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Training Opportunities

Nature Conservancy volunteers at a Cascade Head Preserve naturalist training. © Susan Healy

Our trainings provide volunteers with a variety of opportunities to develop and expand leadership, naturalist or surveying skills while helping to protect some of Oregon's most remarkable places.

Most of this year's trainings have passed, but check back for additional opportunities. All trainings will be offered again in April, 2010. For more information, including how to apply, please contact Molly Dougherty at 503 802-8100 or mdougherty@tnc.org (except where otherwise noted).

Naturalist
Like meeting the public and want to learn more about Oregon's natural history? Become a volunteer naturalist! Greet visitors, answer questions and educate visitors about usage guidelines at our most heavily visited preserves. Volunteers patrol "their" preserves at least twice during field season.
Camassia Natural Area (season April - June)
Cascade Head Preserve (season May - Oct.)
Tom McCall Preserve (season April - June)

Crew Leader
Like working outside? This opportunity is for you! Crew leaders provide support and leadership for work parties around the state. Volunteers commit to leading two work parties during field season.

Weed Watcher
Want to help protect biodiversity while you hike? Become a "weed watcher!" Prevent the establishment of invasive plants by surveying for and reporting new infestations. For more information, please contact Tania Siemens at 541 914-0701 or tsiemens@tnc.org.
Training Opportunity: TBD