Our event calendar is full this fall and we need your help! Put on your Park Angel wings and sign up to volunteer. Whether you like children, crafts, crabbing, cocoa or canoeing, we have an event to match your interests. For questions or to volunteer, contact Neves Richards.
Like Crabbing?
We need volunteers to register participants and monitor the crab traps while attendees are on the nature walk. Be part of the Feeling Crabby event on Daniel Island from 3:15-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9. Or volunteer for the Learn to Crab class on Sunday, Nov. 19 on Daniel Island. Volunteers needed 9:30 a.m. to noon. If you’re not afraid to tie on raw chicken and net crabs, this is the volunteer opportunity for you! Both events are at Daniel Island Waterfront Park near 101 River Landing Drive.
Like Hot Cocoa?
We’re hosting a history and hot chocolate bicycle tour on Sunday, Nov. 13 on Daniel Island. Volunteers are needed to help registration and making hot chocolate. Volunteers should plan to arrive at 3 p.m.
Like Kids & Crafts?
We need some holiday elves to help children ages 6 to 11 with nature-inspired holiday crafts/gifts while their parents finish their own shopping. Volunteers needed from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 at Hazel Parker Playground. A volunteer application is needed so please contact Neves Richards by Dec. 1 if you would like to help. More crafty volunteers will be needed for events next year so let us know if you are interested and we’ll add you to our team.
Like Canoes?
The Conservancy will have a booth at The Great Oyster Point Runoff water festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 at Colonial Lake. We need Park Angels to help promote the conservancy and assist with activities.
Pumpkins in the Park
· Jack O’ Lantern Carving: 5:30 p.m. to Dusk Thursday, Oct. 27 in the Elliotborough Community Garden. BYPO (bring your own pumpkin) and gather with friends and neighbors for a community carving. We will compost the leftover pumpkin parts, and enjoy treats from neighborhood bakeries Sugar Bakeshop and Wildflour Pastry. Volunteers are needed to help with set up and assist the kids with carving.
· Trunk or Treat: 4-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28 in Hampton Park. Volunteers are needed to hand out candy and costumes are encouraged!
· Second annual Halloween in the BOO-Roughs Parade and Festival: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29. Presented by the Cannonborough Elliotboroough Neighborhood Association, the event begins with a parade starting at Midtown development (Brewster's Court and St. Phillip Street) and ending at Elliotborough Park for a Halloween festival with music, games, costume contest and pumpkin baking contest. The event is free; food and beverages will be available for purchase.
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