting place: Park off Miller Road, Slippery Rock Township, Butler Co. | VIEW ON MAP
Work involves: Hiking up to 1.5 miles, moderate slopes, muddy condition, pull/bagging invasive plants.
May 16, 2020
This volunteer event is canceled.
LUTZVILLE CLIFFS NATURAL AREA - INVASIVE PLANT REMOVAL
Invasive plant control. This small but rugged site contains several rare plant species. We'll spend the day cutting back exotic invasive plants, such as Asiatic bittersweet, that pose a threat to the rare species.
Meeting time: 9 a.m.
Meeting place: Park off Ashcom Rd., Snake Spring Township, Bedford Co. | VIEW ON MAP
June 4, 2020
WEST BRANCH FRENCH CREEK CONSERVATION AREA - DEBRIS REMOVAL
Dismantle several elevated, enclosed hunting blinds erected by the previous owner.
Meeting time: 9 a.m.
Meeting place: Park right off Phillipsville Road, Venango Township, Erie County | VIEW ON MAP
June 6, 2020
LOWER ELK CREEK NATURE RESERVE - TRAIL MAINTENANCE
Meeting time: 9 a.m.
Meeting place: Park right off North Creek Road, Girard Township, Erie Co. | VIEW ON MAP
June 11, 2020
WEST BRANCH FRENCH CREEK CONSERVATION AREA - DEBRIS REMOVAL
Dismantle several elevated, enclosed hunting blinds erected by the previous owner.
Meeting time: 9 a.m.
Meeting place: Park off Phillipsville Road, Venango Township, Erie County | VIEW ON MAP
July 25, 2020
BEAR RUN NATURE RESERVE - TRAIL MAINTENANCE
Meeting time: 9 a.m.
Meeting place: Park near the Barn at Fallingwater, Mill Run Road, Stewart Township, Fayette Co. | VIEW ON MAP
August 22, 2020
BENNETT BRANCH FOREST - BOUNDARY MAINTENANCE
Boundary maintenance. After re-painting sections of the boundary, we'll check on the experimental American chestnut plantings from 2013, and watch the progress of an abandoned mine drainage treatment facility (currently under construction).
Meeting time: 9 a.m.
Meeting place: Park off 5 Points Road, Jay Township, Elk Co. | VIEW ON MAP
September 12, 2020
FRENCH CREEK VALLEY CONSERVANCY CLEAN-UP
Debris removal - part of the annual French Creek Watershed Clean-up. Please let us know at least a couple weeks prior if you plan to attend, since we will register as the WPC Land Stewardship Team.
Meeting time: 9 am
Meeting place: Cochranton Fairgrounds near the Walnut Street entrance, Cochranton, Crawford County | VIEW ON MAP
October 24, 2020
KATZ NATURAL AREA - TREE PLANTING MAINTENANCE
Tree planting maintenance. We'll monitor the success of trees planted in 2013, and remove tree shelters as necessary. We'll also remove some remaining debris from the former swinging bridge over Cussewago Creek.
Meeting time: 9 am
Meeting place: Park off Rogers Ferry Rd, Hayfield Township, Crawford Co. | VIEW ON MAP
November 14, 2020
SEASON WRAP UP & POTLUCK
Meeting time: 9 am
Meeting place: Location TBD
To sign up for the email list or for further information, please contact:
Andrew Zadnik
Director of Land Stewardship
azadnik@paconserve.org
412-586-2318