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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

    Start Date:
    September 11, 2025, 9:00 AM GMT-4
    End Date:
    December 5, 2025, 12:00 PM GMT-5
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    Each field trip is a three-hour commitment; volunteers can choose the dates they prefer.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    25
    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

    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 2025 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.

    Thursday, 9/11, 9:00-12:00 (Grades K-2)

    Thursday, 9/11, 1:00-2:30 (animal programming demo)

    Friday, 9/12, 9:00-12:00 (Grades 3-5)

    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 2025 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.

    Thursday, 9/11, 9:00-12:00 (Grades K-2)

    Thursday, 9/11, 1:00-2:30 (animal programming demo)

    Friday, 9/12, 9:00-12:00 (Grades 3-5)

    Location

    On-site

    Howard County Conservancy

    10520 Old Frederick Rd, Woodstock, MD 21163, USA

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