Go With the Flow OUT HERE!
We’re seeking volunteers for our Stream Team.
If you’re ready to go with the flow, join us as we maintain vegetative areas along streams (riparian buffers) and help ensure the survival of young, native trees in the forest buffer. These vital areas improve water quality in local communities, reduce erosion and flooding concerns, and provide habitat for wildlife.
Why Stream Team?
Repairing vegetative streamside areas, also called riparian buffers, is a science-based method to:
- Improving water quality by reducing pollutants entering waterways through runoff, providing clean drinking water for hundreds of thousands of people in local communities.
- Restoring habitat for fish and native birds by planting native vegetation that provides sustenance and cools the water temperature.
- Reducing flooding downstream.
Stream Team is an act of environmental stewardship, which is our guiding principle to protecting and restoring our critical waterways that are the lifeblood of the Lehigh Valley and Lehigh River.
BEFORE
Heavy flood waters at Fry’s Run Park prior to riparian buffer restoration
AFTER
Riparian buffer restoration includes native plants that stabilize the streambank and prevent heavy floods
Volunteers will:
- Maintain tubes placed over the trees to protect them from deer
- Remove invasive vegetation
And volunteers must:
- Be 16 years of age or older OR be accompanied by a parent/guardian if under 16
- Be able to work outside for the duration of the shift on uneven ground
- Wear safe footwear and clothing that can get dirty
Working Conditions
- Participants should be prepared for anticipated weather conditions. This event will generally be rain or shine with the exception of severe weather conditions.
- Gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided, but volunteers are welcome to bring their own.
- Participants should bring bug spray, sunscreen, and hats as desired to protect from the elements.
- Some locations where we will work will have restroom facilities, though others will not, so participants should plan accordingly.
When: Every FRIDAY, May 31 – Sept. 27
Rain or shine, 8 A.M. – 12 P.M.
Where: Various locations
See below for a full, comprehensive lists of dates and locations as well as registration to join us in volunteering!
Have an outdoor adventure with us!
Get outdoors with us by checking out our calendar of events. We offer FREE, guided hikes and other community programs.
Questions?
Contact Nic Ziegler, Events and Volunteer Coordinator:
610-965-4397 ext. 115
nziegler@wildlandspa.org