Volunteer ACTIVITIES
For more information about volunteer activities, feel free to contact Charles Sifferlen, our Preserve and Volunteer Steward, at c.sifferlen@lrwp.org or by calling 260-478-2515.
STEWARDSHIP DAYS
Monday, September 30th from 6 - 8 pm
Seed Collection with Pollinator Partnership
Arrowhead Prairie, 8624 Aboite Rd, Roanoke, IN 46783
LRWP is partnering with Maraiah Russell from Pollinator Partnership for Project Wingspan. This initiative aims to collect seeds to benefit our community and ecosystems. Pollinator Partnership promotes the health of pollinators through conservation, education, and research.
Learn more at pollinator.org/wingspan. Join us in collecting seeds! This project is made possible through a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.
VOLUNBEERING
Wednesday, October 2nd, from 6 pm - 8 pm
Hop River Brewing Co. 1515 N Harrison Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46808
Join us and other community volunteers on the 1st Wednesday of every month at Hop River Brewing Company (1515 N Harrison Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46808) for an evening of stewardship and volunteering! This is a great way to support us at Little River Wetlands Project and a local brewery. This is an all-ages venue, so children are welcome. If you don't enjoy beer, that's okay; they have plenty of good food and non-alcoholic beverages, too. Registrations are appreciated. Walk-ins are welcome!
To register: https://forms.gle/xoDgdN8CXuDkTs6T6
Thank you, Hop River Brewing Co., for allowing us to use your space!
TRASHY THURSDAYS
Thursday, October 3rd from 10 am - Noon
Eagle Marsh Gateway: 6801 Engle Rd. Fort Wayne, IN 46804
Join us on the first Thursday of each month to volunteer to keep our wildlife safe and our preserves clean. We alternate between Smith Road and Engle Road every other month from 10 am to noon. Please wear close-toed shoes and long pants. We'll provide safety vests, gloves, trash bags, grabbers, and snacks. This program is unsuitable for children under 15; they must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, please call with any questions. Cleanup will be canceled if it's raining.
PLANTING PARTIES!
Sunday, October 13th & October 20th from 2 - 4 pm
Eagle Marsh Gateway: 6801 Engle Rd. Fort Wayne, IN 46804
Help us restore our marsh with native plants that support pollinators! The area we're planting in is along the Eagle Marsh Trail 9. Come ready to dig in the marsh. Email Charles Sifferlen at c.sifferlen@lrwp.org to register.
NATIVE PLANT PROPAGATION SERIES
Seed Collecting Hike
Wednesday, October 16th & October 24th from 2 - 4 pm
Eagle Marsh Barn: 6801 Engle Rd. Fort Wayne, IN 46804
Join us for the first event in our Native Plant Propagation Series! It all starts with a seed… We'll go on a short hike to identify and collect seed heads of a few native plant species. Use these seeds to start your own native habitat in your backyard, or help restore our preserves by growing plants with us. Either way, our wild community wins! Please dress appropriately for the weather. This is an outdoor, open air event unless it rains, in which case we'll move to the barn and look at pre-collected specimens. We'll provide supplies and instruction.
Email Charles Sifferlen at c.sifferlen@lrwp.org to register.
VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION
Thursday, October 17, 2024 from 6 - 7 pm
Come learn about what volunteer opportunities LRWP has to offer! Lead by LRWP Staff who will speak of their experience, and introduce you to the various volunteer roles at LRWP. Please complete an online volunteer application at lrwp.org/volunteerapplication prior to attending.
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION
Tuesday, October 29th from 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Please join us for a night where we get to serve you. We will have soup and cider at the new LRWP office in the Scout building, discuss all the amazing work you did over the year and what we would like to do in 2024. Plus, we will have a special gift to those who submitted volunteer hours! You’re welcome to bring along your family. Hope you can make it to this laid back and fun event put on just for you!
Please register: https://forms.gle/R93ztc7YHhfk3Mmt8
Or RSVP with Charles by Oct. 21st by email (c.sifferlen@lrwp.org) or phone (260-478-2515) so we have enough materials.
COMMUNITY SCIENCE
Dive into exciting citizen science projects, contributing real data while exploring our preserves. We are excited to participate in Monarch Monitoring, Butterfly Monitoring, and Hoosier Riverwatch Community Science initiatives. If you missed the training sessions last month but still want to participate, please contact Charles Sifferlen at c.sifferlen@lrwp.org to get started.
Feel free to contact Charles Sifferlen, our Preserve and Volunteer Steward, at c.sifferlen@lrwp.org or by calling 260-478-2515.