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SUMMARY:Ohio Certified Naturalist Course starting 3/10 Online
DESCRIPTION:Course runs March 10–April 18\, 2026 and includes: \nEvery Tuesday and Thursday night from 6–8 PM on Zoom on the following nights:\nMarch 10\, 12\, 17\, 19\, 24\, 26\, 31\nApril 2\, 7\, 9\, 14\, 16\nTwo required in-person Saturdays 9 am–5 pm at Cincinnati Nature Center (no make-ups)\nMarch 28\nApril 18 (last class) \nRegistration Requirements: Preregistration required. Register by March 6\, 2026. \nRecommended Audience: This program is available to adults and mature teens 16 and up; however\, only participants ages 18 and up who complete the course will receive certification through OSU. \nProgram Description: Cincinnati Nature Center is proud to be a host site and partner with Ohio State University Extension for this 40-hour educational course that encompasses the topics of Ohio’s watersheds\, aquatic life\, geology\, soils\, plants\, forests\, insects\, and animals (reptiles\, amphibians\, birds and mammals). \nEach topic is taught by experts and community stakeholders from across the region. \nTo receive certification\, upon completing the OCVN course participants must document 40 hours of volunteer service and/or continuing education at any Ohio organization with a compatible program mission. In addition\, after certification\, 30 hours of volunteer service and/or continuing education are required annually to remain certified. \nIf you choose not to pursue certification\, you are still welcome to take this course for your own knowledge and enjoyment. \nMore information about the OCVN program can be found on Extension’s Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist Page. \nTo understand more about the certification requirements\, visit the OCVN’s Frequently Asked Questions Webpage. \nThe mission of the Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist program is to “promote awareness and citizen stewardship of Ohio’s natural resources through science-based education and community service.” \nThe course is offered throughout the state\, and Cincinnati Nature Center is the largest provider. Here\, we offer four different formats—one is sure to fit your needs! Plan ahead and mark your calendars to register\, because each cohort sells out quickly! \nProgram Benefits: \nMeet like-minded new friends and get to know Nature Center staff while taking your commitment to nature a step further!\nLearn about the biology\, ecology\, and natural history of Ohio and how to share the knowledge with others.\nBecome part of a local and statewide network of dedicated volunteers.\nApply your talents and passion to protecting\, restoring\, and understanding Ohio’s natural treasures.\nMeet experts in a variety of fields.\nPlease note: \nThis program is available to adults and mature teens 16 and up; however\, only participants ages 18 and up who complete the course will receive certification through OSU.\nAll courses require a computer or tablet for you to watch videos and take quizzes at home.\nWhat to Expect: Spring Cohort (live online evenings and two weekend field-based learning sessions at Rowe Woods) \nThis schedule is ideal for people working traditional hours. It blends evening online lectures every Tuesday and Thursday from 6–8 pm with two Saturday field days. \nCourse runs March 10–April 18\, 2026 and includes: \nEvery Tuesday and Thursday night from 6–8 PM on Zoom on the following nights:\nMarch 10\, 12\, 17\, 19\, 24\, 26\, 31\nApril 2\, 7\, 9\, 14\, 16\nTwo required in-person Saturdays 9 am–5 pm at Cincinnati Nature Center (no make-ups)\nMarch 28\nApril 18 (last class)\n$320 includes OSU certification fees and all required reading materials. All cancellations or transfers are subject to a $50 administrative fee per request. Cancellations made with less than two weeks’ notice will not be refunded.
URL:https://greenumbrella.org/event/ohio-certified-naturalist-course-starting-3-10-online/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event (ie. Zoom, Webex),Volunteer Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Habitat Restoration at Whitetail Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Give back to nature while spending time outdoors at one of our habitat restoration volunteer events. Open to both new and returning volunteers\, these hands-on workdays offer a great opportunity to explore our local nature preserves\, connect with the community\, and make a meaningful impact. Volunteers may help remove invasive plants\, maintain trails\, install signage\, or clean up litter. All tools and guidance are provided\, and no prior experience is necessary.
URL:https://greenumbrella.org/event/habitat-restoration-at-whitetail-nature-preserve/
LOCATION:Whitetail Woods Nature Preserve\, 5880 Hillside Ave.\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45233\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Outdoor Activites,Volunteer Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T160000
DTSTAMP:20260204T180414Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T180414Z
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SUMMARY:Habitat Restoration at Bender Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Give back to nature while spending time outdoors at one of our habitat restoration volunteer events. Open to both new and returning volunteers\, these hands-on workdays offer a great opportunity to explore our local nature preserves\, connect with the community\, and make a meaningful impact. Volunteers may help remove invasive plants\, maintain trails\, install signage\, or clean up litter. All tools and guidance are provided\, and no prior experience is necessary.
URL:https://greenumbrella.org/event/habitat-restoration-at-bender-nature-preserve/
LOCATION:Bender Mountain Nature Preserve\, 6320-6468 Bender Rd.\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45233\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Outdoor Activites,Volunteer Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Kingswood Park Community Tree Planting Day
DESCRIPTION:Start your spring off right this April by joining us in our effort to plant 100 native trees at Kingswood Park! Volunteers will plant small\, bare-root tree saplings across the various natural areas of the park. Make sure to wear durable\, layered clothing\, long pants\, long sleeves\, and sturdy closed-toed shoes. Volunteers should bring work gloves\, a water bottle\, sunglasses\, a hat\, and anything else necessary for working outdoors. Tools will be provided. For questions\, please email Araya Spangler at aspangler@ohioriverfdn.org or call/text at (513) 505-3214. \nRegistration is required. Please use this link to sign up.
URL:https://greenumbrella.org/event/kingswood-park-community-tree-planting-day/
LOCATION:Kingswood Park (Duke Blvd\, Mason\, OH)\, Duke Blvd\, Mason\, OH\, 45040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Outdoor Activites,Volunteer Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T120000
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SUMMARY:Greater Cincinnati Earth Day Celebration Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Greater Cincinnati Earth Coalition is proud to announce that the Greater Cincinnati Earth Day Celebration Festival will return to downtown Cincinnati at Washington Park on Sunday\, April 19\, 2026\, from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 PM.\nThis year’s event\, themed “Green Cincinnati\,” serves as a public launchpad for the city’s ambitious climate goals. Moving the festival back to Over-the-Rhine places the event at the center of the region it serves\, transforming the park into a living model of the five year term of the Green Cincinnati Plan 2023. The festival expects to draw 8\,000 attendees from across the tri-state region.
URL:https://greenumbrella.org/event/greater-cincinnati-earth-day-celebration-festival/
LOCATION:Washington Park\, 1230 Elm St\,\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes, Workshops + Lectures,Family + Youth,Free,Volunteer Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Give a Hoot for Oxbow - Spring River Sweep!
DESCRIPTION:Join Oxbow\, Inc. and Greenspace Alliance for the 2026 Give a Hoot for Oxbow – Volunteer Series!\n\n\nThis series will include monthly opportunities to volunteer at the Oxbow Nature Conservancy and make a positive difference for wetlands! Each event will focus on a specific task related to habitat restoration. Projects may include but are not limited to invasive plant removal\, native plantings\, river sweeps\, and other clean-up activities.\n\n\nWe hope you will join us for the first series event\, Give a Hoot for Oxbow – Spring River Sweep! Help Oxbow\, Inc. clean up flood debris at the Oxbow Nature Conservancy on April 25th\, 2026\, from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.\n\nWe will meet at the South Entrance of Oxbow Nature Conservancy. There is no exact address for this entrance\, but you can use these directions to locate it:\n\nHead south onto Hollywood Blvd. towards the casino\nUse the left lane\, follow the casino signs for the “annex receiving”\nOnce over the  levee\, take the gravel drive on the left before the railroad crossing\nFollow the gravel road to the parking area ahead.\n\n\nFor questions about the event\, please contact Oxbow\, Inc. at (812)290-2941 or email oxbow1@oxbowinc.org\n\n\nTo participate in one of the Give a Hoot for Oxbow events\, please complete the registration form and waiver by scanning the QR code on the graphic or following this link: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/_9SZcnfoHT7bCA9uKfJkqQ
URL:https://greenumbrella.org/event/give-a-hoot-for-oxbow-spring-river-sweep/
LOCATION:Oxbow Nature Conservancy\, 17160-17278 Reardon Dr\, Lawrenceburg\, IN\, 47025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family + Youth,Free,Outdoor Activites,Volunteer Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Cleanup of the Banks of the Ohio river
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Earth Day\, please join Reef Expeditions as we remove debris from the banks of the Ohio River. Together\, we’ll work along the riverbank to help protect our waterways and prevent plastic pollution from reaching the ocean. Please wear long-sleeved shirts\, pants\, and stable shoes for safety\, and bring water\, work gloves\, nets\, and grabber poles to aid in our cleanup efforts. Your participation is crucial in safeguarding aquatic ecosystems\, as nearly 8 trillion tons of plastic has already impacted our waters\, causing unnecessary wildlife mortality. Please RSVP by April 24th (Friday) with the number of people attending at jv.reefexpeditions@gmail.com. For more information about our mission\, visit www.reefexpeditions.org. Together\, we can make a difference!
URL:https://greenumbrella.org/event/cleanup-of-the-banks-of-the-ohio-river/
LOCATION:2501 Riverside Dr.\, Cincinnati\, OH  45202\, 2501 Riverside Drive\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45255\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Outdoor Activites,Volunteer Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T133000
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UID:10002859-1777383000-1777392000@greenumbrella.org
SUMMARY:Habitat Restoration at Delshire Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Give back to nature while spending time outdoors at one of our habitat restoration volunteer events. Open to both new and returning volunteers\, these hands-on workdays offer a great opportunity to explore our local nature preserves\, connect with the community\, and make a meaningful impact. Volunteers may help remove invasive plants\, maintain trails\, install signage\, or clean up litter. All tools and guidance are provided\, and no prior experience is necessary.
URL:https://greenumbrella.org/event/habitat-restoration-at-delshire-nature-preserve/
LOCATION:Delshire Nature Preserve\, 202 Felicia Dr.\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45238\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Outdoor Activites,Volunteer Opportunities
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