Please Note: These Community Events Are Not Run by Wild Ones HGCNY.
Below Are Two Types of Stewardship Events: Upcoming Events and Weekly Events.
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August 6, 2026
Day of Caring 2026: Volunteer Work Day at Woodchuck Hill with the Central NY Land Trust
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, August 6, 2026
Where: Woodchuck Hill Field & Forest Preserve, 7213 Woodchuck Hill Road, Fayetteville, NY 13066
Description: Join us in celebrating United Way of CNY’s 2026 Day of Caring with a Volunteer Work Day at our Woodchuck Hill Field & Forest Preserve!
We have several volunteer opportunities for this work day: assembling benches for the preserves, invasive species removal at Woodchuck Hill, and digging up sod/grass to make room for our new native seed restoration nursery project.
Register: https://www.volunteercny.org/need/detail/?need_id=1277644
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Wednesdays
June 10 to August 26, 2026
Invasive Plant Pull at Beaver Lake
When: 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., Wednesdays, June 10 to August 26, 2026
Where: Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 East Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville, NY 13027
Description: Join us every Wednesday morning this summer as we work together to remove invasive species. No experience is needed—just a willingness to lend a hand and get in the weeds with us!
We recommend wearing long pants, sturdy gloves, and tick and mosquito protection.
Volunteers receive free park admission for the day.
Link: https://beaverlakenature.org/events/view/invasive-plant-pull/
Wednesdays
A-Team at Baltimore Woods
When: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Wednesdays
Where: Baltimore Woods Nature Center, 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus, NY 13108
Description: What better place to be at 9:00am on a Wednesday than Baltimore Woods, getting some fresh air and contributing to the management and improvement of the land? It is a great way to meet hard-working, dedicated people, who share your care for the natural world! Stop by for coffee, snacks and socializing from 9:00-9:30am (all volunteers are welcome even if you are not on the A-Team) and then work with the A-Team from 9:30am-12:00pm.
Contact [email protected] or come to a Wednesday morning meeting to speak with our Director of Stewardship, David DuBois.
1st and 3rd Saturdays
July 18, 2026
no Trees Crew on July 4, 2026
TREES Crew at Baltimore Woods
When: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., 1st and 3rd Saturdays
Where: Baltimore Woods Nature Center, 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus, NY 13108
Description: Join us to get outside, learn about restoration and stewardship work, and meet other people interested in protecting the environment! Join the TREES (Targeted Restoration and Engagement in Environmental Stewardship) crew to do invasive species management and native plant restoration to protect our preserve for generations to come. We will meet the first and third Saturday of the month.
Registration is not required, but you can reach out to [email protected] or fill out the TREES Crew Interest Form to be added to the TREES Crew email list. The TREES Crew is flexible and you do not have to attend every meeting to join us. Click here to learn more about TREES Crew.
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