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A little bit of help can go a long way...

 

Like most nature centers around the country, Briar Bush could not accomplish its goals without the dedicated help of generous volunteers. Our volunteers assist with nearly every aspect of operation, including maintaining buildings and grounds, creating exhibits, caring for resident animals and wildlife, and delivering environmental programming to thousands of visitors. Basic requirements for all our volunteers are a love of nature, dependability, and dedication. Whether you have a lot of time or very little, we would love to find a way for you to make your mark at Briar Bush.

If you would like to volunteer and you are less than 18 years old, please click here.

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Volunteer Job Descriptions: Please check your interests.

Administrative:  Choose one.

Education staff
Business and Development staff (must be able to work independently, organizational and computer skills required)

Library: File, shelve and catalog books

Mailings: Assist with fundraiser and event mailings
Membership: Assist with membership maintenance; good computer skills required
Animal Care: Feed, clean and care for animals
Photography: Organize and coordinate photographic aspects of BBNC
Archives/Historian: Sort, catalogue and compile BBNC memorabilia
Public Relations: Represent BBNC and distribute information at PR events; willingness to handle animals a plus
Arts & Crafts: Graphic design, laminating displays and/or sewing

Receptionist: Greet visitors, answer telephones, Nature Shop transactions, etc.

Bird feeders: Clean, fill and maintain feeders
Restoration: Pull invasive plants, plant native plants and landscape design
Brown Bag Lunches: Help arrange for speakers for these fun informative volunteer lunches and/or help with set up & clean up
Special Events: Please choose your interests:
Annual Auction: Planning, preparation and solicitation of Auction items
Celebrate the Sun: Plan/organize activities
Bird Seed Sale Days
Potluck Dinner
Annual Meeting
Catacombs: Keep materials and computer data in order on a weekly basis

Committees: Choose one.

Fundraising
Special Events

FeederWatch: Bird count for Cornell University study, November through March

Trail Maintenance: Spread wood chips, replace liners, build water breaks, etc.

Garden Club: Design, maintenance and restoration of property

Trail/Sanctuary Monitor: Open trails and record seasonal nature observations
Hospitality: Plan and procure refreshments for special events, programs, and parties
Youth Volunteer Coordinator: Lead young people through volunteering tasks
Animal Programs: Assist with programs involving animals
Native American: Help set up and/or teach Native American History programs
Birthday Parties: Provide entertainment through animal programs, trail hikes, etc.
Pond Study: Assist with programs around the pond.
Cooperative Games: Assist with cooperative games
Trail Guiding: Lead small groups on seasonal hikes around BBNC
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A SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL OF OUR GENEROUS CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION SPONSORS
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Celestial

Abington Bank

Platinum

Abington Township
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Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission

Gold

Rohm & Haas
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Wal-Mart
Foundation
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Anonymous

Silver

PECO

Visionary

Abington Memorial Hospital
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Steven and Lisa Asplundh
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Baron Rowland Funeral Home and Helweg Funeral Services, Inc.
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Christopher and Julie Carr
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Jay and Pat Eager
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Gearhart SavATree
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Henry and Nancy Geyer
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Barbara Haines
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Highland Hills Nursery
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Jobsite Products, Inc.
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Joe and Michele Kaczalek
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The Lexow Family
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Dede Long
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Norman Marcus
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Kathy Moore
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Saul Ewing LLP
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Ethan and Marcy Simon
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ThinkGreen LLC
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E. Allen Reeves, Inc.
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Rotary Club of Edge Hill
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Wild Bird Center

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Congratulations!

Briar Bush wins "Best of Philly" Award
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