Location: St. Marys, GA
Strenuous. 1-4 miles daily
Backcountry: tent camping in a remote designated site
We’re back! Join us for a week of trail maintenance, vegetation removal/management, and other projects on this stunning National Seashore!
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Service Project Details
We are overjoyed to be returning to Cumberland Island National Seashore! Join us for a week of trail maintenance, vegetation removal/management, and other projects on this stunning National Seashore! The National Park Service will ferry and then shuttle our volunteer crew over to Hunt Camp where we’ll be based for the week. Hunt Camp is on the north end of the island and is equipped with a community fire ring 1/8 mile from the dock, a bathhouse with modern restrooms and showers, a grill, and a table with benches.
Project Leaders: Aidalicia Swertfeger and Brian Dunleavy
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Itinerary:
Sunday, April 7th. The Volunteer group meets in the morning at a time/place TBD. The group will go through check-in, introductions, orientation, and will help transport gear to a staging area for ferry transport. The crew will board the ferry, help unload/load gear, and be shuttled to Hunt Camp where they’ll set up in preparation for the work week ahead.
Monday, April 8th. Workday.
Tuesday, April 9th. Workday.
Wednesday, April 10th. Day off.
Thursday, April 11th. Workday.
Friday, April 12th. Workday.
Saturday, April 13th. Break down camp, help transport gear into van, get shuttled to the ferry, help load/unload gear from ferry, goodbyes, and depart.
Nearest Cities
St. Marys, GA
Nearest Airports
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) – ~29 miles away
Free Time Details
Hiking, exploring the island, viewing wildlife, etc. The park scheduled program list will be provided to volunteers.
Accommodations
Backcountry: tent camping in a remote designated site (Hunt Camp). Hunt Camp is on the north end of the island and is equipped with a community fire ring 1/8 mile from the dock, a bathhouse with modern restrooms and showers, a grill, and a table with benches.
Difficulty
Strenuous. 1-4 miles daily
Task Details
Bending, cutting, hauling, swinging, digging, pulling, throwing, lifting, repetitive motion, etc.
Equipment List
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