Meet the new Land Management and Conservation Intern, Alexus, and join her for a “spring cleaning” of the garden beds at Yankauer Nature Preserve!
PVAS Host: Alexus Smetzer
Free and open to the public. For ages 12 and older. All youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required.
PVMN Volunteer Hours Eligible
It’s time for the annual spring garden clean up at Yankauer Nature Preserve. Bring your work gloves, favorite gardening tools, a refillable water bottle, and any accessories that will help you stay comfortable!
- Walking Distance: Minimal
- Pace: Light and easy
- Exposure: Full sun
- Terrain: Flat garden
- Restroom: There are composting toilets on site
- Parking/Where to Meet: Participants should meet in the parking lot
- What to Bring: Bring your work gloves, favorite gardening tools, a refillable water bottle, and any accessories that will help you stay comfortable!
Registration will remain open until the start of the program.
About Alexus: Alexus is a recent Shepherd University graduate with a B.S. in environmental studies with a focus in aquatics. During her time there she worked in the aquaponics laboratory at “Tabler Farm”, was a member of Pi Epsilon, and served on the executive board for her sorority Delta Zeta that was very active in the community. Alexus has always had a love for conservation and is very excited to work with the PVAS team! Alexus loves being in nature, hiking, reading and spending time with her two dogs Clover and Banks as well as her two cats Spruce and Juniper.