chicagotribune.com - Travel: Zion National Park launches volunteer program

chicagotribune.com - Travel Headlines from chicagotribune.com Zion National Park launches volunteer program 10 Jun 2011, 3:16 pm By Associated Press 9:16 a.m. CDT, June 10, 2011 ZION NATIONAL PARK, Utah (AP) — Zion National Park has launched a weekly, drop-in volunteer program to allow the public to help improve the park. Officials say the new Friday-only program is open to both visitors and residents of park-area communities from June to November. Volunteers should meet at the Zion Canyon Visitor Center shuttle stop at 9 a.m., and expect to work about three hours. No special skills or knowledge is required. Projects will include litter removal, trail maintenance, invasive weed management and other activities to enhance the park's appearance, resource management and visitor experience. Pre-registration is only required for groups of 10 or more. Those under 18 should be accompanied by an adult. Park officials recommend participants bring water and sunscreen, wear sturdy shoes and hats. Gloves and tools will be supplied. Chat about this story w/ Talkita You are receiving this email because you subscribed to this feed at blogtrottr.com. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you can unsubscribe from this feed.