Sandy Bottom Nature Park

Volunteer Projects

Projects are specific short-term tasks that have a start date/time as well as a completion date. Our project list is updated frequently. Requirements for project volunteers are as follows: at least 16 years of age with parental supervision and a completed application. Interviews may be conducted as well as a background check - depending on the project. Projects can be completed by individuals, work groups, Boy Scout or Girl Scout troops, school groups - they are open to all! Additional information regarding project specifics and logistics will be be provided prior to project start dates.

Below is a list of our current projects and be aware projects may have been taken or completed as well as new projects available that are not listed below:

Bluebird Gap Farm

Azalea Trail - cut small trees, clear limbs, re-establish and re-line.
Disassemble old kiosk and replace with a new one. New one is located at Bluebird Gap Farm and requires assembly.
Build three to four foot gate in existing fence to adjoin two pastures.
Paint Antique Barn and Dove House.
Replace the cow side barn doors as well as the horse side barn doors.
Build a barrier around moat.
Water Wheel - current water wheel needs to be replaced with salt-treated wood and coated with marine-grade polyurethane.

Clean grills throughout the park - wire, clean and paint.
Adopt a Trail - you or your group to provide scheduled maintenance.
Adopt a flowerbed - regularly maintain any or part of the flowerbeds within the park.