Benefits of Volunteering
Create lifelong memories and share your passion for nature, recreation and the outdoors with others Belong to a like-minded group that works with TNC staff, visitors and other volunteers to make the Conservation Campus a safe, fun, educational, and relaxing place for people of all ages to enjoy Volunteer time may be counted as match toward grants the Conservancy receives, so benefits of your support are two-fold!
About The Nature Conservancy
Grand River
The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization in the world. We are an international, non-profit organization, and our mission is to preserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. The Nature Conservancy in Ohio was established in 1958 and has helped protect more than 60,000 acres of ecologically significant land and waters. If you are interested in volunteering with us, please contact:
Nathan Randolph nrandolph@tnc.org 440-563-9438
Grand River Conservation Campus © Randall Schieber
Volunteer Opportunities
Buildings & Office
Grounds & Trails
Mowing select areas around buildings Branch removal in mowed areas Weed trimming around buildings Posting and maintaining signage & kiosks
General inspection of grounds & playground
Picking up trash
Power tools & equipment
Painting interior & exterior Cleaning interior & exterior Minor repairs Bathroom & general cleaning Window washing General inspection of exterior (roof, siding, windows) & interior (plumbing, electrical, pest issues)
Future Opportunities Nature Center (coming 2016)
Open & close nature center on days it is open to the public & schools
Serve as nature center docent
Provide training to teachers & parents on facility’s educational opportunities
Provide education programs to school children & visitors
maintenance
Filling pot holes in driveway
Lead nature hikes
Assistance with native flower bed design, planting, weeding & mulching
Help with creation of educational exhibits & materials
Help clean & maintain exhibits