Volunteer
Conservation Club.
Conservation Club is an opportunity for high school students to learn skill and career development from Metroparks Staff. Come trek into the wilds to learn current land management practices as well as participate in stewardship and restoration projects! Venture into the parks to learn how to build and maintain our public areas! Experience exciting outdoor recreational programs such as kayaking and tree climbing!
Being a Conservation club member is an excellent way to earn service hours, gain valuable hands-on career experience, and build friendships with others. It is also an excellent way to explore potential careers in Natural Resources, Park Services, and Outdoor Recreation.
Exciting Activities and Hands-on Experiences!
Conservation Club members help with a variety of activities including habitat restoration, tree planting, invasive species removal, building boardwalks, working on small engines, and more, all the while learning proper field techniques from Metroparks Natural Resources and Park Services Staff. Club members will also have opportunities to learn outdoor skills activities such as camping, tree climbing, and kayaking!
Commitment: Conservation Club will participate in 11 Conservation Club sessions beginning 2019 and ending in May 2020. Members are expected to attend at least 8 sessions to get the opportunity to go on the multi-day excursion offered at the end of the program.
Training: Metroparks provides on-site training for all Conservation Club members.
All applications are due by August 18th.
2019-2020 Conservation Club Sessions Schedule
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Date (9:00am-Noon) |
Topics |
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September 21, 2019 |
Meet. Greet. Kayak. |
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October 12, 2019 |
Seeds of Power: The Importance of the Seed Nursery |
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November 2, 2019 |
Reaching Great Heights: Outdoor Recreation |
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November 16, 2019 |
Tools of the Trade: Fighting off Invasive Species |
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December 7, 2019 |
A Little Off the Top: Tree and Shrub Care |
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January 18, 2020 |
Ready, Set, GO! Keeping Your Small Engine Running. |
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February 29, 2020 |
Birds of a Feather: Toledo Area Research Forum |
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March 28, 2020 |
First Sign of Spring: Frogs and Salamanders |
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April 11, 2020 |
UNLESS: The Effects of Reforestation Tree Planting |
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May 2, 2020 |
Law & Order: Rangers of the Metropark |
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May 16, 2020 |
Good First Impressions: The Art of Interviewing |
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June 22-23, 2020 |
A Night in the Trees: The End of the Year Excursion |
Job opportunity for Conservation Club Members
At the end of the Conservation Club year participants will have the opportunity to be selected for a paid seasonal position as a Stewardship Worker with Metroparks Toledo. This position’s goal is to apply the knowledge and skills learned throughout the course of Conservation Club towards meaningful professional development. Details about the Stewardship Worker Position can be found HERE.