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Volunteer Naturalist Training

March 26, 2016 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

DO YOU: Love exploring the outdoors here in Corvallis?
Enjoy sharing your enthusiasm 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 explore our Volunteer Naturalist program! Naturalists maintain a friendly presence on Bald Hill Farm throughout the summer, provide informal outreach for visitors and keep an eye on management issues. No previous experience needed, though the program is popular with Oregon Master Naturalist participants.

1.) VOLUNTEER NATURALIST ORIENTATION & TRAINING – Saturday March 26, 9-3:30

Registration is limited to 20 people, sign up HERE! 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 on Greenbelt Land Trust, interpretation skills and more. Classroom and field field training will be provided.

2) COMPLETE OR UPDATE VOLUNTEER PAPERWORK – items will be sent when you sign up!

3.) VOLUNTEER – 4 or more 2-hours shifts between April-July 2016 on a flexible schedule (weekends and select weekdays).

NEW ACTIVITY: TOUR GUIDES – Naturalists have the option to be Tour Guides and assist guest experts in leading walks on Greenbelt’s lands. Tour Guides help manage large groups, answer questions, and register participants. Please check the box below to learn more!

GOOD TO KNOW:
–Many participants volunteer as a family, youth 0-17 can join in when accompanied by a parent or 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 or 541-752-9609

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Date:
March 26, 2016
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9:00 am - 3:30 pm
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