Volunteers Needed for Wildlife Habitat Project

Ruffed Grouse Society chapter organizing April 11 event on state game land

Apr. 3, 2026 at 6:43pm

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The Upland Bird Hunt Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society is seeking volunteers to help with a wildlife planting and fencing project on state game land near Kane, Pennsylvania on April 11.

Why it matters

The project aims to improve habitat for upland game birds and other wildlife on public lands, which provides recreational opportunities for hunters, birdwatchers, and nature enthusiasts in the local community.

The details

Volunteers will be planting native shrubs and trees, as well as installing fencing to protect the new plantings from deer. The event is part of the Ruffed Grouse Society's ongoing efforts to restore and enhance wildlife habitat across the state.

  • The volunteer event is scheduled for April 11, 2026.

The players

Upland Bird Hunt Chapter

A local chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society that focuses on wildlife habitat projects in the Kane, Pennsylvania area.

Ruffed Grouse Society

A national non-profit organization dedicated to conserving the forest grouse known as the ruffed grouse and its habitat.

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What’s next

Interested volunteers can sign up for the event through the Upland Bird Hunt Chapter's website or by contacting the chapter directly.

The takeaway

This volunteer event is an opportunity for the local community to get involved in hands-on conservation work that will benefit a variety of wildlife species and provide more recreational opportunities on public lands.