Volunteering with FoRB
We run on volunteer power! Please consider donating some of your time and talent during the next year.
Leopold Benches
John Heidy was the treasurer of the committee that established Carolew Park which became Rock Bridge Memorial State Park. As a memorial to his lifelong support of the state park, his family would like to place four more Aldo Leopold benches along the trails of the park. Perhaps you have seen the benches located at the bend of the Sinkhole Trail and white connector of the Springbrook Trail. These were made by Tucker Griggs as an Eagle Scout project. Patterned after benches Leopold made to use at his Sand County Farm, these benches provide seating and also convert to a table with seat.
Volunteers are needed to help construct the benches. The treated lumber will need to be cut to prescribed lengths for a workday in May or June. Tucker said it takes a group of volunteers about three hours to construct one table. There will be work for skilled woodworkers and unskilled helpers.
Annual Meeting Picnic and Service Day
Our FoRB Annual Picnic on April 26th will be combined with a morning of service at the park. Volunteers are needed to pick up trash along the highway, trails and parking lots. Other volunteers are needed to set up the picnic lunch following the clean up. Clean up crew meet at Gilbert Shelter at 9 am. Picnic at 11:30 am at Gilbert Shelter.
Tabling at Community Events
Outreach is an important and effective way for people to learn about the Friends of Rock Bridge Memorial State Park and the activities we sponsor to bring adults and children in touch with nature. Please sign up for one of the following shifts:
Sunday, April 20 Earth Day at Peace Park
Shifts for
9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. (Includes table set-up)
11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m.
3:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. (Includes table takedown)
Saturday, May 3 Mayor Bike, Hike and Walk Week Opening Ceremonies at Flat Branch Park
1:30 p.m. 3:30 pm
Saturday, May 10 Columbia Farmers Market in the parking lot at the ARC
8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
Saturday, June 1 Trailside Nature Expo at Katy Trailhead at Forum Blvd.
Shifts for
8:30 am 10:30 a.m.
10:30 am 12:30 p.m.
Thursdays in June, Twilight Festival at Flat Branch Park 5:30 p.m.8 p.m.
Three volunteers needed for June 5, 12, 19, 26
5:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m.
To Volunteer E-mail: forb@socket.net or call 573 815-9255.
Find the activity that fits your interests, skills and values and drop us a line! Jan- weaverjc@missouri.edu Meredith- mjdonlsn@aol.com
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Outreach |
FoRB sponsors a "booth" at community events (e.g., Twilight Festival in June and September, Earth Day Day with Wildlife, etc.) in order to educate the public about our organization, as well as FoRB and park programs.
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Programs & Events |
FoRB sponsors monthly and annual programs and events for members and the general public. Help is needed for both preparation and presentation of programs.
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Publicity / Marketing / Communications |
FoRB needs help with tasks such as newsletter writing and publication, development of press releases, presentations at events and more.
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Administrative |
FoRB needs help with fund development as well as office and clerical tasks. |
Contact the FoRB office at 815-9255 or email Meredith Donaldson at mjdonlsn@aol.com or send in the volunteer form to the office at 200 Old 63 South, Suite 305, Columbia, Mo. 65205
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