3.5. Promote conservation stewardship volunteerism that enables individuals and organizations to leave a positive legacy in the park system. 

Encouraging consistent volunteer participation on behalf of natural resource conservation will provide the County with a steady stream of assistance in managing these resources and will engender ownership and pride in the County’s conservation efforts. 

3.5.1. Continue to identify opportunities for conservation stewardship activities, such as removing garbage from waterways and parks, planting trees and native plants, removing non-native invasive plants and recycling at large events. 

3.5.2. Continue to collaborate with community groups, service clubs and businesses on conservation stewardship events.