What is an Ecological Restoration Leader?
How do I become an Ecological Restoration Leader?
Who is eligible to be an Ecological Restoration Leader?
How do I register for the program?
What is an Ecological Restoration Leader?
Eco-Restoration Leaders work with volunteers to restore the Wissahickon Valley Park. The role of the Eco-Restoration Leaders is that of an instructor, educating volunteers about ecosystem protection through a hands-on approach. These efforts are coordinated through the Wissahickon Restoration Volunteers (WRV). WRV is an environmental nonprofit organization and Fairmount Park Partner dedicated to the ecological restoration of the Wissahickon.
The cultivation of environmentally conscientious individuals will have immediate and long-term impacts on the Wissahickon forest and beyond!
How do I become an Ecological Restoration Leader?
Participants in the ERL Program attend FREE classes. Each class focuses on a different area of ecological restoration work. The semester culminates with participants leading volunteers during an ecological restoration session in the final class. Each participant receives an ERL manual and other materials.
Upon completion of the program and passing the exam, participants become certified as WRV Eco-Restoration Leaders and have the opportunity to lead volunteers in ecological restoration sessions for Wissahickon Restoration Volunteers (WRV).
Who is eligible to be an Ecological Restoration Leader?
The Eco-Restoration Leader Program is open to adults of all skill levels in the Philadelphia area. Youth between the ages of 15 and 17 are invited to attend the classes, but are not permitted to receive certification as an Eco-Restoration Leader.
Participants must possess:
- A concern for the well being of local natural lands
- Leadership skills
- A desire to learn restoration techniques
- Physical ability required to conduct restoration work
- An interest in expanding knowledge of native plants and ecosystems
- A willingness to volunteer & get dirty!
For more information on how to participate in the Ecological Restoration Leader (ERL) Program, contact Susannah Beckett at susannahb@rhd.org or (215) 951-0330 ext. 2175.
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Click here to sign up for ERL classes!
Becoming an Eco-Restoration Leader is completely free of charge!