Canal

The Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor invites the public to find a way to give back to the non-profit organization working to connect the D&L Trail and sustain the National Canal Museum.

D&L Volunteer Kick Off Days will be at the Jim Thorpe Train Station 10 a.m.-1 p.m. March 5 and at the National Canal Museum, Easton, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 12.

All ages and volunteer interests are encouraged to attend to learn more about the D&L and how to become involved.

Volunteer opportunities include:

•Trail Maintenance/Field Work: trail tenders, trail patrol, canal structure maintenance, planting and gardening;

•National Canal Museum/Education: docents, field trip educators, archives assistance;

•Administrative Support: writing/editing, membership and mailing, cartography, grant writing;

•Social Media: photography, experience sharing, original artwork, blogging;

•Public Outreach: event promotion, development, flyer and brochure making, marketing;

•Events: “Get Your Tail on the Trail,” dinner auction, luncheons, National Trails Day; and

•D&L Heritage Half Marathon: runners’ packets, set up and clean up, water and food distribution, safety/parking.

For information, contact Lauren Golden, trail and outreach coordinator at 610-923 3548 ext. 227 or lauren@delawareandlehigh.org.