U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Volunteering Opportunities
There are volunteering opportunities at our U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, based out of W.P. Franklin South Recreation Area in Alva. As a Park Ranger, I am reaching out because we have a community engagement opportunity and are searching for individuals that may be interested in volunteering to assist us with an exciting project!
Engineering with Nature is an initiative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, where we seek to provide economic, environmental, and social benefits through collaborative processes. Through this initiative, we have devised a reforestation plan where 8 acres of W.P. Franklin South’s large, grassy fields will be converted into a Florida native species, Hardwood Hammock ecosystem with an ephemeral wetland. This project has the opportunity to provide an important recreational and educational habitat in a region that is rapidly losing natural habitat due to development.
We are looking for individuals and groups throughout the community that would like to participate in creating this green space and helping to plant trees, shrubs, and other Florida native vegetation.
Our Engineering with Nature Planting Day is fast approaching and will be held on National Public Land’s Day, Saturday, September 24th. We are still in need of more volunteers to help this project be a success so please feel free to bring family and friends. This is a great opportunity for any students in need of community service or volunteer hours and any of us park rangers will gladly sign off on the volunteer hours!
Please let us know if you are interested in participating, and how many volunteers we can expect to join us. This is a great chance for students to gain volunteer hours, whether it be to graduate or to help with service hours when applying to college.
We look forward to being able to work with the community towards a greater good!
Thank you for your time,
Megan L. Meyer
Natural Resources Specialist-Park Ranger
W.P. Franklin Visitor Center
US Army Corps of Engineers
Jacksonville District
Office: 239-694-2582