2024 MPEA Conservation Stewardship Project: Invasive Plant Removal & Spring Flower Watching II | Middle Patuxent Environmental Area | Apr 23, 2024 | 9:00am - 11:30amGarlic Mustard is a tenacious herbaceous plant that may chemically alter the soil, rendering it less suitable for many native plants and fungi. Volunteers help pull this invader each March and April with the goal of maintaining previously cleared patches, as well as finding and removing any new satellite invasions.In addition, a significant amount of Wineberry is present in the area. Wineberry is a spiny, rapidly growing shrub which can form vast thickets and has required the implementation of a variety of control methods over several years: volunteers' control methods will involve digging or hand-pulling these invasive shrubs.While a significant amount of time will be spent dealing with these two invaders, we will also search for and identify many species of spring ephemeral flowers. With luck, our trip will coincide with the annual blooms of gorgeous Virginia Bluebells near the river. Plan on spending the first half of the morning removing invasive species and the latter half finding native wildflowers.Job Duties:- Hand-pull and bag (to prevent seeding) invasive Garlic Mustard plants- Dig and hand-pull Wineberry shrubs- Observe and learn about native spring ephemeral wildflowers, while removing any incidental invasive speciesNotes:- Training, plant removal tools, and supplies will be provided- Precautions for the thorns, ticks, poison ivy, & stinging insects that may be encountered should also be taken- This event may be cancelled in the case of adverse weather conditions (such as moderate to heavy precipitation, high winds, or lightning)Please Bring/Wear:- Drinking water- Snacks, if desired- Work gloves- Long pants- Sturdy, closed-toe shoes- Appropriate clothing for the weather
- Minimum age 18 (or 13-17 with a guardian present) - Weather may cause us to cancel BUT we may reschedule.
Minimum age: 13
Dates: 04/23/2024 - 04/23/2024
8 Positions available!
South Wind Circle Trailhead to MPEA: 6495 South Wind Circle, Columbia, MD 21044Route 29 to Route 108 west towards Clarksville or Route 32 to Route 108 east. Turn onto Trotter Road to South Wind Circle (about 1 mile).Enter the circle and proceed to trailhead on left (opposite Misty Top Pass).
Allen Dupre
adupre@howardcountymd.gov
(410) 313-4035
Opp Available Positions: 8
2024 MPEA Conservation Stewardship Project: Shelter Clearing | Middle Patuxent Environmental Area | May 11, 2024 | 9:00am - 11:30amNon-native, invasive plants pose a continuing threat to our habitat restoration efforts, particularly within areas hosting trees & shrubs planted and sheltered by staff and volunteers. On this day, we''ll remove vines and vinelike plants from some of these areas, freeing our young trees & shrubs from the threat of smothering.Job Duties: - Hand-pull, dig, and (if necessary) bag Mile-a-Minute, Japanese Honeysuckle, and any other non-native invasive species foundNotes:- Training, tools, and supplies will be provided- Precautions for the ticks, poison ivy, & stinging insects that may be encountered should also be taken- This event may be cancelled in the case of adverse weather conditions (such as moderate to heavy precipitation, high winds, or lightning)Please Bring/Wear:- Drinking water- Snacks, if desired- Work gloves- Long pants- Sturdy, closed-toe shoes- Eye protection (recommended)- Appropriate clothing for the weather, including sun protection
- Minimum age 18 (or 13-17 with a guardian present) - Weather may cause us to cancel. There is no makeup date.
Dates: 05/11/2024 - 05/11/2024
6 Positions available!
Trotter Parking Area: 5795 Trotter Road, Clarksville, MD 21029From Route 29 at Route 32: Take 32 west to the Great Star Drive exit. Turn right onto Great Star Drive. Then make a right onto Summer Sunrise. Continue to Trotter Road and make a left. Proceed about 1 mile to the parking area on the right just beyond the small traffic circle.From Route 29 at Route 108: Take Route 108 west and continue past Centennial Lane. Proceed past Harpers Farm Road to Trotter Road and make a left. Continue to the parking area on the left. If you reach the small traffic circle, you''ve gone too far.
Opp Available Positions: 6
2024 MPEA Conservation Stewardship Project: Shelter Clearing & Breeding Bird Atlas | Middle Patuxent Environmental Area | May 21, 2024 | 9:00am - 11:30amNon-native, invasive plants pose a continuing threat to our habitat restoration efforts, particularly within areas hosting trees & shrubs planted and sheltered by staff and volunteers. On this day, we''ll remove vines and vinelike plants from some of these areas, freeing our young trees & shrubs from the threat of smothering. Additionally, participants will receive an introduction to the Breeding Bird Atlas community scientist survey.Job Duties:- Hand-pull, dig, and (if necessary) bag Mile-a-Minute, Japanese Honeysuckle, and any other non-native invasive species found- Learn about the Maryland & DC Breeding Bird Atlas 3 project, and any birds observed or heard during the eventNotes:- Training, plant removal tools, and supplies will be provided- Precautions for the thorns, ticks, poison ivy, & stinging insects that may be encountered should also be taken- This event may be cancelled in the case of adverse weather conditions (such as moderate to heavy precipitation, high winds, or lightning)Please Bring/Wear:- Drinking water- Snacks, if desired- Work gloves- Long pants- Sturdy, closed-toe shoes- Appropriate clothing for the weather, including sun protection
Dates: 05/21/2024 - 05/21/2024
18 Positions available!
Opp Available Positions: 18
2024 MPEA Conservation Stewardship Project: Japanese Barberry Removal | Middle Patuxent Environmental Area | Jun 18, 2024 | 9:00am - 11:30amJapanese Barberry is an abundant foe of the environmental area, and controlling this species requires continued efforts every year. Luckily, this invader is relatively easily uprooted; as such, on this day we will revisit an ever-expanding restoration site to continue digging and hand-pulling these spiny shrubs.Job Duties:- Dig or hand-pull invasive Japanese Barberry shrubsNotes:- Training, plant removal tools, and supplies will be provided- Precautions for the thorns, ticks, poison ivy, & stinging insects that may be encountered should also be taken- This event may be cancelled in the case of adverse weather conditions (such as moderate to heavy precipitation, high winds, or lightning)Please Bring/Wear:- Drinking water- Snacks, if desired- Work gloves- Long pants- Sturdy, closed-toe shoes- Eye protection (recommended)- Appropriate clothing for the weather, including sun protection
- Minimum age 18 (or 13-17 with a guardian present) - Weather may cause us to cancel BUT may be scheduled.
Dates: 06/18/2024 - 06/18/2024
14 Positions available!
Opp Available Positions: 14
Service & Skills Club - General Member | Harriet Tubman Cultural CenterOngoing | Various Dates and Times | Ages 13+Volunteering is an effective way to venture outside of your comfort zone to explore new things.
The Service & Skills Club is a new pilot volunteer opportunity designed for young adults who are aging out of traditional youth programs but are still seeking ways to make connections with like-minded students while having fun and serving the community.Gain Experiences, Connections and Leadership Skills Through Irreplicable Opportunities.Position Duties:- Attend club meetings to meet new people, work on your own hobby, and share your skills with others- Creatively brainstorm ways to put your skills to use around the community.- Collaborate with professionals to create a "pro bono marketplace" in which knowledge is shared at no charge by local businesses, clubs, and organizations to help otherslearn a variety of new skills and inspire new innovations.- Meet regularly to identify community needs, discover employment skills necessary forprofessional growth, and plan service projects.Schedule:We will be piloting a variety of clubs. Club offerings will be limited and dependent upon volunteers who can lead them. Please sign up for the club you are most interested in being a part of. Clubs with the most participation will continue to run beyond the pilot period. If we don't have a club that you're interested in, please sign up here.List of Clubs:- Career Development Club- More coming soon
This is a pilot program. For each meeting, space is limited and on a first come, first serve basis. Please sign up only for the dates you are available to attend.
Dates: 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024
20 Positions available!
Shawnte Berry
sberry@howardcountymd.gov
(410) 313-4624
Opp Available Positions: 20
ResponsibilitiesAnswer telephones and take messagesProvide assistance to walk-in customersProvide tours of the centerAssist center staff with special projects as assignedQualificationsAbility to use a multi-line telephoneCustomer Service skill and experienceFriendly and outgoing personalityAbility to speak clearlyAbility to take messages in legible handwriting Helpful attitudeWillingness to learn
Time Requirements to be specified for each individual volunteer Weekday, daytime hours Shifts vary Training and Benefits Orientation and Ongoing support There are no benefits or cash remuneration for this position.
Minimum age: 18
Dates: 02/09/2024 - 07/09/2024
5 Positions available!
Bain 50+ Center
Tammy Wiggins
twiggins@howardcountymd.gov
(410) 313-7469
Opp Available Positions: 5
East Columbia 50+ Center
Meridy McCague
mmccague@howardcountymd.gov
(410) 313-7684
ResponsibilitiesAnswer telephones and take messagesProvide assistance to walk-in customersProvide tours of the centerAssist center staff with special projects as assigned QualificationsAbility to use a multi-line telephoneCustomer Service skill and experienceFriendly and outgoing personalityAbility to speak clearlyAbility to take messages in legible handwriting Helpful attitudeWillingness to learn
Only 1 Position available!
Ellicot City 50+ Center
Stephanie Simon
ssimon@howardcountymd.gov
(410) 313-1415
Opp Available Positions: 1
Glenwood 50+ Center
Regina Jenkins
rjenkins@howardcountymd.gov
(410) 313-5443
North Laurel 50 + Center
Lucky Sohi
lsohi@howardcountymd.gov
(410) 313-0388
