Nature Enthusiast
The Somerset County Park Commission Naturalists keep track of animal and plant species in all parks. If you are a visitor to any Somerset County Park, give us your lists of sighted birds, wildflowers, or other interesting wildlife that may be added to our database.
department: Environmental Science
location: Lord Stirling Park
date: all seasons qualifications: interest in nature

Bird Box Builder
The eastern bluebird, a threatened species in New Jersey, can be seen in all parks year round. People are needed to assess site locations, build, install, and maintain bird boxes. Help enhance the bluebirds' habitat.
department: Park Rangers
location: varies
date: all seasons
qualifications: experience with hand tools and woodworking is helpful; willingness to provide some "elbow grease"

Educational & Interpretive Programs Assistant
Assist a Somerset County Park Commision Naturalist with guided walks, trips, and other environmental programs.
department: Environmental Science
location: varies
date: varies
qualifications: strong interest and background in environmental studies

Park Beautifier
Some of our park visitors are more environmentally conscious than others. Litter left behind can be found just about anywhere. Trash can be as small as gum wrappers or as large as car tires. Caring people are needed to pick up the litter and to help keep the parks looking beautiful for all to enjoy.
department: varies
location: varies
date: all seasons
qualifications: individual must not be afraid of getting dirty; some heavy lifting

Self Interpretive Trail Builder
Nature enthusiasts are needed to help develop and install new self-interpretive trails. A self- interpretive trail can educate park visitors about the park's natural gifts at those times when Park Rangers and Naturalists are unavailable. The trails will be located in undeveloped natural areas and measure approximately 1/2 mile in length.
department: Park Rangers
location: Colonial Park
date: spring-fall
qualifications: some knowledge of local flora and fauna; experience with hand tools is helpful

Trail Constructor
Multi-use trails are visited by thousands of recreationists each year, and need constant attention to help remedy wear and tear. Trails may need to be closed, rerouted, or erosion controlled. Your help is needed to ensure the beauty of one of New Jersey's great trail systems.
department: Park Rangers, Environmental Science
location: Lord Stirling Park, Washington Valley Park and Sourland Mountain Preserve
date: spring, summer, fall
qualifications: energetic individuals with the ability to use handtools; should be comfortable outdoors and not afraid of becoming dirty

Volunteer Trail Patrol
Help us help park visitors! Due to increasing parkland and visitor usage we need your help on our trails so that more visitors can receive answers to their questions. You will be intoduced to the trail system as well as provided first aid, CPR, and interpretive training.
department: Park Rangers and Environmental Science
location: Washington Valley Park, Sourland Mountain Preserve, and Lord Stirling Park
date: year-round
qualifications: must be at least 18 years old; successfully complete orientation and training