| Our mission | To inspire conservation. |
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Cincinnati Nature Center
| Ways to help |
Land StewardLand Stewards meets on Wednesday and alternate Saturday mornings (weather-permitting) to work off-trail removing invasive plants such as honeysuckle.Native Plant Propagation Program VolunteerHelp collect native wildflower seed for the Center for Conservation’s Native Plant Propagation program. Work with staff in harvesting and processing seed from CNC’s forest and fields as a group, in pairs, or individually. Seed collection work occurs primary from September through November.Trailside Volunteerhe Trailside Volunteer Program is a fluid system, encouraging the involvement of adults of any age or background to help Cincinnati Nature Center serve its mission of educating the public and inspiring passion for nature and conservation. |
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| Ways to help youth thrive |
Children's Saturday Program AssistantAs a Children's Saturday Program Assistant, you assist CNC staff in providing monthly Children’s Saturday Programs for ages 5-6, 7-9, or 10-13. Sessions run September-December and February-May. Once a month per session, the same small groups of children come together to enjoy hands-on experience learning about nature. We typically do some short topic-specific introductory activities before hitting the trails, rain or shine, to learn about the seasonal topic of the month. This is a great opportunity if you are interested in working with youth, have age-appropriate group management skills, or possess a willingness to learn. Natural history knowledge not required, but will be helpful. We are looking for volunteers who are punctual and able to come on a consistent basis; the children get to know these volunteers and the consistency of seeing the same leaders each month is important.Early Childhood EducatorAssist in our Nature Preschool, Monday-Friday, mornings or afternoons. Students go outside to explore every day, rain or shine!Nature Playscape VolunteerPlayscape Ambassadors work with CNC staff, interns and fellow volunteers to enrich visitor experiences. Ambassadors also serve as a front line greeter – they answer questions and provide information to enhance the guests’ visit. No prior experience with natural history required. Volunteers in this position should love working with adults and children and be willing to learn CNC’s trails and history. All training is provided!School Group Field Trip AssistantAssist with visiting groups who will be learning through play-based stations on natural topics. Ability to volunteer at least two school days per month, a love of working with children, and a fascination with sharing nature with others. Training provided. Groups are scheduled in the months of September, October, April and May.Trailside AmbassadorThe Trailside Volunteer Program is a fluid system, encouraging the involvement of adults of any age or background to help Cincinnati Nature Center serve its mission of educating the public and inspiring passion for nature and conservation. Involvement Level 1: Trailside Rowe-ver Involvement Level 2: Trailside Ambassador Involvement Level 3: Trailside Naturalist As a volunteer grows, they are welcome to casually flow between involvement levels as they feel comfortable doing so. New volunteers will start as Rowe-vers and may choose to complete more training over time to move up in the program. No prior experience with natural history required. Volunteers in this position should love working with adults and children and be willing to learn CNC’s trails and history. All training is provided! Volunteers will serve 4-8 hours each month. Minimum requirement is one morning or afternoon a month. Dates and times are flexible. |
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| How you help | Each year, our dedicated volunteers give thousands of hours of their time to teach visitors about nature, preserve and restore the land, and assist with events and office duties. |
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| About us | Our award-winning trails, in two locations, wind through the region’s natural habitats of Eastern deciduous forest, fields, streams and ponds. Rowe Woods, located in Milford, Ohio, spans 1,020 acres and offers more than 16 miles of hiking trails. |
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We're incredibly excited to have these talented people join our team and help to shape and lead our programs. We know they'll bring their creativity, passion, and unique perspectives to all they do. We can't wait to see all they'll accomplish!
Olivia is one of our interpretation interns. She's an avid birder and artist. She loves the outdoors.
Michael is also an Interpretation Intern. He loves to hike and he coaches high school track. You can ask him about his Appalachian Trail thru hike in 2017!
Erin is our Public Programs Apprentice. She's an Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist and a current graduate student in the Project Dragonfly program at Miami University.
Montana isn't exactly new -- she was an interpretation intern here last year. This year, she stayed on as an Fellow, helping with education programs. We're thrilled to have her still on the team!
It's #NationalInternDay, which seems the perfect time to introduce our new class of interns! Please welcome (from left to right), Montana, Erin, Olivia, & Michael! If you see them out on the trails, tell them hi and welcome to the team!
Their brief bios follow below!
