Pond Restoration at Se7en Wetlands

City of Lakeland - Se7en Wetlands

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Bartow, FL

I Want to Help

Details

Date:

June 13, 2026, 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM EDT

Time Commitment:

A few hours

Commitment Details:

2 hours

Recurrence:

One time only

Volunteers Needed:

Cause Areas:

Animals, Environment & Sustainability, Science & Technology, Sports & Recreation, Water & Sanitation

Benefits:

Training Provided

Good For:

Public Groups, Private Corporate Groups

Other Requirements:

All participants under 18 years of age will need a guardian to accompany them through the duration of the event.

Description

Join Se7en Wetlands for a hands-on morning of environmental restoration! We'll be planting native plants at Outreach Pond, an area of ongoing restoration. This small pond was once full of invasive species - with your help, it will become a healthy ecosystem! Your efforts will directly help restore habitat for native wildlife. Enjoy a fun tram ride to and from the restoration site!

No experience is required for this event! Please RSVP to participate.

Note: Volunteers will likely get dirty! Please wear clothes you are okay with getting some dirt on. Rubber boots or hiking boots are recommended.

Please arrive promptly at 8:30AM - a tram will transport volunteers from the parking area to the restoration site and will leave at the event start time. The restoration site is approximately 1.5 miles from the entrance.

Volunteers will be provided with snacks and water but we recommend you bring:

Closed-Toed Shoes *REQUIRED*
Sun protection (sunscreen and hat)
Reusable Water Bottle
Favorite Gardening Gloves (we will provide if you do not have your own)
Extra shovel (we will provide some!)
Rubber boots or waders (if you would like to plant near the waters edge)

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Location

On-site

Se7en Wetlands via Loyce E. Harpe Park Trailhead

500 W Carter Rd, Bartow, FL 33830, USA

Directions

Follow signs through Loyce E. Harpe Park to Se7en Wetlands - follow road to the left after entering park, continuing on the main road until it ends at a gravel parking lot. Additional parking can be found near the bike wash station, just up the dirt road from the entrance.

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Instructions:

No additional documents are necessary.

Required Supplies:

Closed Toe shoes
Sun Protection - sunscreen or hat

Optional Supplies:

Reusable water bottle
Favorite gardening/work gloves
Shovel