Volunteers of Irvine Nature Center did some incredible work this past year! Here’s a look into what we’ve done: PumpkinFest was a HUGE success this fall! 120+ volunteers contributed a total of over 1000 hours of volunteer service filled with crafts, hay rides, games, and more! A huge thank you to Franklin High School National Science Honor Society, Franklin High… Read more »
October’s Volunteer of the Month is the awesome Ben Fertig! Ben Fertig is an incredible volunteer who has volunteered in many areas of Irvine including as a Volunteer Naturalist, Butterfly House Intern, Facilities & Maintenance volunteer, and so much more. Irvine’s Manager of Public Programs/Naturalist John Tapscott said, “Ben Fertig…he does everything and he wants… Read more »
June’s Volunteer(s) of the Month are the incredible Spring 2017 Naturalist Interns! Kelsey Stave, Brittni Rice, Valerie Lannen, Alison Anderson and John lehman are sensational volunteers that have worked diligently to make programs run smoothly and did lots of behind-the scenes preparation. Irvine’s Manager of School Programs and Urban Education/ Naturalist, Katie Roof stated, “They… Read more »
May’s Volunteer of the Month is the sensational Gayle Parnell! Gayle Parnell is a sensational volunteer who volunteers in many areas of Irvine including Eco-Explorers and as a Volunteer Naturalist. Gayle has volunteered over 400 hours at Irvine Nature Center and is a crucial piece of the Irvine Volunteer Team. Irvine’s Manager of Public Programs/… Read more »
Volunteers of Irvine Nature Center did some amazing work this past year! Here’s a look into what we’ve done: PumpkinFest was a HUGE success this fall! 130+ volunteers contributed a total of over 1300 hours of volunteer service filled with crafts, hay rides, games and more! A huge thank you to Franklin High School, Towson… Read more »
Upcoming volunteer needs: We need your help at Pumpkinfest! This fun family event is on October 10, with a rain date of October 11. Volunteer jobs include facepainting, overseeing pumpkin bowling, raffle sales, helping with other games and activities, and set-up and clean-up. Email Kim to sign up for a 4-hour shift. Here’s what’s… Read more »
