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Facility Gardener - Level 2 [ More info  ]         
Maintain outdoor natural spaces. Research different drought tolerant plant species.
Earth Rangers

Trails and Grounds Maintenance. [ More info  ]  
Work together with staff to prune branches along trails, collect and cut firewood, build small boardwalks or bridges, other outdoor maintenance. Full details available on request.
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, Lake St. George Field Centre

Adopt-A-Stream Program Volunteer [ More info  ]  
Adopt-A-Stream groups sign on to adopt a section of a stream, riparian area or wetland, and to care for this space as part of a long-term commitment. Participants are lead through the steps required to develop small-scale community stewardship projects and volunteer their time to implement the work. Groups are encourage to select an adoption site in an area where they have some local knowledge. A wide array of projects could be completed at adoption sites; some examples include tree plantings, wetland restoration and creation projects, stream bank stabilization, fish and wildlife habitat enhancement, riparian zone rehabilitation, fish barrier mitigation, garbage cleanups, and fisheries and wildlife monitoring. Adopting a section of a stream or wetland area provides an exceptional hands-on learning experience for all ages and provides volunteers a chance to be actively involved in environmental efforts in their community.
Ontario Streams

Gardening Helper [ More info  ]   
Help with gardening cleanup and planting, watering.
Schomberg Horticultural Society

Group Environmental Volunteers [ More info  ]  
Groups of volunteers may donate community service hours to assist with beautifying the parks and green spaces within Markham. Maps, gloves and garbage bags are provided. Suitable for church, community or corporate groups. Groups must provide their own leaders to supervise people as well as refreshments. 
 
Other stewardship activities are possible depending on time of year and group size. 
 
Events:Annual Pitch-In Week in April, Ongoing Clean Ups, Adopt-A-Park program in Spring and Fall.
Markham. City Of, Parks Operations

Heritage Gardeners [ More info  ]  
Work along Museum Staff person to assist with gardening. Assist with planting and upkeep of gardens. Learn about what the early settlers of Markham would have grown. General tidying of garden areas. No gardening skills required - learn as you work.
Markham Museum

Horticultural / Environmental Volunteer [ More info  ]  
Volunteer required to share environmental and/or horticultural knowledge with clients.
Centre for Dreams (The)

Spring Planting In the Arboretum [ More info  ]  
Tree planting
Aurora Community Arboretum Inc