program overview
Youth experiences in nature alongside a trusted adult are the number one predictor of a future environmental ethic. The WRV projects below offer a great way for your family to play in, learn about, and care for our state’s natural places.
The WRV events below are all Family-Friendly, with minimum ages of 10 or less. Children are welcome to attend along with a parent or guardian and actively participate in restoration efforts.
Volunteer opportunities are posted on our calendar, where you can browse upcoming projects, view details, and sign up based on your interests, location, and availability.
We also offer Family-focused events intended to engage children of all ages by offering a safe, relaxed environment (see Photos). These projects begin with “Families” in the title and always involve kid-friendly stewardship work geared towards younger audiences, like pulling invasive weeds or planting native species. They also offer extra supervision and support and often involve hands-on learning activities like making seed balls, catching butterflies, or wading in the creek with experienced environmental educators.
More complex and difficult WRV projects are limited to older children and adults; however, we are always willing to work with parents whenever possible. Please call to discuss how we can involve your family.
Anna DeGolier & Kevin Pierce, WRV Staff