Volunteer: Ecology Field ExperienceThe Old Hemlock Foundation is seeking motivated WVU students—especially Ecology seniors—interested in gaining practical field experience in habitat management, wildlife conservation, and ecological stewardship. Volunteers will work directly on a historic property dedicated to forest preservation, bird research, and habitat restoration. Volunteers may assist with: Trail Maintenance: Improve and maintain forest trails; remove debris; enhance safe access for visitors and researchers. Storm Damage Cleanup: Clear fallen limbs, repair trail obstructions, and help restore forest structure after weather events. Early Successional Habitat Management: Support wildlife habitat projects, including brush clearing, selective cutting, and monitoring regrowth. Bird Banding Data Entry: Assist with entering and organizing avian banding data from MAPS and migration monitoring programs. Native Plant Landscaping: Help maintain native plant gardens, remove invasives, and support pollinator‑friendly landscaping. Flora-Fauna Surveys: Use iNaturalist to log observations of plants and animals observed on Old Hemlock Foundation Property. Organization: Old Hemlock Foundation The Old Hemlock Foundation is seeking motivated WVU students—especially Ecology seniors—interested in gaining practical field experience in habitat management, wildlife conservation, and ecological stewardship. Volunteers will work directly on a historic property dedicated to forest preservation, bird research, and habitat restoration. Volunteers may assist with: Trail Maintenance: Improve and maintain forest trails; remove debris; enhance safe access for visitors and researchers. Storm Damage Cleanup: Clear fallen limbs, repair trail obstructions, and help restore forest structure after weather events. Early Successional Habitat Management: Support wildlife habitat projects, including brush clearing, selective cutting, and monitoring regrowth. Bird Banding Data Entry: Assist with entering and organizing avian banding data from MAPS and migration monitoring programs. Native Plant Landscaping: Help maintain native plant gardens, remove invasives, and support pollinator‑friendly landscaping. Flora-Fauna Surveys: Use iNaturalist to log observations of plants and animals observed on Old Hemlock Foundation Property. Organization: Old Hemlock Foundation Volunteer Need Type: Volunteer Date: Runs Until Aug 17, 2026 Zip Code: 26525 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Install Decals to Create Bird Safe Windows.Install reflective dots to prevent bird strikes on windows. Windows are the biggest killer of birds in North America. film installation video is HERE! https://youtu.be/AAZWeyd-Aqw Why do birds fly into glass?Collisions are most commonly caused by the reflective characteristics of glass. Because the outside of glass reflects the environment around it, birds do not recognize it as a barrier. The birds see the reflected environment, such as trees and sky, and collide with the glass assuming it is a clear flight path. Any window, large or small can be a killer. CollidEscape is applied to the outside of a window so as to disrupt the reflection off the outside surface that birds perceive as a continuation of their environment.
Birds are frequently killed in these collisions or are stunned, only to die of internal injuries later. It is estimated that one billion birds die as a result of window collisions every year in the United States alone.
Reduce collisions with a CollidEscape High-Performance product. PATTERNS Organization: Old Hemlock Foundation Install reflective dots to prevent bird strikes on windows. Windows are the biggest killer of birds in North America. film installation video is HERE! https://youtu.be/AAZWeyd-Aqw Why do birds fly into glass?Collisions are most commonly caused by the reflective characteristics of glass. Because the outside of glass reflects the environment around it, birds do not recognize it as a barrier. The birds see the reflected environment, such as trees and sky, and collide with the glass assuming it is a clear flight path. Any window, large or small can be a killer. CollidEscape is applied to the outside of a window so as to disrupt the reflection off the outside surface that birds perceive as a continuation of their environment.
Birds are frequently killed in these collisions or are stunned, only to die of internal injuries later. It is estimated that one billion birds die as a result of window collisions every year in the United States alone.
Reduce collisions with a CollidEscape High-Performance product. PATTERNS Organization: Old Hemlock Foundation Volunteer Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 26525 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Graphic Arts- Clean Scanned SketchesThe volunteer will improve the quality of sketches scanned from the journals of George Bird Evans. The sketches will be enhanced for use in publications. Organization: Old Hemlock Foundation The volunteer will improve the quality of sketches scanned from the journals of George Bird Evans. The sketches will be enhanced for use in publications. Organization: Old Hemlock Foundation Volunteer Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 26525 Allow Groups: No |