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Feature: Volunteer Updates - What's New in Volunteerism this Month?
Feb 29, 2024 by Volunteer ServicesNEW! Adopt-A-Park: Spring is almost here and so is Adopt-A-Park! Learn more about this year's event here and claim your volunteer spot to get outside and give back for Earth Day!
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Volunteer Spotlight: Miamisburg High School Vocational Block Program - Learning about Nature and Getting a Sense of Accomplishment
Feb 29, 2024 by Volunteer ServicesMeet the Vocational Block Program class of 2023-2024 at Miamisburg High School. This dedicated class volunteers in the gardens at Cox Arboretum MetroPark throughout the school year. These students may be volunteering in the gardens at Cox Arboretum MetroPark today, but they're also learning skills they can use in the future.
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Volunteer Positions & Opportunities: Get Growing with MetroParks this season!
Feb 29, 2024 by Volunteer ServicesAdopt-A-Park, Gardening opportunities are back, Season Openers and Trainings now available!
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Get Connected Tech Tip: Volunteer Open Houses
Feb 29, 2024 by Volunteer ServicesDiscover, learn, and grow as a Five Rivers MetroParks Volunteer! We are so excited about the nice weather, the many volunteers wanting to get outside and involved with MetroParks, and our chance to share the many ways people can get engaged and find the right opportunities for them. We have taken your feedback and included evenings and weekends in our 2024 Volunteer Open House schedule.
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Staff Lead Highlight: Franz Kirchner, Lead Horticulture Technician
Feb 29, 2024 by Volunteer ServicesFranz Kirchner has been employed at Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark for nearly five years. He started in a Seasonal position, then moved on to a Part-time position, followed by a Full-time role, and is now the Lead Horticulture Technician. Talk about growth! In his current position, Franz enjoys connecting visitors and volunteers with nature. He believes that gardens and nature are excellent places to unwind and recharge, and he is enthusiastic about creating and providing these spaces for others to enjoy.
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Volunteer Appreciation: VIP Program - Have you earned a volunteer t-shirt, hat, or service pin?
Feb 29, 2024 by Volunteer ServicesFive Rivers MetroParks has developed a volunteer incentive program to recognize, appreciate, and encourage ongoing volunteerism that advances our mission to protect the region's natural heritage and provide outdoor experiences that inspire a personal connection with nature.
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Five Rivers MetroParks Volunteer Newsletter - February 2024
Feb 2, 2024 by Volunteer ServicesNo matter the season, there are always great things to discover in nature. Bundle up and have some fun while you explore nature in winter. Here is a link for 10 fun family activities to get you started: Explore Nature in the Winter In this edition of the Volunteer Newsletter: - Feature: Volunteerism at MetroParks - 2023 Impact! - Volunteer Spotlight: Paul & Nanette Zanowick - Partners in life and volunteer service - Winter Volunteer Tips: Beat the Winter Blues, Dress for the Weather, and Check your Email/MetroParks Website - Volunteer Positions & Opportunities: Show your LOVE for MetroParks by volunteering with us at these great opportunities - gardening at Aullwood Garden MetroPark, Trail Workdays at MoMBA, The Adventure Summit, and volunteer trainings available! - Get Connected Tech Tip: Training and Event RSVPs - Staff Lead Highlight: Lisa Zoromski, Biologist
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Winter Volunteer Tips: Beat the Winter Blues, Dress for the Weather, and Check your Email/MetroParks Website
Feb 1, 2024 by Volunteer ServicesAs daylight is shorter, the weather is colder, many start to feel the effects. Its important to be prepared.
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Feature: Volunteerism at MetroParks - 2023 Impact!
Feb 1, 2024 by Volunteer ServicesWhat a year! 2023 was truly an incredible year for volunteer engagement and we've done our best to capture it in the data, stories, and photos in this year's Volunteer Impact Report. Volunteer Services has created a report to help share the impact volunteers like YOU make in support of our parks, programs, and events every year.
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Volunteer Spotlight: Paul and Nanette Zanowick - Partners in life and in volunteer service
Feb 1, 2024 by Volunteer ServicesMeet Paul and Nanette Zanowick - Partners in life and in volunteer service. Paul and Nanette started volunteering with Five Rivers MetroParks in 2005. In their nearly two decades of volunteer service with MetroParks, they have supported backpacking and conservation opportunities, primarily serving as volunteer Team Leaders in the Deer Management Program at Sugarcreek MetroPark.
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Volunteer Positions & Opportunities: Show your love for MetroParks by volunteering with us at these great opportunities in February!
Feb 1, 2024 by Volunteer ServicesShow your LOVE for MetroParks by volunteering with us at these great opportunities - gardening at Aullwood Garden MetroPark, Trail Workdays at MoMBA, The Adventure Summit, and volunteer trainings available!
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Staff Lead Highlight: Lisa Zoromski, Biologist
Feb 1, 2024 by Volunteer ServicesLisa Zoromski has been working at Five Rivers MetroParks for 2.5 years as the Biologist. In her role, Lisa supports a wide range of environmental projects and enjoys collaborating with local universities and organizations to implement conservation efforts and research projects. Lisa notes, "I enjoy learning from the researchers on how to better manage conservation".
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