THIS IS ARTIFICIAL INTEL COPIED FROM PDF OF HAPPEL’S MEADOW BROCHURE FOR VOLUNTEERS.
Located on the South Mountain Plateau near Blue Ridge Summit, Happel’s Meadow Wetland Preserve in Blue Ridge Summit, PA, is an 85-acre mountaintop ecosystem featuring shrub swamps, grass marshes, and wetland forests. Home to over 230 plant species, 80 bird species, 120 fungi species, and diverse invertebrates, the Preserve focuses on conservation, biodiversity, and education. Volunteers are essential for trail maintenance, outreach, fundraising, and field studies. Recreational opportunities include gentle walking trails and birdwatching. With a rich history dating back to the 1700s, Happel’s Meadow continues to inspire through local events and storytelling. Learn more or get involved at happelsmeadow.org.
The Preserve is home to 197 species of native plants, including the hard-to-find rosebay rhododendron (R. maximum) and several orchids.
Volunteer mycologists are needed to collect samples for DNA analysis to help identify plants and fungi in the Preserve. Additionally, volunteers are needed for educational field studies to identify more plants and animals.
You can get involved in educational field studies by volunteering at the Preserve. We need volunteers for activities like identifying plants and animals in the 85-acre mountaintop meadow ecosystem. To get started, you can contact us via email at happelsmeadow@gmail.com or visit our website at https://happelsmeadow.org/.
You can help with trail maintenance by volunteering at Happel’s Meadow WTo get involved, contact them via email at happelsmeadow@gmail.com or visit their website at https://happelsmeadow.org/.
Contact Happel’s Meadow Wetland Preserve directly via email at happelsmeadow@gmail.com or visit their website at https://happelsmeadow.org/.
Happel’s Meadow Wetland Preserve offers various volunteer opportunities, including:
Trail Maintenance
Fundraising
Grant Writing
Outreach
Educational Field Studies. We need help identifying plants and animals in the Preserve. You can contact us at happelsmeadow@gmail.com or visit https://happelsmeadow.org/ for more information.
