Current Wetlands Park Volunteers

Volunteer Calendar
Click on the color box for the volunteer opportunity to sign up. You can use the > button to move to the following week, or click "Month" to see a month at a time. Click "Agenda" to view opportunities as a list. Tip: if there's a little flag icon, there are still spaces available to sign up.



Trainings & Meetings:
Please see weekly email as trainings are scheduled.

Welcome to the Wetlands Park Team
This class is required for all volunteers. We will review Frequently Asked Questions, park regulations, and general information and history about Wetlands Park. Most importantly, this training includes interacting with visitors in an appropriate manner for a positive visitor experience and safety.
Schedule:

Saturday, December 21, 2024	10:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Saturday, February 15, 2025	12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Saturday, April 19, 2025	12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Saturday, June 21, 2025	12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Saturday, August 16, 2025	12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Saturday, December 20, 2025	12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Exhibit Gallery 101
Learn about hosting at the Exhibit Gallery front counter, including directing visitors and answering questions. Required with "Beyond the Front Counter" for all Info Host volunteers.

Saturday, February 8, 2025	2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Saturday, May 10, 2025	2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Exhibit Gallery: Beyond the Front Counter
Learn about acting as a docent in the exhibits to spark curiosity, ensure visitor safety, and help preserve the exhibits themselves. This training includes supplemental tabletop activities.

Saturday, February 22, 2025	2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Saturday, May 24, 2025	2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Wetlands Park Trailkeepers
This is an in-person class for new Wetlands Park Trailkeeper volunteers. Current volunteers are welcome to attend as a refresher. Learn about reporting and procedures for the program.

Saturday, December 21, 2024	10:00 am - 11:30 am
Saturday, February 15, 2025	10:00 am - 11:30 am
Saturday, April 18, 2025	10:00 am - 11:30 am
Saturday, June 21, 2025	10:00 am - 11:30 am
Saturday, August 16, 2025	10:00 am - 11:30 am
Saturday, October 18, 2025	10:00 am - 11:30 am
Saturday, December 20, 2025	10:00 am - 11:30 am

Education Facilitator "Brown Bag" Training/Discussion

to be announced

Plant ID Class
A hands-on examination of the most common plants found in the Nature Preserve.  Participants are encouraged to make their own observations and use a workbook to record comparisons and other notes. The class will be inside and outside. We will take a short walk outside in the Nature Preserve with frequent stops. We will also discuss some ethnobotanical uses. 

Saturday, February 2, 2025	9:00 am - 10:30 am
Saturday, May 4, 2025	9:00 am - 10:30 am