Hot Projects: Week of February 17
ATLANTA SCIENCE FESTIVAL 2020
Friday, February 21 Multiple Events (NW Atlanta)
Join the Curious Corp, the volunteer team that makes the annual Atlanta Science Festival possible! From March 6-21st, 50,000 children and adults will celebrate local science and technology at more than 100 events throughout metro Atlanta. Volunteers are needed for every event and in the weeks leading up to the Atlanta Science Festival. We will need greeters, tweeters, ushers, wayfinders, schleppers, lifters, marketers, and more.
LIONEL HAMPTON BEECHER HILLS STEWARDSHIP WALK/INVASIVE PLANT REMOVAL
Sunday, February 23 From 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (W Atlanta)
Eco-A, Co-Host James Tyler, and Friends of Lionel Hampton Beecher Hills Nature Preserve invites you to learn more about one of Atlanta's largest parks and help with light forest restoration. Volunteers will spend a little time removing a few "upstart" invasive species in a few key locations before they have a chance to expand into an area that is, so far, mostly free of invasive species.
BEAVER-INSPIRED WETLAND RESTORATION VOLUNTEER EVENT
Saturday, February 22 From 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Sandy Springs)
Come join us as we work to restore an important urban wetland for our community using an innovative, natural restoration technique. The project will restore the function of the Mill Creek waterway by reconnecting it to the adjacent floodplain using a technique that mimics beaver dam-building activity. You will be preparing the materials to be used for the project to build the Beaver Dam Analogs (BDAs). This involves removing and storing the plant material for later use. We will also be planting willow stakes to help stabilize the creek bank.
PAHL - BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB AT PEACHCREST LEARNING GARDEN WORKDAY
Saturday, February 22 From 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Decatur)
Partners in Action for Healthy Living installed and maintains a learning garden at The Boys and Girls Club at Peachcrest right across the street from Peachcrest Elementary. The garden allows children at the club to learn how to grow food from seed to market and learn leadership skills along the way. We prepare food in their wonderful kitchen and give lessons on nutrition and plant-based food. We will finish the herb garden, remove invasive plants along the border fence, move wood chips, plant additional pollinator plants and weed the beds if necessary.
HIS LOVE EXTENDED - PRAISE BEAUTY SALON VOLUNTEER
Saturday, February 22 From 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Decatur)
We encourage and uplift our clients by providing hair services to women, men, and children. The Praise Salon seeks to remove outward physical barriers that limit personal/professional growth and success in employment, continuing education, and securing permanent housing by providing beauty and confidence-building tips to those experiencing financial hardships. Those with skills to serve as stylists, braiders/loc specialists, and shampooers. We also need child care teachers/helpers – and people who can assist with administrative tasks. Orientation is provided, and shampoo and stylist training sessions are offered.