VOLUNTEER with Friends of Richfield Heritage Preserve
Mill Docents Docents informally share the story of Kirby's Mill with park visitors. We are stationed at or near the mill on Sunday afternoons from 2-5pm. Docents must take training and commit to three shifts per year. 2023 training will be Sunday, April 30. 2pm at the mill. Additional trainings can be scheduled by appointment. Contact lynndragonwing@gmail.com
Trail Guides Become a Master of the Mysteries when you guide eager visitors on hiking tours of this legendary land. Training required to work scheduled events. Check out the "independent study" for time-tested tricks to impress your friends when squiring them about.
Kirby Day Saturday, August 26th , 2023 12:00- 4 pm
Volunteers are needed for two shifts: 11:30 am -2:00pm and 1:30-4pm
Memory Keepers: an invitation to camp alumni to share their stories of the old Crowell Hilaka Girl Scout Camp. The National Register of Historic Places wants to know how this camp influenced the lives of women. YOUR story is important! Click here for more details
Invasive Plant Management / "Barberrians" We seek out and destroy destructive invasive plants, ripping them out by their nasty little roots. We focus on garlic mustard May-June. Mid-summer through fall we take out woody shrubs including barberry (hence the name "Barberrians") per the plan written in conjunction with Jennifer Windus of the Ohio Invasive Plant Council and the Ohio Natural Preserves Association. Barberry removal requires preparation and sign off on the instructions which are here. Contact Lynn at lynndragonwing@gmail.com
Winter Wonders / Winter Wonders Bakery Saturday, December 2, 2023
We will need bakers and event volunteers. Two shifts 10:30 am - 1:30 pm and 1:00 - 4pm
Friendly Presence. Any time, anywhere. Keep an eye out for lost hikers, offer a map if you have one / pick up litter
Host a garage sale to benefit Friends at your location. We'll provide auxiliary assistance, merchandise, and promotion.
For additional volunteer opportunities in Richfield Heritage Preserve, contact volunteer-info@rjrd.org.
Trail Guides Become a Master of the Mysteries when you guide eager visitors on hiking tours of this legendary land. Training required to work scheduled events. Check out the "independent study" for time-tested tricks to impress your friends when squiring them about.
Kirby Day Saturday, August 26th , 2023 12:00- 4 pm
Volunteers are needed for two shifts: 11:30 am -2:00pm and 1:30-4pm
Memory Keepers: an invitation to camp alumni to share their stories of the old Crowell Hilaka Girl Scout Camp. The National Register of Historic Places wants to know how this camp influenced the lives of women. YOUR story is important! Click here for more details
Invasive Plant Management / "Barberrians" We seek out and destroy destructive invasive plants, ripping them out by their nasty little roots. We focus on garlic mustard May-June. Mid-summer through fall we take out woody shrubs including barberry (hence the name "Barberrians") per the plan written in conjunction with Jennifer Windus of the Ohio Invasive Plant Council and the Ohio Natural Preserves Association. Barberry removal requires preparation and sign off on the instructions which are here. Contact Lynn at lynndragonwing@gmail.com
Winter Wonders / Winter Wonders Bakery Saturday, December 2, 2023
We will need bakers and event volunteers. Two shifts 10:30 am - 1:30 pm and 1:00 - 4pm
Friendly Presence. Any time, anywhere. Keep an eye out for lost hikers, offer a map if you have one / pick up litter
Host a garage sale to benefit Friends at your location. We'll provide auxiliary assistance, merchandise, and promotion.
For additional volunteer opportunities in Richfield Heritage Preserve, contact volunteer-info@rjrd.org.