APES Community Service Opportunities
AP Environmental Science students must six community service hours per quarter, representing 5% of each quarter grade. Service hours are encouraged, but not required, for Environmental Club members.

Most importantly, if you sign up, show up on time. Events often travel from the meet location and late students are not guaranteed participation. APES no-shows will receive a 5 point deduction off their community service grade

All the events listed below will count for APES credit. Green Hope events and Hemlock Bluffs do not require any additional verification. Sign up and show up on time. All other require additional verification.

Events listed in italics and with a ** are not GH sponsored and require a verification form and a picture (showing you participating in the event with others). APES students seeking opportunities not listed below must get the event approved by Mr. Rush or Ms. Magee in advance of participation.
2025-26 Service Opportunities
Opportunities marked with ** are not GH sponsored and require a form & a photo.

The GHHS Environmental Club meets every Thursday afternoon (2:30 - 3:00). 
New members are ALWAYS welcome!


August (first semester students may count volunteering beginning on 8/23)
**Saturday, Aug 23, Walnut Creek Wetland Park  (10-12)**
**Saturday, Aug 23, Cary Lazy Daze ("Green Team" shifts only)**
**Sunday, Aug 24, Cary Lazy Daze ("Green Team" shifts only)**
Sunday, Aug 31, GH Wetland Workday (9-11)

September
​Saturday, Sep 6, GH Stadium Recycling (8-10)
Sunday, Sep 7, GH Wetland Workday (9-11)
**Wednesday, Sep 10, Fire Station #1 w/Cary Spruce (3:30-5)**
**Thursday, Sep 11, Fire Station #6 w/Cary Spruce (3:30-5)**
**Friday, Sep 12, Fire Station #5 w/Cary Spruce (3:30-5)**
Saturday, Sep 13, GH Stadium Recycling (8-10)
Saturday, Sep 13, Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve (10-12)
**Saturday, Sep 13, Fire Station #7 w/Cary Spruce (9-10:30)**
**Saturday, Sep 13, Fire Station #8 w/Cary Spruce (11:30-1)**
**Saturday, Sep 13, Fire Station #4 w/Cary Spruce (2-3:30)**
Saturday, Sep 20, GH Stadium Recycling (8-10)
**Saturday, Sep 20, Good Hope Farm (9-11)**
**Saturday, Sep 20, Harris Lake Longleaf Ramble Festival (9:30-1:30)**
**Saturday, Sep 20, BugFest @ Museum of Natural Sciences (10-7)**
Sunday, Sep 21, GH Wetland Workday (9-11)
Saturday, Sep 27, GH Stadium Recycling (8-10)
**Saturday, Sep 27, Piedmont Wildlife Center Litter Sweep (9-11)**
Sunday, Sep 28, GH Wetland Workday (9:30-11:30) - POSTPONED by 10/5

October
**Saturday, Oct 4, Cary Fall Litter Sweep @ Carpenter Fire Station Rd (9-10:30)**
Saturday, Oct 4, Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve (10-12)
**Saturday, Oct 4, Cary Fall Litter Sweep @ East Cary Middle (11:30-1)**
Sunday, Oct 5, GH Wetland Workday (9:30-11:30) - from 9/28
**Saturday, Oct 11, Lake Crabtree Litter Sweep (9-11)**
**Sunday, Oct 12, Marsh Creek Litter Sweep (9-11)**
**Wednesday, Oct 15, Bond Park Compost Education Center (4-5:30)**
Saturday, Oct 18, GH Stadium Recycling (8-10)
**Saturday, Oct 18, Good Hope Farm (9-11)**
**Saturday, Oct 18, Harvest Fest @ Good Hope Farm (9-12:30)**
**Saturday, Oct 18, Harvest Fest @ Good Hope Farm (12-4:30)**
**Tuesday, Oct 21, Lake Crabtree "Creepy Crabtree" Prep (4-6)**
**Saturday, Oct 25, Lake Crabtree "Creepy Crabtree" (10-3:30)**
Sunday, Oct 26, GH Wetland Workday (10-12)

APES 1st Quarter Community Service Hours Due Thursday, 30 Oct 2025​

November
Saturday, Nov 1, Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve (10-12)
Sunday, Nov 9, GH Wetland Workday (10-12)
**Saturday, Nov 15, Good Hope Farm (9-12:30)**
**Saturday, Nov 15, Harvest Fest @ Good Hope Farm (12-4:30)**
Sunday, Nov 23, GH Wetland Workday (10-12)

December
**Saturday, Dec 6, Carpenter Park Invasive Removal (10-12)**
Sunday, Dec 7, GH Wetland Workday (10-12)
Saturday, Dec 13, Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve (10-12)
Sunday, Dec 14, GH Adopt-A-Hwy (1-3)
**Saturday, Dec 20, Good Hope Farm (9-11)**

January
**Saturday, Jan 10, Piedmont Wildlife Center Litter Sweep (11-2)**
Sunday, Jan 11, GH Wetland Workday (10-12)​

APES 2nd Quarter Community Service Hours Due Thursday, 15 Jan 2026

Second semester students may count volunteering beginning on 1/24.

January
**Saturday, Jan 24, Astronomy Days @ Museum of Natural Sciences (10-5)**
**Sunday, Jan 25, Astronomy Days @ Museum of Natural Sciences (10-5)**

February
​Sunday, Feb 15, GH Adopt A Highway (12-2)
**Saturday, Feb 21, Good Hope Farm (9-11)**
Saturday, Feb 21, Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve (10-12)

March
Sunday, Mar 1, GH Wetland Workday (10-12)
**Saturday, Mar 14, Cary Spring Litter Sweep (9-11)**
**Saturday, Mar 21, Good Hope Farm (9-11)**
Saturday, Mar 21, Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve (10-12)
Sunday, Mar 22, GH Wetland Workday (10-12)

APES 3rd Quarter Community Service Hours Due Thursday, 26 Mar 2026

April
**Monday, Apr 6, Fire Station #1 w/Cary Spruce (3:30-5)**
**Tuesday, Apr 7, Fire Station #2 w/Cary Spruce (3:30-5)**
**Friday, Apr 10, Fire Station #6 w/Cary Spruce (3:30-5)**
**Saturday, Apr 11, Fire Station #7 w/Cary Spruce (9-10:30)**
**Saturday, Apr 11, Fire Station #8 w/Cary Spruce (11:30-1)**
**Saturday, Apr 18, Good Hope Farm (9-11)**
**Saturday, Apr 18, Piedmont Wildlife Center Litter Sweep (11-1)**
**Saturday, Apr 18, Fire Station #5 w/Cary Spruce (3:30-5)**
Sunday, Apr 19, GH Wetland Workday (9-11)
**Sunday, Apr 19, Fire Station #3 w/Cary Spruce (3:30-5)**

May
**Saturday, May 16, Good Hope Farm (9-11)**
Sunday, May 17, GH Wetland Workday (9-11)
Sunday, May 24, GH Wetland Workday (9-11)
Monday, May 25, GH Adopt A Highway (9-11)

APES 4th Quarter Community Service Hours Due Thursday, 4 June 2026
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  WAIVERS
   Bond Park
   Bond Park Canoe
   Good Hope Farm
   Harris Lake
   Lake Crabtree
   Tiger Rescue
   Town of Cary

  Other Opportunities
  ReWild Earth
  Prairie Ridge EcoStation
  City of Raleigh Parks &
  Recreation
  NC State Parks
  Raleigh CleanUp
  Triangle Land Conservancy
  Volunteer Match
   * (must be ENVIRONMENTAL)
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