Opportunities
Below are the job and volunteer positions that The Kensington Conservancy currently has available.
Trail Maintenance Volunteer - Foster Parkland and Walking Trails
Are you an avid hiker who wants to help keep our trails in good condition? We're looking for a dedicated set of volunteers to hike our trails on occasion and watch for downed trees or other hazards which need to be addressed. You would then deal with the hazard yourself or contact us for assistance, if needed. If you are interested and would like more information, please contact Carter at 705-782-2200 (office), 705-257-5199 (cell) or carter.dorscht@kensingtonconservancy.org.
Bluebird Box Monitoring Volunteer - Desbarats Area
We have partnered with Algoma University and installed 50 bluebird boxes in the Desbarats area. We are monitoring them throughout the breeding season and can always use extra help doing this. If you are interested and would like more information, please contact Carter at 705-782-2200 (office), 705-257-5199 (cell) or carter.dorscht@kensingtonconservancy.org.. This position will not be required until Spring 2021.
Adopt-A-Highway Garbage Cleanup Volunteer - Desbarats
The Kensington Conservancy adopted a 3km stretch of Highway 17 between Smith Road and Kensington Road, just west of Desbarats. A few times a year, we go out and pick up roadside garbage! If you are interested and would like more information, please contact Carter at 705-782-2200 (office), 705-257-5199 (cell) or carter.dorscht@kensingtonconservancy.org.
Marsh Monitoring Program - Desbarats
We're looking for volunteers to assist The Kensington Conservancy staff with bird and amphibian surveys as part of the Marsh Monitoring Program. No experience necessary. If you are interested and would like more information, please contact Carter at 705-782-2200 (office), 705-257-5199 (cell) or carter.dorscht@kensingtonconservancy.org.. These surveys will take place in Spring 2021.
Photography Volunteer
We're looking for photographers, either amateur or professional, to explore our nature preserves and take photos of scenery, plants, and wildlife! These photos would then be used for by us for our website, social media, newsletters, and other promotional items. If you are interested and would like more information, please contact Carter at 705-782-2200 (office), 705-257-5199 (cell) or carter.dorscht@kensingtonconservancy.org..
Property Steward Volunteer - Ripple Rock Preserve
Help us monitor our Ripple Rock Preserve, which is located on Highway 17, approximately 2.5km west of Desbarats. This 194-acre property features wetland and forested areas. This property is part of a major deer wintering yard in the area. We're looking for a dedicated volunteer to monitor this property, at minimum once a year, for disturbances and ecological changes. If you are interested and would like more information, please contact Carter at 705-782-2200 (office), 705-257-5199 (cell) or carter.dorscht@kensingtonconservancy.org.
Property Steward Volunteer - Phelps Preserve
Help us monitor our Phelps Preserve, which is located on Campement d'Ours Island and is only accessible by boat. This 3.5-acre property contains mostly hardwood trees, but has some interesting geological features. We're looking for a dedicated volunteer to monitor this property, at minimum once a year, for disturbances and ecological changes. If you are interested and would like more information, please contact Carter at 705-782-2200 (office), 705-257-5199 (cell) or carter.dorscht@kensingtonconservancy.org.
Property Steward Volunteer - Lang Family Preserve
Help us monitor our Lang Family Preserve, which is located on Kensington Point Road, approximately 2km west of Desbarats. This 9-acre property is uniquely shaped, containing mostly forest, but a little bit of wetland. We're looking for a dedicated volunteer to monitor this property, at minimum once a year, for disturbances and ecological changes. If you are interested and would like more information, please contact Carter at 705-782-2200 (office), 705-257-5199 (cell) or carter.dorscht@kensingtonconservancy.org.
Property Steward Volunteer - Boyer Preserve
Help us monitor our Boyer Preserve, which is located on Boyer Drive in Desbarats. This 93-acre property features a a portion of our hiking trails, wetland shoreline, and great forested areas for wildlife. We're looking for a dedicated volunteer to monitor this property, at minimum once a year, for disturbances and ecological changes. If you are interested and would like more information, please contact Carter at 705-782-2200 (office), 705-257-5199 (cell) or carter.dorscht@kensingtonconservancy.org.
Property Steward Volunteer - Foster Parkland and Walking Trails
Help us monitor our Foster Parkland and Walking Trails, which is located on Mink Point Road, approximately 1km east of Desbarats. This 40-acre property features a portion of our hiking trails, but also includes forested areas that are rarely seen by people. We're looking for a dedicated volunteer to monitor this property, at minimum once a year, for disturbances and ecological changes. If you are interested and would like more information, please contact Carter at 705-782-2200 (office), 705-257-5199 (cell) or carter.dorscht@kensingtonconservancy.org.
Property Steward Volunteer - Stobie Creek Preserve
Help us monitor our Stobie Creek Preserve, located on Bear Road, approximately 3km east of Desbarats. This 83-acre property features a high quality wetland and upload, forested land. We're looking for a dedicated volunteer to monitor this property, at minimum once a year, for disturbances and ecological changes. If you are interested and would like more information, please contact Carter at 705-782-2200 (office), 705-257-5199 (cell) or carter.dorscht@kensingtonconservancy.org.
Property Steward Volunteer - Dawson Island Preserve
Help us monitor our Dawson Island Preserve, which is located on Dawson Island and is only accessible by boat. This 3.5-acre property features a fairly typical forested area. We're looking for a dedicated volunteer to monitor this property, at minimum once a year, for disturbances and ecological changes. If you are interested and would like more information, please contact Carter at 705-782-2200 (office), 705-257-5199 (cell) or carter.dorscht@kensingtonconservancy.org.
Property Steward Volunteer - Archibald Homestead
Help us monitor our Archibald Homestead, located on Archibald Road, approximately 7km east of Desbarats. This 169-acre property features magnificent rocky shoreline, historically agricultural land, and forests. We're looking for a dedicated volunteer to monitor this property, at minimum once a year, for disturbances and ecological changes. If you are interested and would like more information, please contact Carter at 705-782-2200 (office), 705-257-5199 (cell) or carter.dorscht@kensingtonconservancy.org.
Property Steward Volunteer - West Coatsworth Island Preserve
Help us monitor our West Coatsworth Island Preserve, which is located just north of Dawson Island in the St. Joseph Channel and is only accessible by boat. This 14-acre property is mostly forested, but does contain some exposed rock areas. We're looking for a dedicated volunteer to monitor this property, at minimum once a year, for disturbances and ecological changes. If you are interested and would like more information, please contact Carter at 705-782-2200 (office), 705-257-5199 (cell) or carter.dorscht@kensingtonconservancy.org.
General Volunteers
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Carter at 705-782-2200 (office), 705-257-5199 (cell) or carter.dorscht@kensingtonconservancy.org. for more information on how you can help out.