Volunteer: Adopt-Baby-Trees - Rudy Park - Behind White Pine and Norway Spruce PavilionsRestoration plantings often have tree tubes or cages around young saplings to prevent damage from white-tailed deer, groundhogs, and rabbits as much as possible to give young plants a good start without being pruned by wildlife. These young trees need to be checked on several times per year. This opportunity is great for earning service hours and/or completing with a team, club or family. It's flexible to work at your own pace on your own schedule. This opportunity is for caring for the trees and shrubs beside the deer fence. Some trees/shrubs are caged. Some are tubed. And some are labeled with flags or stakes. You can adopt one or several trees, or check on all the trees in this area. - Check if the sapling is still alive. - Check if the tube or cage is still standing and sturdy. - Hammer in or replace wobbly or rotten stakes. - Replace tubes with cages when saplings are ready for more space. Contact park staff when you need new supplies such as stakes or cages and we will put them out for you. - Remove cages when trunks are thick enough to survive wildlife damage or are growing too much through the cage. You may need wire-cutters to break the branches free without harming them. - Cut vines off of the cage, tube, or sapling. Pull up vines from the roots whenever possible. You can use a grocery or trash bag if you have a lot of weeds and vines, and put the bag into the dumpster. - Pull out weeds growing inside the tube or cage with the sapling to reduce competition. Use caution not to remove beneficial native wildflowers or sedges. Use Seek, iNaturalist, or send a photo to park staff for help identifying plants. Training and orientation can be provided for new volunteers. Please contact park staff to set-up a walk-through/training of your trees as needed. Program: Habitat Action Team Restoration plantings often have tree tubes or cages around young saplings to prevent damage from white-tailed deer, groundhogs, and rabbits as much as possible to give young plants a good start without being pruned by wildlife. These young trees need to be checked on several times per year. This opportunity is great for earning service hours and/or completing with a team, club or family. It's flexible to work at your own pace on your own schedule. This opportunity is for caring for the trees and shrubs beside the deer fence. Some trees/shrubs are caged. Some are tubed. And some are labeled with flags or stakes. You can adopt one or several trees, or check on all the trees in this area. - Check if the sapling is still alive. - Check if the tube or cage is still standing and sturdy. - Hammer in or replace wobbly or rotten stakes. - Replace tubes with cages when saplings are ready for more space. Contact park staff when you need new supplies such as stakes or cages and we will put them out for you. - Remove cages when trunks are thick enough to survive wildlife damage or are growing too much through the cage. You may need wire-cutters to break the branches free without harming them. - Cut vines off of the cage, tube, or sapling. Pull up vines from the roots whenever possible. You can use a grocery or trash bag if you have a lot of weeds and vines, and put the bag into the dumpster. - Pull out weeds growing inside the tube or cage with the sapling to reduce competition. Use caution not to remove beneficial native wildflowers or sedges. Use Seek, iNaturalist, or send a photo to park staff for help identifying plants. Training and orientation can be provided for new volunteers. Please contact park staff to set-up a walk-through/training of your trees as needed. Program: Habitat Action Team Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 17406 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Adopt-Baby-Trees - Rudy Park - Deer Enclosure Behind Red Pine PavilionRestoration plantings often have tree tubes or cages around young saplings to prevent damage from white-tailed deer, groundhogs, and rabbits as much as possible to give young plants a good start without being pruned by wildlife. These young trees need to be checked on several times per year. This opportunity is great for earning service hours and/or completing with a team, club or family. It's flexible to work at your own pace on your own schedule. In this area, use extreme caution inside the deer fence. We planted a lot of perennials, grasses, and wildflower seeds that are not marked. Use caution when stepping into the fence! - Check if the sapling in still alive. - Check if the tube or cage is still standing and sturdy. - Hammer in or replace wobbly or rotten stakes. - Replace tubes with cages when saplings are ready for more space. Contact park staff when you need new supplies such as stakes or cages and we will put them out for you. - Remove cages when trunks are thick enough to survive wildlife damage or are growing too much through the cage. You may need wire-cutters to break the branches free without harming them. - Cut vines off of the cage, tube, or sapling. Pull up vines from the roots whenever possible. You can use a grocery or trash bag if you have a lot of weeds and vines, and put the bag into the dumpster. - Pull out weeds growing inside the tube or cage with the sapling to reduce competition. Use caution not to remove beneficial native wildflowers or sedges. Use Seek, iNaturalist, or send a photo to park staff for help identifying plants. Training and orientation can be provided for new volunteers. Please contact park staff to set-up a walk-through/training of your trees as needed. Program: Habitat Action Team Restoration plantings often have tree tubes or cages around young saplings to prevent damage from white-tailed deer, groundhogs, and rabbits as much as possible to give young plants a good start without being pruned by wildlife. These young trees need to be checked on several times per year. This opportunity is great for earning service hours and/or completing with a team, club or family. It's flexible to work at your own pace on your own schedule. In this area, use extreme caution inside the deer fence. We planted a lot of perennials, grasses, and wildflower seeds that are not marked. Use caution when stepping into the fence! - Check if the sapling in still alive. - Check if the tube or cage is still standing and sturdy. - Hammer in or replace wobbly or rotten stakes. - Replace tubes with cages when saplings are ready for more space. Contact park staff when you need new supplies such as stakes or cages and we will put them out for you. - Remove cages when trunks are thick enough to survive wildlife damage or are growing too much through the cage. You may need wire-cutters to break the branches free without harming them. - Cut vines off of the cage, tube, or sapling. Pull up vines from the roots whenever possible. You can use a grocery or trash bag if you have a lot of weeds and vines, and put the bag into the dumpster. - Pull out weeds growing inside the tube or cage with the sapling to reduce competition. Use caution not to remove beneficial native wildflowers or sedges. Use Seek, iNaturalist, or send a photo to park staff for help identifying plants. Training and orientation can be provided for new volunteers. Please contact park staff to set-up a walk-through/training of your trees as needed. Program: Habitat Action Team Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 17406 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Adopt-Baby-Trees - Rudy Park - Pines Pavilion Parking Lot Behind Restrooms Paved TrailRestoration plantings often have tree tubes or cages around young saplings to prevent damage from white-tailed deer, groundhogs, and rabbits as much as possible to give young plants a good start without being pruned by wildlife. These young trees need to be checked on several times per year. This opportunity is great for earning service hours and/or completing with a team, club or family. It's flexible to work at your own pace on your own schedule. - Check if the sapling in still alive. - Check if the tube or cage is still standing and sturdy. - Hammer in or replace wobbly or rotten stakes. - Replace tubes with cages when saplings are ready for more space. Contact park staff when you need new supplies such as stakes or cages and we will put them out for you. - Remove cages when trunks are thick enough to survive wildlife damage or are growing too much through the cage. You may need wire-cutters to break the branches free without harming them. - Cut vines off of the cage, tube, or sapling. Pull up vines from the roots whenever possible. You can use a grocery or trash bag if you have a lot of weeds and vines, and put the bag into the dumpster. - Pull out weeds growing inside the tube or cage with the sapling to reduce competition. Use caution not to remove beneficial native wildflowers or sedges. Use Seek, iNaturalist, or send a photo to park staff for help identifying plants. Training and orientation can be provided for new volunteers. Please contact park staff to set-up a walk-through/training of your trees as needed. Program: Habitat Action Team Restoration plantings often have tree tubes or cages around young saplings to prevent damage from white-tailed deer, groundhogs, and rabbits as much as possible to give young plants a good start without being pruned by wildlife. These young trees need to be checked on several times per year. This opportunity is great for earning service hours and/or completing with a team, club or family. It's flexible to work at your own pace on your own schedule. - Check if the sapling in still alive. - Check if the tube or cage is still standing and sturdy. - Hammer in or replace wobbly or rotten stakes. - Replace tubes with cages when saplings are ready for more space. Contact park staff when you need new supplies such as stakes or cages and we will put them out for you. - Remove cages when trunks are thick enough to survive wildlife damage or are growing too much through the cage. You may need wire-cutters to break the branches free without harming them. - Cut vines off of the cage, tube, or sapling. Pull up vines from the roots whenever possible. You can use a grocery or trash bag if you have a lot of weeds and vines, and put the bag into the dumpster. - Pull out weeds growing inside the tube or cage with the sapling to reduce competition. Use caution not to remove beneficial native wildflowers or sedges. Use Seek, iNaturalist, or send a photo to park staff for help identifying plants. Training and orientation can be provided for new volunteers. Please contact park staff to set-up a walk-through/training of your trees as needed. Program: Habitat Action Team Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 17406 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Adopt-Baby-Trees - Nixon Park - Springhouse Hollow Riparian and Field PlantingsRestoration plantings often have tree tubes or cages around young saplings to prevent damage from white-tailed deer, groundhogs, and rabbits as much as possible to give young plants a good start without being pruned by wildlife. These young trees need to be checked on several times per year. This opportunity is great for earning service hours; completing with a team, club or family; and it's flexile to work at your own pace on your own schedule. - Check if the sapling in still alive - Check if the tube or cage is still standing and sturdy - Hammer in or replace wobbly or rotten stakes - Replace tubes with cages when saplings are ready for more space - Remove cages when trunks are thick enough to survive wildlife damage - cut vines off of the cage, tube, or sapling - Pull out weeds growing inside the tube or cage with the sapling to reduce competition Training and orientation will be provided for new volunteers. Program: Habitat Action Team Restoration plantings often have tree tubes or cages around young saplings to prevent damage from white-tailed deer, groundhogs, and rabbits as much as possible to give young plants a good start without being pruned by wildlife. These young trees need to be checked on several times per year. This opportunity is great for earning service hours; completing with a team, club or family; and it's flexile to work at your own pace on your own schedule. - Check if the sapling in still alive - Check if the tube or cage is still standing and sturdy - Hammer in or replace wobbly or rotten stakes - Replace tubes with cages when saplings are ready for more space - Remove cages when trunks are thick enough to survive wildlife damage - cut vines off of the cage, tube, or sapling - Pull out weeds growing inside the tube or cage with the sapling to reduce competition Training and orientation will be provided for new volunteers. Program: Habitat Action Team Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 17403 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Adopt-Baby-Trees - Nixon Park - Springhouse Hollow Miyawaki AreaRestoration plantings often have tree tubes or cages around young saplings to prevent damage from white-tailed deer, groundhogs, and rabbits as much as possible to give young plants a good start without being pruned by wildlife. These young trees need to be checked on several times per year. This opportunity is great for earning service hours; completing with a team, club or family; and it's flexile to work at your own pace on your own schedule. - Check if the sapling in still alive - Check if the tube or cage is still standing and sturdy - Hammer in or replace wobbly or rotten stakes - Replace tubes with cages when saplings are ready for more space - Remove cages when trunks are thick enough to survive wildlife damage - cut vines off of the cage, tube, or sapling - Pull out weeds growing inside the tube or cage with the sapling to reduce competition Training and orientation will be provided for new volunteers. Program: Habitat Action Team Restoration plantings often have tree tubes or cages around young saplings to prevent damage from white-tailed deer, groundhogs, and rabbits as much as possible to give young plants a good start without being pruned by wildlife. These young trees need to be checked on several times per year. This opportunity is great for earning service hours; completing with a team, club or family; and it's flexile to work at your own pace on your own schedule. - Check if the sapling in still alive - Check if the tube or cage is still standing and sturdy - Hammer in or replace wobbly or rotten stakes - Replace tubes with cages when saplings are ready for more space - Remove cages when trunks are thick enough to survive wildlife damage - cut vines off of the cage, tube, or sapling - Pull out weeds growing inside the tube or cage with the sapling to reduce competition Training and orientation will be provided for new volunteers. Program: Habitat Action Team Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 17403 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Adopt-Baby-Trees - Nixon Park - Nature Center Parking LotRestoration plantings often have tree tubes or cages around young saplings to prevent damage from white-tailed deer, groundhogs, and rabbits as much as possible to give young plants a good start without being pruned by wildlife. These young trees need to be checked on several times per year. This opportunity is great for earning service hours; completing with a team, club or family; and it's flexile to work at your own pace on your own schedule. - Check if the sapling in still alive - Check if the tube or cage is still standing and sturdy - Hammer in or replace wobbly or rotten stakes - Replace tubes with cages when saplings are ready for more space - Remove cages when trunks are thick enough to survive wildlife damage - cut vines off of the cage, tube, or sapling - Pull out weeds growing inside the tube or cage with the sapling to reduce competition Training and orientation will be provided for new volunteers. Program: Habitat Action Team Restoration plantings often have tree tubes or cages around young saplings to prevent damage from white-tailed deer, groundhogs, and rabbits as much as possible to give young plants a good start without being pruned by wildlife. These young trees need to be checked on several times per year. This opportunity is great for earning service hours; completing with a team, club or family; and it's flexile to work at your own pace on your own schedule. - Check if the sapling in still alive - Check if the tube or cage is still standing and sturdy - Hammer in or replace wobbly or rotten stakes - Replace tubes with cages when saplings are ready for more space - Remove cages when trunks are thick enough to survive wildlife damage - cut vines off of the cage, tube, or sapling - Pull out weeds growing inside the tube or cage with the sapling to reduce competition Training and orientation will be provided for new volunteers. Program: Habitat Action Team Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 17403 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Adopt-Baby-Trees - Nixon Park - Sidewalk Behind Nature CenterRestoration plantings often have tree tubes or cages around young saplings to prevent damage from white-tailed deer, groundhogs, and rabbits as much as possible to give young plants a good start without being pruned by wildlife. These young trees need to be checked on several times per year. This opportunity is great for earning service hours; completing with a team, club or family; and it's flexile to work at your own pace on your own schedule. - Check if the sapling in still alive - Check if the tube or cage is still standing and sturdy - Hammer in or replace wobbly or rotten stakes - Replace tubes with cages when saplings are ready for more space - Remove cages when trunks are thick enough to survive wildlife damage - cut vines off of the cage, tube, or sapling - Pull out weeds growing inside the tube or cage with the sapling to reduce competition Training and orientation will be provided for new volunteers. Program: Habitat Action Team Restoration plantings often have tree tubes or cages around young saplings to prevent damage from white-tailed deer, groundhogs, and rabbits as much as possible to give young plants a good start without being pruned by wildlife. These young trees need to be checked on several times per year. This opportunity is great for earning service hours; completing with a team, club or family; and it's flexile to work at your own pace on your own schedule. - Check if the sapling in still alive - Check if the tube or cage is still standing and sturdy - Hammer in or replace wobbly or rotten stakes - Replace tubes with cages when saplings are ready for more space - Remove cages when trunks are thick enough to survive wildlife damage - cut vines off of the cage, tube, or sapling - Pull out weeds growing inside the tube or cage with the sapling to reduce competition Training and orientation will be provided for new volunteers. Program: Habitat Action Team Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 17403 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Adopt-Baby-Trees - Nixon Park - Lower Geology TrailRestoration plantings often have tree tubes or cages around young saplings to prevent damage from white-tailed deer, groundhogs, and rabbits as much as possible to give young plants a good start without being pruned by wildlife. These young trees need to be checked on several times per year. This opportunity is great for earning service hours; completing with a team, club or family; and it's flexile to work at your own pace on your own schedule. - Check if the sapling in still alive - Check if the tube or cage is still standing and sturdy - Hammer in or replace wobbly or rotten stakes - Replace tubes with cages when saplings are ready for more space - Remove cages when trunks are thick enough to survive wildlife damage - cut vines off of the cage, tube, or sapling - Pull out weeds growing inside the tube or cage with the sapling to reduce competition Training and orientation will be provided for new volunteers. Program: Habitat Action Team Restoration plantings often have tree tubes or cages around young saplings to prevent damage from white-tailed deer, groundhogs, and rabbits as much as possible to give young plants a good start without being pruned by wildlife. These young trees need to be checked on several times per year. This opportunity is great for earning service hours; completing with a team, club or family; and it's flexile to work at your own pace on your own schedule. - Check if the sapling in still alive - Check if the tube or cage is still standing and sturdy - Hammer in or replace wobbly or rotten stakes - Replace tubes with cages when saplings are ready for more space - Remove cages when trunks are thick enough to survive wildlife damage - cut vines off of the cage, tube, or sapling - Pull out weeds growing inside the tube or cage with the sapling to reduce competition Training and orientation will be provided for new volunteers. Program: Habitat Action Team Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 17403 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Adopt-Baby-Trees - Nixon Park - Old Field Trail Above WetlandsRestoration plantings often have tree tubes or cages around young saplings to prevent damage from white-tailed deer, groundhogs, and rabbits as much as possible to give young plants a good start without being pruned by wildlife. These young trees need to be checked on several times per year. This opportunity is great for earning service hours; completing with a team, club or family; and it's flexile to work at your own pace on your own schedule. - Check if the sapling in still alive - Check if the tube or cage is still standing and sturdy - Hammer in or replace wobbly or rotten stakes - Replace tubes with cages when saplings are ready for more space - Remove cages when trunks are thick enough to survive wildlife damage - cut vines off of the cage, tube, or sapling - Pull out weeds growing inside the tube or cage with the sapling to reduce competition Training and orientation will be provided for new volunteers. Program: Habitat Action Team Restoration plantings often have tree tubes or cages around young saplings to prevent damage from white-tailed deer, groundhogs, and rabbits as much as possible to give young plants a good start without being pruned by wildlife. These young trees need to be checked on several times per year. This opportunity is great for earning service hours; completing with a team, club or family; and it's flexile to work at your own pace on your own schedule. - Check if the sapling in still alive - Check if the tube or cage is still standing and sturdy - Hammer in or replace wobbly or rotten stakes - Replace tubes with cages when saplings are ready for more space - Remove cages when trunks are thick enough to survive wildlife damage - cut vines off of the cage, tube, or sapling - Pull out weeds growing inside the tube or cage with the sapling to reduce competition Training and orientation will be provided for new volunteers. Program: Habitat Action Team Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 17403 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Adopt-Baby-Trees - Nixon Park - Wetland Sidewalk EdgeRestoration plantings often have tree tubes or cages around young saplings to prevent damage from white-tailed deer, groundhogs, and rabbits as much as possible to give young plants a good start without being pruned by wildlife. These young trees need to be checked on several times per year. This opportunity is great for earning service hours; completing with a team, club or family; and it's flexile to work at your own pace on your own schedule. - Check if the sapling in still alive - Check if the tube or cage is still standing and sturdy - Hammer in or replace wobbly or rotten stakes - Replace tubes with cages when saplings are ready for more space - Remove cages when trunks are thick enough to survive wildlife damage - cut vines off of the cage, tube, or sapling - Pull out weeds growing inside the tube or cage with the sapling to reduce competition Training and orientation will be provided for new volunteers. Program: Habitat Action Team Restoration plantings often have tree tubes or cages around young saplings to prevent damage from white-tailed deer, groundhogs, and rabbits as much as possible to give young plants a good start without being pruned by wildlife. These young trees need to be checked on several times per year. This opportunity is great for earning service hours; completing with a team, club or family; and it's flexile to work at your own pace on your own schedule. - Check if the sapling in still alive - Check if the tube or cage is still standing and sturdy - Hammer in or replace wobbly or rotten stakes - Replace tubes with cages when saplings are ready for more space - Remove cages when trunks are thick enough to survive wildlife damage - cut vines off of the cage, tube, or sapling - Pull out weeds growing inside the tube or cage with the sapling to reduce competition Training and orientation will be provided for new volunteers. Program: Habitat Action Team Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 17403 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Adopt-Baby-Trees - Nixon Park - Hollowcreek Greenway Parking LotRestoration plantings often have tree tubes or cages around young saplings to prevent damage from white-tailed deer, groundhogs, and rabbits as much as possible to give young plants a good start without being pruned by wildlife. These young trees need to be checked on several times per year. This opportunity is great for earning service hours; completing with a team, club or family; and it's flexile to work at your own pace on your own schedule. - Check if the sapling in still alive - Check if the tube or cage is still standing and sturdy - Hammer in or replace wobbly or rotten stakes - Replace tubes with cages when saplings are ready for more space - Remove cages when trunks are thick enough to survive wildlife damage - cut vines off of the cage, tube, or sapling - Pull out weeds growing inside the tube or cage with the sapling to reduce competition Training and orientation will be provided for new volunteers. Program: Habitat Action Team Restoration plantings often have tree tubes or cages around young saplings to prevent damage from white-tailed deer, groundhogs, and rabbits as much as possible to give young plants a good start without being pruned by wildlife. These young trees need to be checked on several times per year. This opportunity is great for earning service hours; completing with a team, club or family; and it's flexile to work at your own pace on your own schedule. - Check if the sapling in still alive - Check if the tube or cage is still standing and sturdy - Hammer in or replace wobbly or rotten stakes - Replace tubes with cages when saplings are ready for more space - Remove cages when trunks are thick enough to survive wildlife damage - cut vines off of the cage, tube, or sapling - Pull out weeds growing inside the tube or cage with the sapling to reduce competition Training and orientation will be provided for new volunteers. Program: Habitat Action Team Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 17403 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Nature Center GardensAdopt a section of native plant garden at the nature center. Work with park staff to come up with a plan, learn about native plants, and help keep the garden in check! This opportunity is flexible and on your own schedule, however, tools are only available to borrow during nature center open hours. Roles May Include: Weeding Mulching Pruning Cutting back excess growth from paths Editing plantings as needed Keeping staff informed of any needs Program: Habitat Action Team Adopt a section of native plant garden at the nature center. Work with park staff to come up with a plan, learn about native plants, and help keep the garden in check! This opportunity is flexible and on your own schedule, however, tools are only available to borrow during nature center open hours. Roles May Include: Weeding Mulching Pruning Cutting back excess growth from paths Editing plantings as needed Keeping staff informed of any needs Program: Habitat Action Team Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 17403 Allow Groups: Yes |