Habitat Restoration with the Conservation Dogs

Volunteers are needed to join the Trail Conference Conservation Dogs Program for a day dedicated to restoring a meadow habitat in Harriman State Park. The program kicks off with a demonstration from the Conservation Dogs to give volunteers a close-up look at how they use their specialized noses to sniff out invasive species in the region. Afterwards, volunteers will learn how to identify and removing an emerging invasive species, Scotch broom, from a meadow habitat. This will help make space for native species to return to this unique ecosystem.

No experience is necessary, but volunteers should wear field-appropriate clothing, including long pants, long shirt, and sturdy shoes. Volunteers should bring their own water, lunch, and snacks, and wear bug spray, sunscreen, and a hat (if preferred). Gloves and eye protection can be provided, but volunteers are encouraged to bring their own.

This opportunity requires volunteers to register on a separate website:

1. Click "Express Interest" below (or "Express Interest with a Family, Group or Team" if volunteering alongside 1 or more people) to add this opportunity to your Volunteer New York! profile and to alert the volunteer coordinator.
2. Click here to complete the mandatory Volunteer Service Agreement with New York-New Jersey Trail Conference.
3. Confirm your selected date and complete your registration with New York-New Jersey Trail Conference:
   1. For 10/19: click here to complete your registration. Volunteers who do not complete this step will not be registered!
   2. For 11/2: click here to complete your registration. Volunteers who do not complete this step will not be registered!
   3. For 11/9: click here to complete your registration. Volunteers who do not complete this step will not be registered!