One of the Nature Center’s newest projects, the goal of this initiative is to develop a resource for acquiring native plants, shrubs, and trees for habitat restoration projects on CNC lands. Volunteers will work with staff in harvesting and processing seed from our forest and fields. Seed collection work occurs primarily from September through November.…
Opportunities include Mentor Program, Street Outreach, events, and more.
On the last Saturday of every month, help serve at mobile food pantries, at St. Elizabeth’s Covington location and at Ludlow Vets. These pantries bring nutritious food to over 600 families in these neighborhoods and are held outdoors, rain or shine. Please arrive by 8:30 AM and check in at the volunteer tent.
Our front desk volunteers are our “Directors of First Impressions”! We are looking for a volunteer to help run the front desk. We are currently looking for help on some shifts during the week and several Saturday mornings (e.g. 3rd Saturday of the month). Help greet visitors, answer phones, enroll new members, collect fees, and…
Join our beekeepers who meet regularly to maintain the health of our hives. They love to share their knowledge with hardworking volunteers who want to learn about this interesting field and welcome beekeepers of all levels.
Help with one-day, weekend projects at various community locations needing assistance.
Where you get your hands dirty.
We need help with our outdoor events, including Flavor of Findlay (Sept 8), Fall Food Fest (Oct. 22-23), the Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest (Oct 29) Trick or Treat at the Market (Oct. 30) and Holiday Market (Dec. 3-4).
Since 2008, land stewardship staff and volunteers have treated over 500 acres of invasive species such as Amur “bush” honeysuckle, oriental bittersweet, multi-flora rose, autumn olive, and garlic mustard. Work individually or as part of a group to enhance natural habitat on a designated parcel of CNC land. Projects will be cutting or removing invasive…
Assist with recruitment, placement, record keeping, and recognition. This can also be from home.