Volunteers
Volunteer Training – Cold-blooded Critters
Spring Lakes Park 2191 Ferry Road, Bellbrook, ohioWant to help school aged kids to explore the natural world? Join us for this hands on training to see how we run our new Cold-blooded Critters program with kids grades K through 5. This training will cover all of the stations that focus on insects, fish, amphibians, and reptiles. This training will also include […]
Volunteer Training – Examining Ecosystems
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHWant to help school aged kids to explore the natural world? Join us for this hands on training to see how we run our new Examining Ecosystems programs for students grade 3 - 8. We'll go over the basics of inquiry education and cover the activities you'll need to know to help students learn to […]
Mound Builders
Indian Mound Reserve 2750 US Rt 42 E, Cedarville, OHAre you interested in Ohio's mound building cultures? Join us at Indian Mound Reserve and learn how YOU can join our team of volunteers. You will learn everything you need to know to help teach our Mound Builders program to 3rd-8th grade groups. Our naturalist staff will take you to an Adena mound and Hopewell […]
How Greene County Was Made
Indian Mound Reserve 2750 US Rt 42 E, Cedarville, OHAre you interested in the geologic forces that created the rocky outcrops, rivers, and wetlands of Greene County? Join us at Indian Mound Reserve and learn how YOU can join our team of volunteers. You will learn everything you need to know to help teach our How Greene County was Made program to 3rd-5th grade […]
Managing Backyard Invasives – Summer Weeds
Indian Mound Reserve 2750 US Rt 42 E, Cedarville, OHThis program is presented in partnership with Ohio State University Extension. Do you know what plants are growing in your yard? In our backyards, invasive plant species alter the ecosystem by crowding out our native plants that support pollinators and birds. Summer brings the growing season and that means weeds! In this session, we will […]
Life on the Little Miami
Narrows Reserve 2575 Indian Ripple Road, Xenia, OhioDo you enjoy exploring the Little Miami River? Join us at Narrows Reserve and learn how YOU can join our team of volunteers. You will learn everything you need to know to help teach our Life on the Little Miami River program to k-12 students.
Pollinator Wingding
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHCalling all teachers and educators, did you know we have school events? These are one day opportunities for your class to have first-hand experiences with science and history through self-guided, station based adventures. Our staff and volunteers will have activities set up throughout the park and you and your class can visit their stations and […]
Insect Investigators
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHDo you love insects and want to share your enthusiasm for them with others? Join us at Russ Nature Reserve and learn how YOU can join our team of volunteers. You will learn everything you need to know to help teach our Insect Investigators program to 3rd-5th graders.
