Education - Pioneer Life: Volunteer Demonstrator
Event Description:
Travel back in time to early 1800s Ohio at Governor Bebb MetroParks' historic Pioneer Village. Immerse yourself in the daily life of Midwest pioneers as you taste traditional foods, learn skills that time forgot, meet historic interpreters, play games, and make candles.
Task:
Volunteer Demonstrators bring their own equipment and materials and host an independent display without direct leadership from MetroParks, such as the Blacksmith Forge, Firearms, and Herbs/medicinal plants.
Times and Locations:
Saturday, September 26, 10:30 am - 5:00 pm
Governor Bebb MetroPark, 1979 Bebb Park Lane, Okeana, OH 45053
Sunday, September 27, 10:30 am - 5:00 pm
Governor Bebb MetroPark, 1979 Bebb Park Lane, Okeana, OH 45053
Weather:
We will work through light rain, but cancel for thunderstorms or severe weather. Please check the forecast to ensure you all bring the necessary items and wear the proper clothing.
Accommodations:
The MetroParks may provide accommodation for volunteer project participants depending on the nature of the tasks. Any request must be sent directly to the Manager of Volunteer Resources at least two days before the project begins
Contact Information: Daniel Clepper, Manager of Volunteer Resources; (513) 867-5835 Ext. 221; dclepper@yourmetroparks.net
Schedule Summary
This activity has the following schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 10:30 AM | 5:00 PM |
| Sunday, September 27, 2026 | 10:30 AM | 5:00 PM |
