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Volunteer Naturalist Orientation

April 7, 2018 @ 9:30 am - 3:00 pm

It’s the 6th year of Greenbelt Land Trust’s Volunteer Naturalist program! Are you interested in being a Volunteer Naturalist? If you are a returning Naturalist or have always wanted to be one, now is your chance to be part of this enthusiastic and fun group for the 2018 season. Sign-up today!

DO YOU…

-Love exploring the outdoors in Corvallis?
-Enjoy sharing your passion for nature with the public?
-Want to help your community better appreciate the natural history of Bald Hill Farm and the mission of Greenbelt Land Trust?

If you said ‘YES!’, you’re invited to attend the upcoming Volunteer Naturalist Orientation.

 

*To sign-up, please fill out the short form below. Your information will not be shared.

 

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

1) Volunteer Naturalist Orientation– Saturday, April 7th from 9:30 am-3:00 pm

Naturalists maintain a friendly presence at Bald Hill Farm throughout the summer, provide informal visitor outreach, and keep an eye on management issues. Participants will learn about the nuts and bolts of being a Volunteer Naturalist and receive training in the natural history of Bald Hill Farm, the mission of Greenbelt Land Trust, interpretation skills, and more. Classroom and field training will be provided. Previous experience is not necessary. Registration is limited to 25 people.

2) Complete/Update Your Volunteer Forms– additional items will be sent to you when you sign-up

3) Volunteer – 4 or more 2-hour shifts between April-July 2018 on a flexible schedule (weekends and select weekdays).

 

TOUR GUIDES:

—Naturalists have the option to be Tour Guides to lead their own walks or assist guest experts in leading outings on Greenbelt lands.  Tour Guides may also lend a hand in managing large groups, answering questions, and registering participants.

 

GOOD TO KNOW:
—Many participants volunteer as couples or families. Youth under 18 can participate when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
—Are you a Master Naturalist? Ask your instructor how to earn volunteer hours for your program.

 

Want to learn more about the Volunteer Naturalist Program? Please contact Elizabeth Records: elizabeth@greenbeltlandtrust.org.

 

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Date:
April 7, 2018
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9:30 am - 3:00 pm
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