The Watershed Institute, Pennington, Mercer County

Teen Nature and Science Volunteer

Care for critters, test stream water and tend trails at a nature reserve in Pennington.

Can I do this

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    Minimum age is 14
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  • You can come without a guardian
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    Guardian waiver
    Not stated
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    Background check
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    Orientation / Training Required
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    Car
    Not stated
Schedule
Flexible
Format
In person

Counts for service hours

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About this role

What you would do

  • Critter Care: feed turtles, snakes, insects, frogs and fish, or clean their cages
  • Sunday Stewardship: rain gardens, trail maintenance, planting and invasive removal
  • StreamWatch: take water quality measurements and do habitat and macroinvertebrate monitoring
  • Welcome Desk: greet visitors, answer phone calls and make sales in the shop
  • Butterfly House Crew: weeding, watering, catching butterflies and caring for caterpillars
  • Special events: registration, education, entertainment, setup and cleanup
The Watershed Institute runs volunteer teams across science, stewardship, education and visitor services. Each team sets its own minimum age, so check the role before you apply. Sunday Stewardship runs March through November. The Butterfly House crew works Tuesdays from mid-June through August.
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Who to contact

Where it happens

31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington, 08534

Last checked 23 days ago. Source: The Watershed Institute

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