Connecticut State Parks

Youth and adult volunteers needed for a variety of projects at the various state parks throughout Connecticut. Sample of projects are: trail maintenance; gardening; park clean up, to include grounds maintenance; carpentry; interpretive guides; work with established state parks "Friends" organizations; campground hosts; digital photography; and newsletter writing.

Contact: Main Office of the State Parks Division in Hartford

Phone: (860) 424-3200

E-mail: dep.stateparks@po.state.ct.us

Environmental Education - Field Facilities

Center for Environmental Research Education: Adult volunteers to work in environmental monitoring, inventorying and research.

Contact: Alberto Mimo at the Center for Environmental Research Education

Phone: (203) 734-2513

E-mail: alberto.mimo@po.state.ct.us

Goodwin Conservation Center: Youth and adult volunteers for gardening, trail maintenance and invasive plant control.

Contact: Stephen Broderick at the Goodwin Conservation Center in Hampton

Phone: (860) 455-9534

E-mail: stephen.broderick@po.state.ct.us

Kellogg Environmental Center - Osborne Homestead Museum

Educational Programs: Saturday Nature Walks; Family Programs; Scout Programs; School Programs.

Museum Programs and Projects: Tour Guide; Holiday Tours; Collections Care; Inventory Work.

Wildlife Monitoring Projects: Amphibian Monitoring; Project Nest Box; Project Feeder Watch.

Administrative Support: Receptionist; Mailings; Library Organization.

Gardening: Seasonal Tasks.

Contact: Christiana Soares at the Kellogg Environmental Center in Derby

Phone: (203) 734-2513

E-mail: christiana.soares@po.state.ct.us