Volunteering at Cayo Costa State Park in Florida for a month is fun and varied. It does not seem like work when I do things out of the routine of normal work and totally at will. Usually we were able to select our jobs. Above I am welcoming visitors to the island before I drive them from the dock to the beach on the tram.
Sometimes we pick up litter; by foot, bicycle, or as above, by kayak.
We help out with trail maintenance and sometimes clean cabins and bathrooms.
I enjoyed helping the state park post signs and rope off acres of beach to protect bird nesting areas. Above, Tom, Kathy, and I are on our way to a remote beach to help out. Some of the best parts about volunteering are all the wonderful people you meet and how much the staff appreciate the help.
Getting Cheryl Out There
About Me
- Water's Edge
- I spent 25 years as a respiratory therapist and at age 50 switched careers in order to spend more time outdoors and renew a dwindling spirit. Reviving my interest in the environment and my college degree in biology, I started and have operated a watergardening business since 2000 and became a certified interpretive guide with the Metroparks of the Toledo Area leading nature walks, backpacking trips for women, and sustainability projects. I have 2 children, Devin (age 25) and Livia (age 30) who were homeschooled until junior high. My husband, Dan, has been my adventure inspiration, both in travel and raising children.