Volunteers spend approximately 2–4 hours outdoors, sometimes in brushy vegetation. Mosquitoes and ticks are present in the summer, snow likely in the winter. It is very important to dress properly for a comfortable and safe volunteer experience. Wear clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty. We provide tools and gloves.

Photo of woman dressed in long sleeves, long pants, work boots and gloves (left) along side a woman dressed in shorts, a sleeveless shirt and sandals.
Appropriate (left) and inappropriate (right) clothing for a work party.

Required:

  • Sturdy closed-toed shoes or boots
  • Long pants

Optional, but recommended:

  • Long-sleeved shirt
  • Heavy socks
  • Hat
  • Jacket (no flannel or fleece—burs cling to them)
  • Long underwear in the winter
  • Favorite garden gloves, sunscreen, or insect repellent
  • Water bottle

DO NOT wear or bring:

  • Sandals or flip-flops
  • Canvas shoes
  • Shorts
  • Tablets or mp3 players. Cell phones should be kept safe in a bag or pocket.
  • Flannel or fleece shirts or jackets (burs cling to them and are difficult to remove)
  • Dress clothes