But most of all people volunteer because they enjoy doing work, without compensation, for the benefit of nature. These programs are designed to enhance a particular park or section of shoreline and allow members of the public to become actively involved in beautifying a chosen area. Any civic group, organization, club, family, or other concerned group of citizens may participate. A group may adopt one of the eleven parks or a minimum of one mile of shoreline. Activities range from litter cleanup and trail maintenance to planting trees and dismantling abandoned fences.
Interested groups adopt an area for at least two years.
Work may be performed at any time of year, so participants are not obligated to a specific time. Groups will be asked to schedule at least two work periods during a year.