KC Area Activities
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February
   
  Bridging The Gap
Volunteer Update
February 2007

Greetings, Bridging The Gap Volunteers!
Happy late winter to all of you!
I am writing this the week of the chemical plant explosion here in Kansas City, which, at least at this point, appears not to have created serious threats to the air we breathe or the water we drink. But what a reminder that event was to all of us about how important – and fragile – such basic resources as clean air and water are. We thank you for your ongoing efforts to be involved in protecting such resources through the volunteer work you do with us and the actions you take in your personal lives.
This is BTG’s February Volunteer Update, which offers news of upcoming volunteer opportunities. We’re heading into our busiest time of year for volunteer events, so we hope you will find an opportunity that fits your interests and schedule. As always, we have lots of information to share, so just skim the headings and read the items that interest you.

Volunteer Opportunities February – May 2007

Call 816-561-1090 for information about anything listed below, unless otherwise noted.
More information about these listings may be viewed at www.bridgingthegap.org/involved/volunteer.htm.



Litter Index Volunteer – March (multiple dates to choose from)
Want to see more of the city? Want to really see the impact litter has on our community? Help survey the amount of litter in Kansas City, Missouri, and you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the litter issue. Great opportunity for individuals or groups!
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Great American Cleanup – March-May
Why not help with some “spring cleaning” for our whole community? You can choose from a number of community cleanups and beautification activities from March through May.
READ MORE


EarthWalk/EarthFest Volunteer - Saturday, April 21, Shawnee Mission Park
Help us celebrate the planet and raise money for Bridging The Gap’s environmental programs by helping staff the 11th annual EarthWalk and EarthFest! A variety of volunteer positions are available.
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Arbor Day – Friday, April 27
Help beautify our community and improve air quality by joining Bridging The Gap's Heartland Tree Alliance program to help plant trees! Join us Friday, April 27.
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Kansas City WildLands Spring Community Restoration Workday - Saturday, May 5
Get Planting! Focus will be on planting wild flower seedlings grown from locally harvested seed. Sites include Rocky Point Glades in Swope Park, Kansas City, Missouri; Ernie Miller Park prairie in Olathe, Kansas; and Jerry Smith Park prairie in south Kansas City, Missouri. 
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Bike To Work Week – May 14-18
Help encourage the public to get out of their cars and try biking to work during this week of fun activities designed to promote biking as a mode of alternative transportation! Volunteers will be needed to assist with a wide variety of events during the week. For more information or to sign up, call Deb Ridgway at 816-561-1061, ext. 114 or e-mail deb@bridgingthegap.org.


Heartland Tree Alliance Tree Care Days
Keep our community green and beautiful by protecting the health of our urban forest! We’ll care for trees on public property (parks, neighborhoods, municipal property, etc.) in the greater Kansas City region by helping with mulching, weeding and sucker cutting.
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Community Recycling Centers
The Community Recycling Centers need you to help reduce the amount of trash going to the landfill! Sign up to volunteer at one of our recycling centers, and you’ll help conserve resources, reduce waste and meet other citizens who care about the environment.
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Spanish-Language Translator
Occasionally, BTG has a need for volunteers who can translate some of our materials into Spanish. This would be an on-call position as needs arise. If you’d like to be on our list of people we can call when we need translation help, please call Laura O’Brien at 816-561-1061, ext. 109.


Other Opportunities
In addition to the above, BTG has a wide variety of other volunteer opportunities.
Click here to review all of them.

Thank you again for the work you do to protect and sustain our planet. We appreciate your choosing to work with us on these issues, and we hope you’ll consider joining us for any of these great winter and spring events!
Sincerely,
Laura O’Brien, Volunteer Coordinator
 
 

 
March

 

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 Ecological Restoration   Workday         Longjohns and Loppers! What:   We will be focusing this winter workday on cutting down, treating and removing invasive and exotic woody plants that threaten three of Kansas City’s beautiful remnant natural communities. When:   Sunday, February 25, 2007, 1:00 to 4:00 PM  Where: Three WildLands sites will be targeted. Call Linda at  816-561-1061, ext. 116 to register for your preferred site.
 

This is a great opportunity to do hands-on restoration and  conservation work on our urban area’s ever-dwindling wild acres. You will help  make a difference to the wild areas of Kansas    City that will be evident for years to come! For more information or to register, contact Linda Lehrbaum at  816-561-1061, ext. 116,  linda@bridgingthegap.org, <mailto:linda@bridgingthegap.org>  or visit www.kcwildlands.org  <http://www.kcwildlands.org/workdays.htm> . Be sure to dress for the weather – layers are best. Kansas City WildLands will supply work gloves and drinking water and will have tools on site. However, if you have loppers or small saws, bring them on out.  Weather Advisory:

If the temperature is below 25 degrees F or there is snow or rain on Sunday, February 25, please call 816-561-1061, ext. 116 or e-mail linda@bridgingthegap.org that day to confirm that the workday is not postponed. Snow date: Sunday, March 4, 1:00 - 4:00 PM.   

 
   
   
April  

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KC WildLands Natural  Areas Day!
Mark your calendars and plan on joining KCWL naturalists   on April 14,  9:00 AM - 4:00 PM for a hike of one or all four of  Kansas City’s state-designated Natural Areas  in celebration
 of the Missouri Natural Areas System's 30th Anniversary.

See www.kcwildlands.org <http://www.kcwildlands.org/>  for details.