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| DNR Offers Volunteers Opportunities for
the New Year DES MOINES - As 2008 kicks-off, the Keepers of the Land
volunteer program with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR),
offers many statewide opportunities for Iowans to make volunteerism part
of their New Year's resolution.
 | Brush Control Opportunity: Officials at Big Creek State Park,
in Polk City, are seeking volunteers to help trim brush along park
trails and roadsides, pick up downed branches, and place it at
collection locations. Tools will be provided. This opportunity is
available immediately and is ongoing pending project completion. For
more information contact Kim Olofson at 515-984-6473.
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| Interpretive Trail Sign Designing Opportunity: Officials at
Green Valley State Park, near Creston, are seeking volunteers to assist
with the design of self-guided interpretive signs and placement along
existing park recreational trails. This opportunity is available
immediately and is ongoing pending project completion. For more
information contact Greg Haley at 641-782-5131.
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| Office Organization Opportunity: Officials at the Wallace
State Office Building, in Des Moines, are seeking volunteers for various
office organization needs including filing, sorting, copying, and
archiving. This opportunity is available immediately and is ongoing
pending project completion. For more information contact Merry Rankin at
515-281-0878.
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| Picnic Table Painting and Repair Opportunity: Officials at
Union Grove State Park, near Gladbrook, are seeking volunteers to help
repair and paint park picnic tables. This opportunity is available
immediately and is ongoing pending project completion. For more
information contact Frank Rickerl at 641-473-2556.
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| Tree Enhancement Opportunity: Officials at Volga River State
Recreation Area, near Fayette, are seeking volunteers to assist with
improving timber stands through cutting down trees, pruning trees, and
removing excess brush. Tools and on-site training will be provided. This
opportunity is available immediately and is ongoing pending project
completion. For more information contact Tom Halverson at 563-425-4161.
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A full listing of volunteer opportunities and events is available at
www.keepersoftheland.org
For more information, contact Merry Rankin at (515) 281-0878 or at
Merry.Rankin@dnr.iowa.gov
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