Through education, outreach and volunteerism, we connect people to nature and inspire a community conservation ethic.
Volunteers continue to be the lifeblood of our organization. The incredible work the Land Alliance does today could not be done without our volunteers, who support our mission while benefiting from exceptional educational, social, and fitness opportunities. To joining our amazing team of conservation stewards, please complete the form, and we will be in touch with available opportunities.
GET INVOLVED
Garden Steward
Our gifted Stroll Garden manager Mary Schmutz guides several tried and true volunteers during weekly volunteer stewardship sessions during the season, whose loving and expert stewardship make the Garden the special place that it is.
Educator
Volunteer to facilitating nature walks, field trips and educational activities to help children and adults gain a better understanding of and respect for the natural world.
Preserve Steward
Volunteer to help remove invasive plants and Plant native species, Document the occurrence of flora and fauna, restore and maintain trails and gardens and mark property boundaries.
Events and Administration
If you prefer to work indoors, we would appreciate your help in the office: word processing, filing, mailings or data entry. We also rely on the wonderful support of volunteers to help plan, setup, run and break down our events.
Plant Propagation
Work in our greenhouse potting and repotting plants, sowing seeds in plug trays, and tending to the seedlings.
Photographer/Videographer:
Volunteer to capture beautiful images and videos of natural areas and related activities for our publications and website.
Volunteers Spotlight
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Meet Peter O’Connor – An Invaluable Resource and Dedicated Steward
Continue readingPeter O’Connor can regularly be seen in the John P. Humes Japanese Stroll Garden cutting bamboo, digging up rhizomes and preparing the Garden for visitors.
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Meet Peter Meleady – A Valued Volunteer Making a Lasting Impact
Continue readingThank you to Peter Meleady, who have provided extraordinary services this spring (and over time) to help us accomplish our land conservation mission.
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Meet Richard Weir – Advancing Education and Conservation at the Land Alliance
Continue readingNorth Shore Land Alliance Thanks Richard Weir for Leading Educational Programs and Sharing His Expertise on Tree Pruning and Stewardship. Trained at Cornell University, Richard spent his career with the Cornell Cooperative Extension in Nassau County. He currently serves on the Land Alliance’s advisory board and stewardship committee.
Protecting and Stewarding Land Requires Volunteers.
Learn how volunteers play a crucial role in stewarding the lands we own and manage. Read the latest edition of our Saving Land Newsletter



