If you are interested in becoming an Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist, sign up between August 1 and September 1, 2024. 

Program Fee: $250
Student Fee: $170 (current student status required)  
Dedicated Volunteers Fee: $120

Once you pay and register, the schedule will be as follows:

Wednesday, September 4th | OCVN Orientation | | 6:00pm-7:30pm || Park Administration Building

Saturday, September 7th | Geology and Reptiles/Amphibians | 10:00am - 3:00pm (break 12:00- 1:00pm) | Trailside Nature Center

Saturday, September 14th | Insects and Soils | 10:00am - 3:00pm (break 12:00- 1:00pm) | Avon Woods Nature Center

Saturday, September 21st | Water and Birds | 10:00am - 3:00pm (break 12:00- 1:00pm | California Woods Nature Center

Saturday, September 28th | NO CLASS Free Event at NKU Field Center- info will be shared with cohort 

Saturday, October 5th | Forests and Plants |10:00am - 3:00pm (break 12:00- 1:00pm) | Caldwell Nature Center

Saturday, October 12th | Mammals | 10:00am - 12:00p | Bettman Nature Center

Register here