Bucks Co. Parks Department Launches Volunteer Program

DOYLESTOWN, PA ? The Bucks County Department of Parks and Recreation has announced the launch of the Bucks County Parks Volunteer Alliance, a new county-wide volunteer program dedicated to bettering the Ccounty?s parks system.

The program provides opportunities for volunteers to spend time in and around nature while helping to sustain and improve treasured community assets.

?We have a wonderful, dedicated parks and maintenance staff who do an excellent job caring for these properties, but a job this big takes a village,? said Colleen Kenny, Deputy Director of Parks and
Recreation. Kenny noted the county is home to the third-largest county park system in the state.

The Tinicum Players at the Erwin Stover House in Tinicum Park.

Volunteer opportunities are available at all parks across the county?s 9,000-acre parks system, and are inclusive of all skill levels and abilities.

Opportunities include habitat restoration and tree planting, litter pickup, environmental education, animal caretaking, historic site tour guides, nature center greeting and more.

The program is hosting events throughout the month of July as part of its launch.

Volunteers planting trees at Peace Valley Nature Center.

?This is really a chance for folks to come out, learn what we do, learn what we?re all about and get your hands dirty,? Kenny said.

Join the Bucks County Parks Volunteer Alliance email list and learn more about available volunteer opportunities and events at BucksCounty.gov/ParksVolunteer. For questions about the program, contact parksandrecreation@buckscounty.org.