Join the Land Management and Conservation team for trail stewardship at Stauffer’s Marsh Nature Preserve!

PVAS Host: Mason Zeller and Lily Davis

Free and open to the public. Please note that we may not have an age-appropriate task for children, as these volunteer workdays are geared towards ages 16+. Children under 16 are welcome to attend, as long as they are accompanied by an adult. Throughout the year we periodically host family-oriented volunteer workdays. Registration is required and limited to 12 participants.

PVMN Volunteer Hours Eligible

Summer is the BUSIEST time at the Nature Preserves! Help us maintain the trails and preserve features for summer campers and all of our visitors. All hands are welcome and helpful!

• Walking Distance: less than 1 mile
• Pace/Activities: Moderate to leisurely with several breaks
• Exposure: Mostly exposed
• Terrain: Grass covered hard ground/walking trail
• Restroom: No restrooms, but plenty of “facili-trees”
• Parking/Where to Meet: The group will meet in the front parking lot
• What to Bring: Participants should wear sturdy, close-toed footwear, dress appropriately for the prevailing weather conditions. Bring your work gloves, a refillable water bottle, and any accessories that will help you stay comfortable.

Register Here!

Registration will remain open until the start of the program.

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About Mason: Mason is originally from Kansas City and graduated from California Polytechnic University at San Luis Obispo with a degree in political science and a minor in environmental studies. He has spent the last two years as a paralegal at a Los Angeles law firm, but has also spent time volunteering and working on a mayoral campaign in his hometown. He is excited by the opportunity to make an environmental impact locally through his position at PVAS, and is hoping this experience serves as a foundation for a career in land management and conservation. In his free time, Mason likes to read, watch movies, go to concerts, and explore local hiking trails.

About Lily: Lily is currently studying Wildlife Management and Horticulture at WVU. She is also an active member of the WVU student chapter of The Wildlife Society. Growing up in West Virginia, Lily has always felt passionate about the outdoors, learning about the natural world, indulging in the local cryptid lore, and collecting the coolest stickers for her water bottle. This is her second summer with PVAS and she’s excited to be back serving the community. Fair warning, if you are ever hiking along the trails with Lily, be prepared to make a million stops, because spotting and identifying plants and critters along the way is a must!