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Published 1/15/26 7:21PM

2026 Spring 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:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    Each field trip is a three-hour commitment; volunteers can choose the dates they prefer.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    80
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Climate Change, Environment & Sustainability
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check
    Other Requirements:
    Must complete volunteer application

    Description

    2026 Spring 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, MD. The spring 2026 training sessions will take place on the following dates in March. All classroom sessions run from 9-12 and begin with coffee and conversation. 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

    Thursday, 3/5 (Grades K-2)

    Friday, 3/6 (Grades 3-5)

    Secondary Training

    Tuesday, 3/12 (9th Grade Climate STEPS, followed by History Hike from 12:30-1:30)

    Wednesday, 3/13 (6th Grade Climate X)

    Location

    On-site

    Howard County Conservancy

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

    Training takes place in the Nature Center of the main Gudelsky Education Building.

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    Instructions:

    For more information about the Howard County Conservancy, please visit our website at www.howardnature.org.

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