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Nature Ambassadors, Montgomery Parks, Maryland
ORGANIZATION: Montgomery Parks, M-NCPPC
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7 people are interested
Nature Ambassadors are Montgomery Park's elite corps of TEEN volunteers who support special events at our four nature centers and Brookside Gardens from September 2017 through May 2018.
Nature Ambassadors commit to 9 nature themed special events (approximately one a month), working directly with Park's professional naturalists and horticulturists, and gain real skill and experience - invaluable if you're interested in a career in the natural sciences!
Activities may include leading groups of children on a leaf scavenger hunt, showing visitors how to make apple cider with a cider press, introducing visitors to monarch caterpillars, assisting with bat crafts, and helping kids and their parents understand the process of turning maple sap into syrup!
Training will be held at one of the nature centers in early September. Volunteers will then create their schedule by selecting a minimum of 9 of the 26 one day events held at the four nature centers and Brookside Gardens.
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About Montgomery Parks, M-NCPPC
Location:
Wheaton Headquarters, 2425 Reedie Drive, Wheaton, MD 20902, US
Mission Statement
Protect and interpret our valuable natural and cultural resources; balance the demand for recreation with the need for conservation; offer a variety of enjoyable recreational activities that encourage healthy lifestyles; and provide clean, safe, and accessible places for leisure-time activities.
Description
Our agency is located just north of Washington D.C., and was originally created to protect the stream valleys around the D.C. area. We have grown into a 34,000 acre park system with over 400 local, urban and regional parks; recreation centers; ballfields; playgrounds; nature centers, a botanic garden and over 200 miles of trails.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Montgomery County Parksvarious locations at our nature centers and gardenSilver Spring, MD 20902
DATE POSTED
August 4, 2017
SKILLS
- General Education
- Child Development
- Environmental Education
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- Teens
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 14
- Orientation or Training
- Commit to working 9 special events
- Mandatory Training