Website: Swap-O-Rama-Rama Activity types: Bring old clothes, use your skills as a seamstress or artists to make new garments, help the event run smoother by being a tour guide, or organize a Swap-O-Rama-Rama in your town Time Required: One afternoon Skilled Required: None, however, if you know how to sew you can be a featured artist at the event Attire: Anything, and I mean absolutely anything The Goods: You have to do Swap-O-Rama-Rama at least once cause I guarentee you will never find... [Read more]

Website: TreePeople Activity types: Plant trees, organize tree plantings, become a planting supervisor Time Required: One morning or as often as you would like Skills Required: Ability to dig holes and get muddy Attire: “Getting dirty clothes”, Long pants, Closed toe shoes The Goods: Those thinking about switching careers to a “green” field or spending more time gardening should run not walk to a TreePeople event. The instruction on planting, organizing and environmental stewardship... [Read more]

Website: Heal The Bay Activity types: Coastal Cleanups, Stream Restoration, Water Quality Testing Time Required: Water testing is a once a month and you will also have a few days of on the “job” training. Restorations and cleanups usually start with a quick orientation that lasts a few minutes. You can do restorations and cleanups once or as often as you like. Skills Required: Small amount of grace (physical), Common sense, Love of dirt a plus Attire: Old Jeans, T-shirts, Layers, Closed... [Read more]