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  • 24 Jan 2025 8:36 AM | Brenda Metcalf (Administrator)

    Cuyahoga Valley National Park Seeking Volunteers

    Cuyahoga Valley National Park is seeking groups and individuals who may be interested in helping research/maintain/preserve/restore some of the historically significant barns (and farmsteads) within the park. In addition to barns and farmsteads within the park, they also have an active railroad built in the 1870s, the 1820s built Ohio and Erie Canal (a section of which is a National Historic Landmark and are trying to keep this section watered), and numerous environmental projects associated with the Cuyahoga River and surrounding forest and grasslands. The National Park Service also has Historic Preservation Teams that can come to the park and provide training in restoration and preservation skills. 

    If you are interested, please reach out to Kelsey Voit, NPS Museum Curator, at kelsey_voit@nps.gov, and Grant Day, Cultural Resources Program Manager, at grant_day@nps.gov.

    The National Park Service is also seeking volunteers for the following areas;

    ·                    Archeological Assistant: Both field and lab positions available. Field positions will monitor known archeological sites. Lab positions will organize and research various files and records.  

    ·                    Citizen Science: Work with park staff to monitor and survey numerous native plant and animal species throughout CVNP.  

    ·                    Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad: Be a part of the iconic events on the railroad. Opportunities exist for train crew: Trainmen, Concessionaires, Servers, Platform Attendants and Guest Ambassadors, Education Program Assistants, Maintenance and Mechanical Support.  

    ·                    Cycling School: Facilitate a biking experience for youth from the Cleveland and Akron areas. Assist with fitting bikes and helmets to youth, accompanying youth on a bike ride along the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail, and ensuring safety.  

    ·                    Donor Garden: Tend to and maintain the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park donor garden by grooming, watering and planting native species. 

    ·                    Environmental Education Center: Seeking volunteers interested in youth environmental education programming. Assist with Junior Ranger events and outdoor education programs.  

    ·                    First Ladies National Historic Site: Greet and engage with visitors of the site. Assist with youth historical interpretation.  

    ·                    Habitat Restoration: Assist with invasive plant management at park-selected sites. Work includes seed collection of native plants under supervision, planting native plants, and working in the park greenhouse.  

    ·                    James A. Garfield National Historic Site: Greet and engage with visitors of the site. Assist with youth historical education programming.  

    ·                    Junior Ranger Fishing Assistant: Assist staff leading public fishing programs primarily with youth. Assist with instructing participants on how to fish and fishing safety. Volunteers may also be needed to assist with equipment maintenance.  

    ·                    Rail Rover: Present informal interpretation aboard Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad on regularly scheduled runs. Distribute literature, share animal pelts, and answer questions about the national park.  

    ·                    Special Events Team: Assist with Cuyahoga Valley National Park Concert Series, Conservancy for CVNP programming, and other special events. Help with directing traffic flow in the parking lot, taking tickets, and answering visitor questions.  

    ·                    Trail Maintenance: Assist in building, maintaining, and improving the bike, hike, and horse trails in CVNP using hand tools and power equipment.  

    ·                    Trail Mix Shop Greeter: Assist retail staff in the operation of stores by providing excellent customer service, greeting visitors, and providing park information/orientation.  

    ·                    Visitor Center Assistant - Boston Mill, Canal Exploration Center, Hunt House  Assist rangers with the operation of the visitor center. Greet visitors, provide information/orientation and complete bookstore sales. Most work will be performed indoors in historic structures.  

     

    Contact the volunteer office at volunteer@forcvnp.org or 440-717-3846, or visit Volunteers-In-Parks (VIP) - Cuyahoga Valley National Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov) for more information regarding these opportunities. 


  • 26 Aug 2024 12:10 PM | Brenda Metcalf (Administrator)

    Please consider presenting at this year’s “Winter Snow CONFERENCE”, Friday, January 31st – Saturday, February 1st, 2025. This conference will be held at Camp Nuhop, Hemlock Campus: 5370 Bunkerhill North Rd., Butler, OH 44822.

    Presenters at the Winter Conference will receive a $25 discount on full conference registration and a $20 discount on a Saturday only registration.

    Presentation topics can be diverse and if possible, relate to winter, but should relate to one of the following: STEM, Arts, Environmental Literacy, 21st Century Skills or Careers, and the Environment. Please fill out this presenter form completely and return by September 30th, 2024, to: Amanda Kriner at akriner12@gmail.com


  • 26 Aug 2024 12:08 PM | Brenda Metcalf (Administrator)

    Since it is back to school time, and we are learning new things now is a chance to learn more about EECO.  It is also an opportunity to teach someone else about the amazing programs and events that EECO offers all over Ohio! 


  • 09 Oct 2021 7:12 PM | Ann Drake (Administrator)

    2022 Earth Expeditions

    Miami University’s Project Dragonfly is accepting applications for 2022 Earth Expeditions graduate courses that offer extraordinary experiences in 15 countries throughout the world. http://EarthExpeditions.MiamiOH.edu

    Earth Expeditions can build toward the Global Field Program (GFP), a master’s degree that combines summer field courses worldwide with weblearning communities so that students can complete the GFP master’s part-time from anywhere in the United States or abroad. http://GFP.MiamiOH.edu

    Project Dragonfly also offers the Advanced Inquiry Program (AIP) master’s degree that combines web instruction from Miami University with experiential learning and field study through several AIPMaster Institutions in the U.S.

    Applications for Miami’s 2022 cohorts are being accepted now with place-based experiences provided at zoos and botanical gardens in Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Denver, Jacksonville, New York, San Diego, Seattle, and St. Louis. http://AIP.MiamiOH.edu

    Graduate tuition for all programs is greatly reduced because of support from Miami University.

  • 09 Oct 2021 11:16 AM | Ann Drake (Administrator)

    Grant Writing Workshops

    The Ohio EPA Office of Environmental Education typically offers grant writing workshops around the state throughout the year. Once staff are able to travel again, the following workshops will be offered. If interested in finding out more, please contact Dennis Clement at dennis.clement@epa.ohio.gov

    • Grant Writing 101: Finding the Right Funder. Prospecting tips to help you identify foundations, corporations, and government grant programs, and how to approach different kinds of grantmakers.
    • Grant Writing 102: Writing a Winning Proposal. How to avoid common mistakes applicants make, and develop realistic objectives, activities and budgets. OEEF will be referred to during this session.
  • 09 Oct 2021 11:12 AM | Ann Drake (Administrator)

    Grant Applications

    The Ohio Environmental Education Fund (OEEF) invites applications for mini grants ($500 - $5,000) and general grants ($5,000 - $50,000) for education projects targeting pre-school through university students and teachers, the general public, and the regulated community.

    Prospective applicants can start the application process by opening an account in Ohio EPA’s eBusiness Center at https://ebiz.epa.ohio.gov/

    Ohio EPA encourages OEEF applicants to discuss their proposal ideas with OEEF staff members before completing their applications. OEEF staff members will be happy to provide a pre-review of draft applications as they are under development in the online grant service.

    Electronic Letter of Intent Deadline is due by 5:00 p.m. on January 8th, 2022.

    Application Deadline is 5:00 p.m on January 15th, 2022.

  • 09 Oct 2021 11:06 AM | Ann Drake (Administrator)

    Student Career Resources

    Career Paths in Arboriculture: International Society of Arboriculture https://www.isa-arbor.com/Careers/Careers-in-Arboriculture/Career-Paths-Flowchart

    American Water Works Association Career Center AWWA Career Center https://careercenter.awwa.org/

    Ohio Department of Education Career Pathways https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Career-Tech/Career-Connections/Career-Pathways

    Students who are looking for a career in Science and Research here is a great site https://kids.niehs.nih.gov/topics/environment-health/meet-the-scientist/lab-coat/index.htm

    The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife has information about education and preparation for positions in Wildlife Enforcement, Fish Management, Wildlife Careers, and more. https://ohiodnr.gov/wps/portal/gov/odnr/buy-and-apply/sup-port-odnr/jobs/wildlife-careers

  • 09 Oct 2021 10:59 AM | Ann Drake (Administrator)

    Save the Date: EECO Annual Conference 2022

    Hueston Woods State Park, in SW Ohio
    March 31 - April 2, 2022

    Get ready to join us in SW Ohio for the EECO Annual Conference which will be packed with fun, learning, community, and fossils!

    Thursday
    Student Wildlife Research Symposium

    Friday
    Field tripsWorkshopsOpen Space

    Saturday
    SessionsAnnual MeetingAuctionAwards Banquet

    Saturday Keynote
    Learn about “the Big Woods”
    with Shawn Connor, Hueston Woods Naturalist

    Sunday
    Bird HikeEECO Tour

    Information & registration will be posted at
    https://eeco.wildapricot.org/

  • 09 Oct 2021 10:55 AM | Ann Drake (Administrator)

    Student Wildlife Research Symposium: Call for Proposals

    The Call for Proposals is now open for the Ohio Student Wildlife Research Symposium. The Symposium will take place as part of the Annual EECO Conference on March 31, 2022 at Hueston Woods State Park.

    Any middle or high school-aged student can present a poster on research related to native Ohio wildlife and their habitats. Paper presentations are selected by a panel to "ill a limited number of presentation slots. Paper presentations must be completed research. Posters can be either completed or ongoing research. Guidelines are included in the Call for Proposals. Submissions not selected for Paper Presentations will be allowed to present their research as part of the Poster Session. Please see the abstracts from previous Symposiums below for past presentation and poster topics.

    Proposals shall be accepted between now and January 14, 2022. For more details, please visit https://ohiodnr.gov/wps/portal/gov/odnr/discover-and-learn/education-training/environmental-education/student-wildlife-research-symposium

    Anyone with an interest in Ohio’s wildlife can attend the Symposium. Registration fees apply, discounted rates for students. Registration will open in December or January through the EECO website https://eeco.wildapricot.org/.

  • 18 Aug 2020 7:43 AM | Brenda Metcalf (Administrator)

    Winter Snow – Creative Ways to Teach STEM in the Winter!

    EECO Winter VIRTUAL CONFERENCE 2021

    This years’ “Winter Snow CONFERENCE,” will be January 30th, 2021. The conference will be held online, and presenters are encouraged to create lessons that are hands-on and transferable for classroom teachers. If your lesson has outdoor components, keep modifications in mind for students who do not have access to the outdoors at home.

    Presentation topics can be diverse and if possible relate to winter, but should relate to one of the following: STEM, Arts, Environmental Literacy, 21st Century Skills or Careers and the Environment. If interested, please fill out the presenter form completely and return by September 7th  to: Amanda Kriner at akriner@richlandcountyoh.us


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