VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AND SCHEDULE

  • FARM FRIENDS 9AM-11AM | Tuesday, July 30th | Tuesday, August 6th | Tuesday, August 13th | Tuesday, August 27th | Tuesday, September 3rd

Join us each week to work on a variety of farm related seasonal tasks at Mill Ridge Park to include:  

Planting, weeding, and mulching of the community orchard, gardens, and pumpkin patch

Park beautification, farmhouse repairs, etc. 

Accessing gardens may entail walking in tall grass. Dress for appropriate weather conditions and uneven brushy terrain. Gloves, equipment, and refreshments will be provided onsite. 

  • HONEY DO 9AM-11AM | Friday, August 2nd | Friday, August 9th | Saturday, August 17th | Saturday, August 24th | Saturday, August 31st | Saturday, September 7th

    Help us work on our Honey Do List around the park. Together we will work on seasonal tasks that will beautify the park, such as picking up litter and maintaining trails and gardens.


    As we will be outside, volunteers should wear closed toed footwear and dress for all elements. Prepare for sun exposure and bugs (sunscreen and bug spray provided). Snacks, beverages, and portable toilets are available onsite. And finally, feel free to bring your own water bottle to cut down on plastic waste! 
     
    The goal of Friends of Mill Ridge is to enhance and advocate for Mill Ridge Park to strengthen the community in southeast Nashville & Davidson County.

     

  • WATER WALK No dates available yet.

    Help us clean and rejuvenate the pond and other water sources at Mill Ridge Park. Volunteers will help to clear invasive species around the pond as well as duck weed in the pond. Our goal is to beautify the pond  as well as make room for benches to allow for eventual fishing and nice seating areas around the pond. This opportunity may also include walking the trails of Mill Ridge Park to make sure the streams are clear of litter and easily accessible by all hikers and adventurers.  Activities involve hiking, bending, lifting, and the use of hand tools, and include:

    • Planning, measuring, mapping, and marking where a bridge or bench might best go. 

    • Performing brushing activities with loppers, pruners, and weed wrenches.

    • Moving downed trees and branches from trail to maintain proper corridor and prevent shortcutting. 

    • Clearing ponds and streams

    Volunteers for this event should dress for warm weather conditions, preferably in layers.  We recommend pants and shoes with adequate tread suitable for outdoor activity on rough, uneven terrain. A portable toilet is available near the trailhead.  

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    Mill Ridge Park is a 622+ acre regional park, centrally located in the fast-growing and diverse community of Southeast Davidson County. Friends of Mill Ridge Park enhances and advocates for Mill Ridge Park to strengthen the community in Southeast Davidson County. Friends of Mill Ridge Park hosts and facilitates community driven education, recreation, and conservation focused volunteer opportunities, as well as programmed activities that include seasonal guided hikes, kite fests, pumpkin patch parties, and night sky viewing parties.

Grace Ingram