Education - Field Trip Training

Event Description:                                                                                                

Looking for a chance to engage with the public and develop some naturalist/ educator skills? Join the MetroParks Programming staff for one of our Field Trip trainings as they prepare for the beginning of their field trip season. This training opportunity is for both new and returning volunteers.

Dates, Times, and Location:

Wednesday, March 18th, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm Living Like Pioneers                    Governor Bebb MetroPark 1979 Bebb Park Lane, Okeana, OH 45053

Thursday, March 19th, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Food from the Farm                            Chrisholm MetroPark 2070 Woodsdale Rd, Trenton, OH 45067

Thursday, March 19th, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 1800's Farm Life                            Chrisholm MetroPark 2070 Woodsdale Rd, Trenton, OH 45067

Tuesday, March 24th, 9:00 am - 11:00 am Fossil Field Trip                                            Rentschler Forest MetroPark 5701 Reigart Road, Hamilton, OH 45011

Tuesday, March 24th, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Animal Adaptations                                    Rentschler Forest MetroPark 5701 Reigart Road, Hamilton, OH 45011

Tuesday, March 24th, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Animal Survival                                          Rentschler Forest MetroPark 5701 Reigart Road, Hamilton, OH 45011

Task:

We will go over the standards and expectations, as well as the time commitments, for those interested in service as Programming Volunteers, and the newly revised lesson plan used during the field trips. This training is required for new volunteers and highly encouraged for returning programming volunteers wishing to serve with our Programming Staff on Field Trips. New volunteers will also need to meet with the Manager of Volunteer Resources before they can serve in an actual field trip.

Volunteers must be 18 and older. (Younger volunteers may also participate, but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian)

Volunteers are not required to attend all of the trainings and may select those that match their interests.

Weather: 

We will work through light rain and snow, 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 to 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.

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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
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 10:00 AM 2:30 PM
Thursday, March 19, 2026 10:00 AM 12:00 PM
Thursday, March 19, 2026 1:00 PM 3:00 PM
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 9:00 AM 11:00 AM
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 11:00 AM 12:30 PM
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 1:00 PM 2:30 PM