CAMDEN — Merryspring Nature Center, whose mission is to practice, teach and advocate sound principles of ecology, conservation and horticulture in order to protect the natural environment and to provide natural landscapes and cultivated areas for public enjoyment, has several openings on its Board of Trustees. The volunteer board, which is responsible for guiding the private 501(c)3 nonprofit’s business affairs and operations, comprises four officers and a number of appointed board members, who each serve overlapping three-year terms.

The active board meets once a month and works on projects as well as making policy.

“If you haven’t visited the 66-acre property that sits in both Camden and Rockport, stop by and investigate the impressive areas of outdoor exploration: trails, perennial and herb gardens, an arboretum, experimental American chestnut grove, a vernal pool, an archaeological dig, and more,” said Merryspring, in a news release.

The main building houses a lending library and gift shop and often hosts educational talks and workshops.

If you are interested in becoming a Merryspring Trustee, or would like more information, please contact board President Ray Andresen at info@merryspring.org, or stop by the Merryspring office Tuesday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Merryspring also is looking for volunteers to help with its gardens, trails, programs, and fundraisers. If you have an interest in helping the public to experience nature and the outdoors, Merryspring may be the perfect place for you, according to Merryspring.

Merryspring is your community nature center offering walking trails, cultivated gardens, wildlife, and ecology and horticulture educational programs all year round. The park is located at the end of Conway Road, just off of Route 1 in Camden behind Hannaford Shopping Plaza. For more information on this program, please contact info@merryspring.org <mailto:info@merryspring.org>  or call 207-236-2239.