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Feature: Volunteer Updates - Kiosks coming to Carriage Hill, New Staff Lead Bingo, and more!
May 30, 2024 by Volunteer ServicesNEW Get Connected Kiosks coming to Carriage Hill MetroPark! The first kiosk was installed and is already in use at the Carriage Hill Riding Center. The second will be installed by the Visitor Services desk inside the Carriage Hill MetroPark Visitor Center by June 1st.
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Volunteer Spotlight: Frank Beitel - Exploring Our Trails and Our History
May 30, 2024 by Volunteer ServicesFrank Beitel has enjoyed going to parks for much of his life and, now that he's retired, enjoys walking the parks with his grand dog. It was during one of these walks through Wesleyan MetroPark that Frank was inspired to give back to the parks that he and his grand dog love.
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June Volunteer Opportunities: Heirloom Gardening, Mud Day, and Service Saturday opportunities to support our gardens and our trails!
May 30, 2024 by Volunteer ServicesThere are so many ways for you to get outside and support your MetroParks in June including Heirloom Gardening, Mud Day, and Service Saturday opportunities to support our gardens and our trails! Check out our upcoming volunteer opportunities below and sign up to make a difference.
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Sustainability Tip: Leave No Trace and join our volunteers in protecting nature!
May 30, 2024 by Volunteer ServicesThe 7 Principles of Leave No Trace provide an easily understood framework of minimum impact practices for anyone visiting the outdoors. They can be applied ANYWHERE, are well-established and evaluated regularly.
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Get Connected Tech Tip: Engage MORE with Volunteer Training!
May 30, 2024 by Volunteer ServicesSummer is here, and more opportunities are becoming available! Some of our opportunities may include some training needs before you participate. There are two kinds of training (virtual and in-person) and two locations to find these trainings. The Volunteer Training library can give you additional information as you get more familiar with Get Connected.
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Staff Lead Highlight: Meet our Dedicated Trail Team - Stewards of Nature and Volunteer Engagement
May 30, 2024 by Volunteer ServicesBehind the scenes of every well-kept trail lies a dedicated team of individuals committed to preserving our natural landscapes and providing high-quality trail experiences for everyone. At Five Rivers MetroParks, we're proud to introduce you to our stellar trail team, whose passion for maintaining excellent trails and engaging volunteers in meaningful service shines through with every trail they hike.
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Volunteer Appreciation: Are you using your Volunteer Discount?
May 30, 2024 by Volunteer ServicesHave you started using your volunteer discount yet? This year, as a thank you for ongoing volunteer service this year, we are expanding our VIP, Volunteer Incentive Program to include volunteer discounts! Volunteers serving 25 or more hours this year will qualify for discounts towards MetroParks programs and routine rentals including shelters and campsites in 2025.
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Five Rivers MetroParks Volunteer Newsletter - June 2024
May 30, 2024 by Volunteer ServicesJune is National Great Outdoors Month and June 1st is National Trails Day - Celebrate with us outside on the region's best trails! In this edition of the Volunteer Newsletter: FEATURE Volunteer Updates - Kiosks coming to Carriage Hill, New Staff Lead Bingo, and more! VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT Frank Beitel - Exploring Our Trails and Our History JUNE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Heirloom Gardening, Mud Day, and Service Saturday opportunities to support our gardens and our trails! GET CONNECTED TECH TIP Engage MORE with Volunteer Training! SUSTAINABILITY TIP Leave No Trace and join our volunteers in protecting nature! STAFF HIGHLIGHT Meet the FRMP Trail Team VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION Are you using your volunteer discount?
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Five Rivers MetroParks Volunteer Newsletter - May 2024
May 1, 2024 by Volunteer ServicesInside this edition of your Volunteer Newsletter: FEATURE Volunteer Updates - What's NEW in Volunteerism this Month VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT Colleen Girard - Trail Enthusiast and Park Ambassador MAY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Service Saturdays Return! Native Planting, Gardening, plus a host of programs and events that need YOUR support! SUSTAINABILITY TIP Sustainable parks and homes GET CONNECTED TECH TIP FAQS - Your Frequently Asked Questions, Answered! STAFF HIGHLIGHT Elisabeth Bacon, Horticulture Technician at Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION Adopt-A-Park was a Success! Thank you!
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Feature: Volunteer Updates - What's New in Volunteerism this Month!
Apr 30, 2024 by Volunteer ServicesNew Volunteer Orientation and Volunteer Handbook, New Get Connected Kiosks coming to Carriage Hill MetroPark, New Volunteer Discounts and more!
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Volunteer Spotlight: Colleen Girard - Trail Enthusiast and Park Ambassador
Apr 30, 2024 by Volunteer ServicesColleen Girard, who started volunteering in 2023, has already given over 150 hours of service to Five Rivers MetroParks. She said she participated in the MetroParks Trails Challenge (now 4th year), and once she retired, she wanted to continue her outdoor activities and meet new people while giving back to the community.
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May Volunteer Opportunities: Service Saturdays Return! Native Planting, Gardening, plus a host of programs and events that need YOUR support!
Apr 30, 2024 by Volunteer ServicesThere are so many ways for you to get outside and support your MetroParks this month as a volunteer including Service Saturdays, our public volunteer days, Native Planting, Gardening, a host of programs and several events. Check them out below and on Get Connected!
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