The volunteers who donate their time, skills and energy to D&R Greenway Land Trust contribute to the high quality of life we enjoy in our region. Their work brings lasting environmental, social and economic benefits. Their contributions come in many forms.
Volunteering is open to everyone, from all backgrounds. There’s no upper age limit, though you’ll need to be at least 18 to apply.
To sign up to volunteer as a Welcomer/Docent at the Discovery Center at Point Breeze, click HERE.
To sign up as a volunteer to help us on our preserves with stewardship and trail maintenance, assist with events and community outreach, volunteer at our native plant nursery, or work in the historic gardens at Point Breeze, click HERE.
For questions about volunteering or to set up a workday for your group, please contact us at info@drgreenway.org.
New Jersey Trails
New Jersey Trails volunteers provide places to walk and all the supporting information you need to enjoy regional preserves. A steering committee oversees the website, njtrails.org. Led by former D&R Greenway Board Chair Alan Hershey, volunteers from age 16 to 80+ move boulders, forge through brush and build charming pedestrian bridges to create special places for people to connect with the land. Many of the trails on the website have been created or are maintained by these volunteers.
Stewardship & Trails
Stewardship volunteers multiply the work of our interns and staff, enjoying the community spirit of volunteering together as they ensure that this important work gets done. These volunteers work on D&R Greenway preserves removing invasive species, restoring habitats, planting trees and shrubs and maintaining trails among other tasks. We are fortunate to have local organizations and corporations whose employees volunteer their time through “employee work-days.” The next time you enjoy a D&R Greenway preserve, think about all the volunteer efforts that go into caring for the land.
Native Plant Nursery
Native Plant Nursery volunteers annually plant and care for more than fifty species of native plants. These trees, shrubs, grasses, sedges and wildflowers are being used to restore native landscapes on D&R Greenway preserves, on partner lands and in yards of local gardeners who are planting native. Our volunteers assist with two annual weekend plant sales and Friday sales throughout the summer.
Willing Hands
Willing Hands support the D&R Greenway’s work to inspire a conservation ethic. They assist with events that provide opportunities for the community to learn about the value of conservation. They are called upon for assistance with major mailings and represent D&R Greenway at community events outside our Johnson Education Center to offer information about our mission and activities.
Art Docents
D&R Greenway maintains the Marie L. Matthews Gallery at the Johnson Education Center, created as a place to contemplate the beauty of nature and promote understanding of the importance of protecting the natural world. Its mission is to use the visual arts to educate and inspire the public to embrace a conservation ethic. These volunteers assist at our art exhibit opening receptions.
Photography Crew
We have a few dedicated volunteers that we call upon at select events, like the Gala, Ball and other special events to record through photos. Most are members of the Princeton Photography Club, and assist in taking pictures and sending them to us. Many of these photographs are used for social media, marketing and reporting purposes. While the time commitment is minimal, the expertise they provide is extremely valuable.
Outreach at Community Events
You will be an ambassador at community and D&R Greenway events, assisting with distribution of our literature and talking with people about the mission and projects of D&R Greenway.
