To volunteer for any of the following opportunities, contact Saundra Sklar at (740) 524-8600, ext. 6, or saundras@preservationparks.com

Preservation Parks will have a tax levy on the November ballot, and we must spread the word across the county – VOTE YES for PARKS! Here are some important dates:

• May 14, 7 p.m. Hogback Ridge Preserve. Levy campaign organizational meeting. You’ll find out about the very encouraging survey results, and will discuss campaign strategy, promotional materials and fundraising ideas.
• June 29, 3 p.m., Blues Creek Preserve. “You Scream, ‘I’ce Cream in the Parks.” Ice-cream social. Volunteers are encouraged to host three public ice cream socials this summer to enlighten visitors about park opportunities, programs, events, facilities and future plans. This is a great opportunity for visitors to learn about the upcoming levy and to have their specific questions answered.
• July 27, 3 p.m., Emily Traphagen Preserve. “You Scream, ‘I’ce Cream in the Parks.”
• August 17, 3 p.m., Gallant Woods Preserve. “You Scream, ‘I’ce Cream in the Parks.”

Nature Center Attendants Wanted!
Imagine having the whole afternoon to relax in a beautiful Preservation Parks nature center. Imagine having time to chat with park visitors, time for those personal hobbies or projects, time to read, time to relax. Nature Center Attendants have time to do all of those while they make a huge contribution to our Preservation Parks team. All you need to do is schedule time. Volunteers can choose to staff the McCoy Nature Center at Hogback Ridge Preserve or the Nature Discovery Center at Gallant Woods Preserve for afternoon shifts from noon to 5 p.m. Flexible weekday and weekend shifts are available.


Park Yard Sale – Have a field day!
Friends of Preservation Parks earned more than $700 from last year’s Green Yard Sale, so we’re excited about the upcoming sale on July 12.

How can you help?

• Right now, save gently used goods and plan to donate them to Preservation Parks for the Park Yard Sale. Call Saundra Sklar to sign up and assist.
• July 11, the day before the sale, 2-7 p.m. Drop off your donation items to Gallant Woods Preserve. Help set up, sort and price items.
• July 12, the day of the sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
   - Assist customers and sell merchandise. Sell hotdogs and snacks.
   - Help tear down the sale, between 3 and 5 p.m.
   - Take left-over merchandise to organizations seeking donations. And shop!
 
Be the Face of Preservation Parks – Skunky and Ranger Squirrel
   - Our mascots love to parade through the streets for Preservation Parks!
• May 26: Memorial Day parades in Radnor and Powell
• July 4: Independence Day parades in Sunbury, Ostrander and Orange Township
• July 5: Bicentennial Parade in Delaware City.

Farmers Markets – Main Street Delaware
Host a Preservation Parks information booth! Farmers Markets occur Saturday mornings and Wednesday afternoons throughout the summer. You can mingle and promote Preservation Parks during these events.

• Saturday Farmers Markets – 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., beginning May 24.
• Wednesday Farmers Markets – 3-6 p.m., beginning June 18.

Summer Festivals.
Again, host an information booth to get the word out about the parks and the upcoming levy.

• June 20: Council for Older Adults Summer Festival, 3-8 p.m. at the Senior Center
• June 27-28: Powell Summer Fest – Friday, 5-9 p.m. and Saturday, noon-7 p.m. at Village Green Park.

Delaware County Fair – September 13-20, 2008
Host the Preservation Parks information display and scavenger hunt during the Delaware County Fair. Volunteers needed for 3-4 hour shifts at our park booth; enjoy free admission!