Volunteer: Second Saturday Trail PartyStaff at Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area perform daily trail maintenance work throughout the peak spring, summer, and fall seasons. With over 80 miles of trails we offer volunteer opportunities to help maintain a safe and enjoyable environment for park visitors. Our most popular volunteer event, the Second Saturday Trail Party, gives you the power to help transform and restore your favorite trails. You may even find a special place to take a break for your next day hike! Volunteers at these events have helped install reverse grades, build bridges, improve water crossings, improve drainage, and clear trails. Attendees should expect to work in most weather conditions, and bring suitable personal protective equipment (PPE). Work gloves, closed toed shoes (safety toe recommended), and long sleeves and pants are a must. Additional safety equipment is provided as needed, or communicated ahead of the day. Come help build something you can use again and again! We meet every second Saturday between April and October at the Fair Hill NRMA maintenance complex located at 300 Tawes Drive in Elkton at 8:45 AM. Events usually run for 3 hours. Water is provided on site, water bottles are recommended for refilling. Location: Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area & Bohemia River State Park Staff at Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area perform daily trail maintenance work throughout the peak spring, summer, and fall seasons. With over 80 miles of trails we offer volunteer opportunities to help maintain a safe and enjoyable environment for park visitors. Our most popular volunteer event, the Second Saturday Trail Party, gives you the power to help transform and restore your favorite trails. You may even find a special place to take a break for your next day hike! Volunteers at these events have helped install reverse grades, build bridges, improve water crossings, improve drainage, and clear trails. Attendees should expect to work in most weather conditions, and bring suitable personal protective equipment (PPE). Work gloves, closed toed shoes (safety toe recommended), and long sleeves and pants are a must. Additional safety equipment is provided as needed, or communicated ahead of the day. Come help build something you can use again and again! We meet every second Saturday between April and October at the Fair Hill NRMA maintenance complex located at 300 Tawes Drive in Elkton at 8:45 AM. Events usually run for 3 hours. Water is provided on site, water bottles are recommended for refilling. Location: Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area & Bohemia River State Park Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 21921 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Eagle Scout ProjectThank you for your interest in fulfilling your Eagle Project requirements with Bohemia River State Park! Below are the steps required to propose and complete an Eagle Scout project with us. Identify and propose a potential project: The Candidate should find a project that corrects a problem or enhances the amenities in one of our parks. Additionally, we also have identified projects for improvement or repair that benefit a broad community of users. Receive Initial Approval from Park Staff: The Candidate and Staff discuss and figure out a potential project idea, which Staff supports and approves.Get Park Staff Signature and official approval: The Candidate should arrange a time convenient for Staff to sign the completed “Eagle Scout Service Project Proposal” form. At this time, Rangers will help clarify the risks and safety concerns associated with the project.Set up the Project’s Schedule: Eagle Scout Candidates will work with Rangers to schedule dates to complete the project.Meet On Site: Before the project starts, the Scout and Staff should meet on site to go over the Final Plan.Communicate before, during, and after the Project: The Candidate should communicate a day or so before the project to confirm everything on track. If any issues arise during the work days, the Candidate is responsible for communicating with the Park Duty Ranger. The Candidate will also communicate the projects completion, or additional details as needed, at the end of the scheduled work days.Be responsible for the Project: Park Staff may or may not be directly on site during the project. Regardless, it is up to the Candidate to be the one to lead the project. This also means that they should be the one to initiate all aspects of the project.Get Completion Approval: The Candidate will arrange with Staff after the project is complete to get a signature indicating Completion Approval of the ProjectLocation: Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area & Bohemia River State Park Thank you for your interest in fulfilling your Eagle Project requirements with Bohemia River State Park! Below are the steps required to propose and complete an Eagle Scout project with us. Identify and propose a potential project: The Candidate should find a project that corrects a problem or enhances the amenities in one of our parks. Additionally, we also have identified projects for improvement or repair that benefit a broad community of users. Receive Initial Approval from Park Staff: The Candidate and Staff discuss and figure out a potential project idea, which Staff supports and approves.Get Park Staff Signature and official approval: The Candidate should arrange a time convenient for Staff to sign the completed “Eagle Scout Service Project Proposal” form. At this time, Rangers will help clarify the risks and safety concerns associated with the project.Set up the Project’s Schedule: Eagle Scout Candidates will work with Rangers to schedule dates to complete the project.Meet On Site: Before the project starts, the Scout and Staff should meet on site to go over the Final Plan.Communicate before, during, and after the Project: The Candidate should communicate a day or so before the project to confirm everything on track. If any issues arise during the work days, the Candidate is responsible for communicating with the Park Duty Ranger. The Candidate will also communicate the projects completion, or additional details as needed, at the end of the scheduled work days.Be responsible for the Project: Park Staff may or may not be directly on site during the project. Regardless, it is up to the Candidate to be the one to lead the project. This also means that they should be the one to initiate all aspects of the project.Get Completion Approval: The Candidate will arrange with Staff after the project is complete to get a signature indicating Completion Approval of the ProjectLocation: Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area & Bohemia River State Park Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 21915 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Eagle Scout ProjectThank you for your interest in fulfilling your Eagle Project requirements with Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area! Below are the steps required to propose and complete an Eagle Scout project with us. Identify and propose a potential project: The Scout should find a project that corrects a problem or enhances the amenities in one of our parks. Additionally, we also have identified projects for improvement or repair that benefit a broad community of users. Receive Initial Approval from Park Staff: The Scout and Staff discuss and figure out a potential project idea, which Staff supports and approves.Get Park Staff Signature and official approval: The Scout should arrange a time convenient for Staff to sign the completed “Eagle Scout Service Project Proposal” form. At this time, Rangers will help clarify the risks and safety concerns associated with the project.Set up the Project’s Schedule: Eagle Scout Candidates will work with Rangers to schedule dates to complete the project.Meet On Site: Before the project starts, the Scout and Staff should meet on site to go over the Final Plan.Communicate before, during, and after the Project: The Candidate should communicate a day or so before the project to confirm everything on track. If any issues arise during the work days, the Candidate is responsible for communicating with the Park Duty Ranger. The Candidate will also communicate the projects completion, or additional details as needed, at the end of the scheduled work days.Be responsible for the Project: Park Staff may or may not be directly on site during the project. Regardless, it is up to the Candidate to be the one to lead the project. This also means that they should be the one to initiate all aspects of the project.Get Completion Approval: The Candidate will arrange with Staff after the project is complete to get a signature indicating Completion Approval of the Project.Location: Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area & Bohemia River State Park Thank you for your interest in fulfilling your Eagle Project requirements with Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area! Below are the steps required to propose and complete an Eagle Scout project with us. Identify and propose a potential project: The Scout should find a project that corrects a problem or enhances the amenities in one of our parks. Additionally, we also have identified projects for improvement or repair that benefit a broad community of users. Receive Initial Approval from Park Staff: The Scout and Staff discuss and figure out a potential project idea, which Staff supports and approves.Get Park Staff Signature and official approval: The Scout should arrange a time convenient for Staff to sign the completed “Eagle Scout Service Project Proposal” form. At this time, Rangers will help clarify the risks and safety concerns associated with the project.Set up the Project’s Schedule: Eagle Scout Candidates will work with Rangers to schedule dates to complete the project.Meet On Site: Before the project starts, the Scout and Staff should meet on site to go over the Final Plan.Communicate before, during, and after the Project: The Candidate should communicate a day or so before the project to confirm everything on track. If any issues arise during the work days, the Candidate is responsible for communicating with the Park Duty Ranger. The Candidate will also communicate the projects completion, or additional details as needed, at the end of the scheduled work days.Be responsible for the Project: Park Staff may or may not be directly on site during the project. Regardless, it is up to the Candidate to be the one to lead the project. This also means that they should be the one to initiate all aspects of the project.Get Completion Approval: The Candidate will arrange with Staff after the project is complete to get a signature indicating Completion Approval of the Project.Location: Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area & Bohemia River State Park Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 21921 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: BRSP - Pollinator Garden CaretakerSeeking passionate problem pullers, weed warriors, and invasive investigators! Bohemia River State Park needs your help! The large native plant garden by the main parking lot needs regular care and maintenance. Assist staff in maintaining this garden by: Removing invasive plants Removing tree saplings Dead heading in the spring Thinning aggressive plants to promote floral diversity Encourage pollinator and wildlife habitat And so much more! Whether you are a Maryland Master Naturalist, a novice with aspirations, or just looking to beautify your local park with purpose, reach out to discuss opportunities that are right for you! Location: Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area & Bohemia River State Park Seeking passionate problem pullers, weed warriors, and invasive investigators! Bohemia River State Park needs your help! The large native plant garden by the main parking lot needs regular care and maintenance. Assist staff in maintaining this garden by: Removing invasive plants Removing tree saplings Dead heading in the spring Thinning aggressive plants to promote floral diversity Encourage pollinator and wildlife habitat And so much more! Whether you are a Maryland Master Naturalist, a novice with aspirations, or just looking to beautify your local park with purpose, reach out to discuss opportunities that are right for you! Location: Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area & Bohemia River State Park Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 21915 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Contact the Volunteer Coordinator - Bohemia River State ParkIf you are interested in being a state park volunteer, but are unable to commit to the any of the current opportunities or can't find an opportunity the meets your interests, you can still sign up and register. Doing so will ensure that the Volunteer Coordinator is aware of your interest and will contact you to explore future possibilities. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Maryland State Parks. Location: Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area & Bohemia River State Park If you are interested in being a state park volunteer, but are unable to commit to the any of the current opportunities or can't find an opportunity the meets your interests, you can still sign up and register. Doing so will ensure that the Volunteer Coordinator is aware of your interest and will contact you to explore future possibilities. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Maryland State Parks. Location: Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area & Bohemia River State Park Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 21915 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Contact the Volunteer Coordinator - Fair Hill NRMAIf you are interested in being a state park volunteer, but are unable to commit to the any of the current opportunities or can't find an opportunity the meets your interests, you can still sign up and register. Doing so will ensure that the Volunteer Coordinator is aware of your interest and will contact you to explore future possibilities. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Maryland State Parks. Location: Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area & Bohemia River State Park If you are interested in being a state park volunteer, but are unable to commit to the any of the current opportunities or can't find an opportunity the meets your interests, you can still sign up and register. Doing so will ensure that the Volunteer Coordinator is aware of your interest and will contact you to explore future possibilities. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Maryland State Parks. Location: Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area & Bohemia River State Park Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 21921 Allow Groups: No |