Volunteer Opportunities Like Crazy

As the holiday season kicks into full swing next week it would be nice to take some time this weekend to put your volunteering muscles to work. There are ample opportunities for volunteering throughout the year of course but here are three good choices for this Saturday November 17:

Butchertown Greenway

MSD, Metro Parks, and Living Lands and Waters are seeking volunteers to improve habitat conditions along the Butchertown Greenway corridor.

Volunteers are needed to help with planting of native trees, shrubs, and wildflowers; the removal of the Asian exotic species bush honeysuckle; and to gather litter along the corridor. Volunteers are asked to wear sturdy shoes. If you are interested in planting, please feel free to bring a spade shovel.Gloves, Water, and necessary tools, will be provided.

9AM-Noon Participants are asked to meet at the Floodwall on the Butchertown Greenway adjacent to MSD’s Beargrass Pump Station on the corner of Story Ave. and Brownsboro Rd.

Beargrass Creek Greenway

MSD, Metro Parks, and Living Lands and Waters are seeking volunteers to improve habitat conditions along the Beargrass Creek corridor.

Volunteers are needed to help with planting of native trees, shrubs, and wildflowers; the removal of the Asian exotic species bush honeysuckle; and to gather litter along the corridor. Volunteers are asked to wear sturdy shoes. If you are interested in planting, please feel free to bring a spade shovel.Gloves, Water, and necessary tools, will be provided.

9AM-Noon Participants are asked to meet at the Jim Porter’s parking lot.

Cherokee Park - Chauffeur's Rest

Be a Park Champion! Spend one day a year or a few hours each month taking part in our volunteer program. Park Champions meet on a regular schedule.

Restoring health to woodlands, ponds, meadows and other natural areas takes a lot of hands-on efforts. Through the PARK CHAMPIONS program, you can volunteer to root out invasive plants, rebuild trails, and restore native plant communities. It's a great way to learn about the environment, make new friends, get some exercise, and have fun-all while making the parks a more beautiful place to be. Questions about the program can be directed to Sarah Wolff, Louisville Olmsted Parks Conservancy's Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator (sarah.wolff@olmstedparks.org) or by calling 432-2677.

9AM-Noon Meet at the Chauffeur's Rest parking lot on Barrett Hill Road, between Sulgrave & Gray Fox Roads near the tennis courts.