Cincinnati Nature Center

Education Environment

4949 Tealtown Rd, Milford, OH 45150-9737

Phone (513) 831-1711, ext.128

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Our mission	To inspire conservation.

Cincinnati Nature Center

Clermont County

Education, Environment

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Ways to help	Land Steward Land Stewards meets on Wednesday and alternate Saturday mornings (weather-permitting) to work off-trail removing invasive plants such as honeysuckle. One-time, Monthly Teens, 21+, 55+, Adults Individuals, Groups (2-10), Groups (10+), Corporate Teams Physical, Indoor, Outdoor None Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends Native Plant Propagation Program Volunteer Help 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. Occasional, Monthly Teens, 55+, Adults, Child with Adult Individuals, Groups (2-10), Families Physical, Outdoor On-site Weekdays Trailside Volunteer he 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. Monthly 55+, Adults Individuals Physical, Event support On-site Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Ways to help youth thrive	Children's Saturday Program Assistant As 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. Education, Social Skills Elementary (5-10), Middle School Same Small Group Enrichment, STEM Nonprofit Individuals 1 Semester 1 Hour/Month Weekends Moderate Early Childhood Educator Assist in our Nature Preschool, Monday-Friday, mornings or afternoons. Students go outside to explore every day, rain or shine! Education, Social Skills Babies and Toddlers Same Large (5+) Group Enrichment, STEM Nonprofit Individuals 1 Semester 2+ Hours/Week Weekday Mornings, Weekday Afternoons Moderate Nature Playscape Volunteer Playscape 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! Enrichment (Arts) Babies and Toddlers, Elementary (5-10), Middle School Different Small Groups Enrichment, STEM Nonprofit Individuals 1 Full Year 1 Hour/Week Weekday Mornings, Weekday Afternoons, Weekends Moderate School Group Field Trip Assistant Assist 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. Education Elementary (5-10), Middle School Different Small Groups Enrichment, STEM Nonprofit Individuals 1 School Year 2+ Hours/Week Weekday Mornings, Weekday Afternoons In-depth Trailside Ambassador The 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. Enrichment (Arts) Elementary (5-10), Middle School Different Small Groups Enrichment, STEM Nonprofit Individuals 1 Full Year 1 Hour/Month Weekday Mornings, Weekday Afternoons, Weekends Moderate

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.

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.