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Volunteer Spotlight: Jon Reed - Volunteering as a Lifestyle

November Volunteer Opportunities: Holiday Opportunities have Posted!

Get Connected Tech Tip: Are You Receiving Our Emails?

Staff Lead Highlight: Jacob Cradic, Lead Horticulture Technician at Cox Arboretum MetroPark

Volunteer Appreciation: New VIP Item, Volunteer Appreciation at the Market Returns, and a Thank You to Our Event Volunteers!

Feature: The Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience Needs YOU this Weekend!

Your favorite event, The Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience, is returning to Eastwood MetroParks in just a few days - October 5th and 6th and we want to invite you to be a part of the magic that makes this event so special. As you know, volunteers make events like this one possible and we still need 100 volunteers this weekend to make this year's event a success. Can you help? Consider signing up for one or more of these fun volunteer opportunities and make a difference with us this weekend!

Conservation Tip: Autumn Conservation Tips

Autumn brings all the beautiful colors of the trees, and then the abundance of those fallen leaves! Reducing waste, conserving energy, and making eco-conscious choices, all add up to a healthier community. Here are some ways to make autumn a more sustainable season:

Volunteer Spotlight: Carl Henderson - Saving the World One Volunteer Opportunity at a Time

If you've been to a special event at Five Rivers MetroParks, there's a good chance you've seen the smiling face of Master Recycler volunteer, Carl Henderson. With his amazingly positive attitude, willingness to step in when and where needed, and overall energy and enthusiasm for Five Rivers MetroParks, Carl shines as a volunteer!

October Volunteer Opportunities: Event Volunteers Needed - The Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience, Fall Family Adventure, and Make A Difference Day - all happening this month in your MetroParks! Join us!

Event Volunteers Needed! Come on out and support your MetroParks this month at a variety of fun, family-friendly events! 100 Volunteers are needed to support The Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience coming up October 5th and 6th, as well as Fall Family Adventure and Make A Difference Day - all happening this month in your MetroParks !

Get Connected Tech Tip: New Get Connected Site Training for Volunteers Available NOW!

Are you new to volunteering with us? Not quite comfortable with using our Get Connected site or just want to learn more? Check out our brand new Get Connected Site Training for Volunteers! We'll show you how to create an account, how to submit qualifications, how to respond to volunteer opportunities and check in to shifts all in one short 11 minutes training video. Check it out below and available in the Volunteer Training Library.

Staff Lead Highlight: Kelly Bohrer, New Sustainability Manager  

Staff Lead Highlights are a great way for volunteers to get to know our staff and for staff to share their work with volunteers.  We are fortunate to have dedicated staff who truly bring our mission to life, help connect individuals to nature and support our efforts in our community. This month we are highlighting one of our newer staff leads, Kelly Bohrer, Sustainability Manager.

Volunteer Appreciation: Don't Forget to Submit Your Favorite MetroPark Photos for this Year's Thank You Card! Plus, New VIP Item coming in December!

Volunteer Appreciation: Don't Forget to Submit Your Favorite MetroPark Photos for this Year's Thank You Card! Plus, New VIP Item coming in December!