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    Saturday, August 3, 2019 - Youth Volunteer Day

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    Come visit, learn, and volunteer with us in Shenandoah National Park! Join us on August 3rd as we cut tree branches of invasive species at Big Meadows (Central District), followed by recreational and educational activities with the park staff. This opportunity is for youth (ages 12 to 18) only!

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    Saturday, April 13, 2019 - Volunteer Trail Day

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    Join us for our first volunteer event of the season! We'll be bringing in the Spring and wrapping up National Volunteer Week working the trails with members of the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (PATC) and the National Park Service (NPS). Saturday, April 13, 2019 10 am - 4 pm @ Big Meadows, Shenandoah National Park

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    Conservation group sees growth since founding

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    December 19, 2018 | A brief article from WHSV Harrisonburg highlighting Great Appalachian Valley Conservation Corps.

    Source: WHSV.com

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    Forging New Networks to Better Serve Our Lands

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    December 10, 2018 | "Dirty hands and sore muscles are temporary, and it is pride, grit and sense of purpose that endures."

    Source: National Park Foundation Blog - Partner Stories

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    Shenandoah or Bust: Blog 5

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    October 31, 2018 | Blog 5 of 5. Allison Molnar describes her crew's final hitch and the impact of a season working at Shenandoah National Park.

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    Shenandoah or Bust: Blog 4

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    October 19, 2018 | Part 4 of Allison Molnar's Fall 2018 blog. It's about people and connection - to the trail, to wilderness, and to each other.

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    Shenandoah or Bust: Blog 3

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    October 5, 2018 | Entry 3 from Allison Molnar. Back to the woods and working with community volunteers!

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    Saturday, October 13, 2018 - Volunteer Trail Day

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    Join us again for our last volunteer event of the season! We'll be back at Shenandoah National Park working the trails with members of the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (PATC) and the National Park Service (NPS). Saturday, October 13, 2018 10 am - 4 pm @ Big Meadows, Shenandoah National Park

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    Shenandoah or Bust: Blog 2

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    September 21, 2018 | Entry 2 from Allison Molnar's blog series - crew life and trail maintenance on GAVCC #718.

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    Shenandoah or Bust: Blog 1

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    September 14, 2018 | Through rain and hurricanes, bugs and bears, wandering trails, and impossible overlooks, we follow GAVCC Corpsmember Allison Molnar and her crew through their season serving at Shenandoah National Park. This is 1 of 5 entries from Allison.

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