(FACEBOOK EVENT IS NOT THE SIGN-IN PAGE)
TO SIGN UP for the TRAINING EVENT - Cut and paste the information below or double click to take you to the Sign-in Page (See posted flyers and QR Codes)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E49ABAE28A57-58478513-ocala
Information:
The Ocala National Forest Alliance (ONFA) seeks outgoing volunteers with strong people skills to work with other volunteers, Forest Service staff, and serving the public. Join us to help patrol trails, engage with forest visitors in manatee protection, and maintain hiking trails and recreational sites by participating in one of the opportunities below:
• Manatee Education Docent (Saturdays and Sundays) - Silver Glen Springs:
o Help visitors learn how to recreate responsibly with manatees. This is a fantastic opportunity to help protect these gentle giants and contribute to manatee research and conservation.
• Weekend Forest Patrol Volunteers (focus on what you like to do most for the first year):
o Day hike in the Juniper Prairie Wilderness or along the 88+ miles of the Florida Scenic Trail;
o Kayak down the Juniper Run
o Mountain bike along the Paisley bike trail
o Ride you horse along the 100+ miles of equestrian trails
• Forest Information Volunteers: staffing our mobile ranger stations and local community events by engaging and educating visitors about the Ocala National Forest.
• Hiking Trail Crew and Recreation Maintenance Crew: Improve hiking trails and recreation facilities in the forest. These teams will engage in forest beautification projects, trash clean-up, non-invasive planting, light handy-person projects, etc.
REQUIREMENTS
o New Volunteer Training: Attend BOTH Saturday Forest Service orientation/safety trainings on Saturday, October 18th and November 8th
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