Park Volunteer

To keep Bidwell Park healthy and attractive, the Park Division is always seeking individuals and groups interested in volunteering.

For more information on how you can get involved, contact Lise Smith-Peters, Volunteer Coordinator, at 530-896-7831 or via email lspeters@ci.chico.ca.us
A calendar of Volunteer Events and information is provided at www.friendsofbiwellpark.com

Listed below are just some of the volunteer opportunities in the Park:

Adopt-A-Picnic Site
Everyone has their favorite spot in the park to picnic. Volunteers are needed to help upkeep these sites. Some tasks include weeding the area, taking out non-native plants, painting signs, and small constructions projects. Once a site has been adopted, the Park staff can help create a volunteer plan to be followed.
Adopt-A-Trail Program
Community & business groups, classes & service organizations may adopt their favorite Upper Park trail to maintain and repair. Adoptions typically last a year with volunteer groups setting their own work hours. Park staff will meet with group leaders and devise a workplan to be followed based on their interests, skill level and input. Volunteers may check out Park tools for use during project hours and staff will provide professional guidance on trail maintenance techniques. For more information on adopting a trail, see the Adopt-A-Trail Handbook.
Litter Control
Individuals or groups are assigned or may choose a specific area of Bidwell Park to remove litter. In addition to these projects, the City co-sponsors several community-wide cleanups each year.
One Mile Oak Regeneration Project
The Oak Woodland trees of Bidwell Park are the most visible and vulnerable oak habitat in the Park. The regeneration and protection of baby oaks is vital to ensure that new generations of oak trees will inhabit Lower Bidwell Park. One Mile Recreation Area has designated oak regeneration sites that are neither irrigated nor landscaped. Volunteers help identify new oak seedlings then weed around them so they don’t compete with weeds and tall grasses for water and sunlight.
Painting
Winter weather as well as the summer sun damage the paint on everything from picnic tables to lifeguard chairs to Bidwell Park signs. Volunteers can help keep the Park looking attractive by repainting these items.
Park Watch
Park Watch is a volunteer group within the Park Division. Members patrol Bidwell Park on foot, bicycle, or, if they have one, by horse.
Members report suspicious or unusual activities or conditions to Park Rangers. Members also provide Park visitors with information on Bidwell Park and rules and regulations. To join Park Watch, click on Park Watch Application and return to the Park Division.

Requirements:
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Volunteer at least 4 hours a month.
• Attend 2 mandatory training classes and a 2 hour walk along with another member.
• Pass a criminal background check, including fingerprinting.
How to apply for membership in Park Watch:
• Pick up an application from the Park Office, located at 411 Main Street, 3rd Floor in downtown Chico or download the Park Watch Application.
• Or call the Volunteer Coordinator at 896-7831 to have an application mailed to you. When completed, applications should either be returned in person to the above address or mailed to: City of Chico Park Division, P.O. Box 3420, Chico, CA 95927-3420.

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