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SUMMARY:Deadline to register for Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist Course (online & In-Person) Fall 2026
DESCRIPTION:Course runs September 1–October 10\, 2026 and includes: \nEvery Tuesday and Thursday night from 6–8 PM on Zoom on the following nights:\nSeptember 1\, 3\, 8\, 10\, 15\, 17\, 22\, 24\, 29\nOctober 1\, 6\, 8\nTwo required in-person Saturdays 9 am–5 pm at Cincinnati Nature Center (no make-ups)\nSaturday\, September 19\nSaturday\, October 10 (last class) \nRegistration Requirements: Preregistration required. Register by August 28\, 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.\nFall 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 September 1–October 10\, 2026 and includes: \nEvery Tuesday and Thursday night from 6–8 PM on Zoom on the following nights:\nSeptember 1\, 3\, 8\, 10\, 15\, 17\, 22\, 24\, 29\nOctober 1\, 6\, 8\nTwo required in-person Saturdays 9 am–5 pm at Cincinnati Nature Center (no make-ups)\nSaturday\, September 19\nSaturday\, October 10 (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/deadline-to-register-for-ohio-certified-volunteer-naturalist-course-online-in-person-fall-2026/
LOCATION:Cincinnati Nature Center – Rowe Woods\, 4949 Tealtown Rd.\, Milford\, OH\, 45150\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Trainings and Classes,Virtual Event (ie. Zoom, Webex)
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