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14 people are interested
Museum, Trail and Nature Guides required for Oakland Nature Preserve
ORGANIZATION: Oakland Nature Preserve
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14 people are interested
We are eagerly recruiting volunteers for our Museuem, Trail and Nature Guide Program at Oakland Nature Preserve. Our Guides will offer guided tours throughout the property (musuem, trails & boardwalk) on a weekend/daily basis.
Whether you are an enthusiast or an nature expert, or passionate about the enviroment, restoration, conservation or preservation, we'd love to hear from you.
We offer a full and rigorous training program on the Museum’s artifacts, our ongoing resoration efforts and the trails and boardwalk on our property.
Volunteer Museum, Trail & Nature Guide Requirements:
- At least 18 years old (or signed parental consent form)
- Reliable transportation
- Friendly and outgoing
- Comfortable standing for long periods or walking 1 to 4 miles in a day
- Desire to learn about Florida’s ecosystems, plants, animals and the history of the Preserve
- Desire to become proficient in material for at least 2 tours
- Minimum 6-month commitment and 4-weeks’ notice
- Minimum of 1 - 2 Saturday’s per month
- Minimum of 2 - 4 hours per day
- Attire must be comfortable and weather-appropriate, close-toed shoes; bring your own sunscreen, insect repellent, hat, water and food.
- Appearance must be neat and clean; no perfumes or scented lotions.
Our Volunteer Guides receive complimentary:
- Oakland Nature Preserve Membership (free admission to Saturday programs)
- Oakland Nature Preserve t-shirt, water bottle, key chain
- Name badgeIf you are interested in this or other volunteer opportunities at Oakland Nature Preserve, contact Emily Haft at outreach@oaklandnaturepreserve.org for more information.
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About Oakland Nature Preserve
Location:
747 Machete Trail, Oakland, FL 34760, US
Mission Statement
Our Mission: To promote understanding of the fragile balances between mankind and the environment by EDUCATING present and future generations about natural ecosystems of Lake Apopka Basin and by RESTORING and CONSERVING the lands within the Preserve.
Description
The Oakland Nature Preserve is a 128-acre preserve located just west of Orlando, Florida in the town of Oakland, situated on the south shore of Lake Apopka . The Preserve was created to inspire people of all ages to become good stewards of the natural environment, by providing a place to explore and learn about the history and ecology of Central Florida. We offer several hiking trails through oak and pine forests, and a beautifully shaded boardwalk leading through natural wetlands to a covered pavilion on Lake Apopka. Our sustainably-built Visitor & Environmental Education Center offer live animal exhibits, a cultural and natural history museum, a lecture hall for educational programs, and a shaded serenity porch complete with rocking chairs for your relaxation between hikes!
Since the late 1990’s, volunteers have donated thousands of hours to ONP habitat restoration, fund raising, and education. Oakland Nature Preserve’s continued success is not possible without the generosity and dedication of our volunteers. The 128 acre Preserve and the Environmental Education Center offer a number of opportunities for people to help us accomplish our mission.
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WHERE
747 Machete TrailOakland, FL 34760
DATE POSTED
October 17, 2018
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Habitat Restoration
- Public Speaking
- Botany
- Environmental Education
- General Education
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- Minimum 6-month commitment and 4-weeks’ notice