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Published 8 days ago

Fall Training for Volunteer Naturalists (Field Trip Hike Leaders)

Howard County Conservancy
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Howard County, MD
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    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    We ask our volunteers to commit to at least three field trips per season.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    30
    Cause Areas:
    Animals, Children & Youth, Education, Environment & Sustainability
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check
    Other Requirements:
    If volunteers are unable to attend the training sessions, there is also an opportunity to learn by shadowing more experienced volunteers.

    Description

    Fall Training for Volunteer Naturalists (Field Trip Hike Leaders)

    Twice a year, the Howard County Conservancy offers free training to volunteers who are interested in learning how to lead field trip hikes at our Mt. Pleasant location, in Woodstock. The Fall 2026 training sessions will take place on the following dates in September. All classroom sessions begin with coffee and conversation, and the only requirements are a passion for nature, a desire to share your knowledge of the natural world with children, and daytime availability for field trips.

    Elementary Training

    Tuesday, 9/1, 9-12 (Grades K-2)

    Wednesday, 9/2, 9-12 (Grades 3-5)

    Secondary Training

    Thursday, 9/10, 9-12 (Climate STEPS Stream Stations)

    Friday, 9/11, 9-12 (Climate STEPS Field Stations)

    Location

    On-site

    Howard County Conservancy

    10520 Old Frederick Rd, Woodstock, MD 21163, USA
    Directions

    Please report to the Gudelsky Environmental Education building, in the lower level Nature Center classroom.

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