Volunteering in Northwest Ohio

From native plant strewardship and trail maintenance to education and outreach, there are so many ways to get involved as a volunteer with The Nature Conservancy in Ohio. Whether you're a student, retiree or working professional, we have a role that will fit your skills and schedule.

In addition to helping preserve the natural environment, volunteering with our program provides a chance to connect with like-minded individuals, learn new skills and gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the natural world. If you're ready to make a difference and give back to the community, we encourage you to contact us today to become a volunteer. Thank you for your interest in supporting our goal to protect and preserve nature for people and wildlife.
 

Volunteer Opportunities

Education and Outreach

There are so many opportunities to engage nature lovers through education and outreach at TNC. Volunteers can lead a nature hike on the first Saturdays of each month May-October at Kitty Todd Nature Preserve or by volunteering to help with special events at Kitty Todd or Great Egret Marsh.

Native Plant Stewardship

Nuisance plants threaten Ohio’s natural areas by displacing native plants, degrading wildlife habitat and increasing erosion and siltation in streams. Volunteers can help TNC remove these plants from Kitty Todd Nature Preserve. Year round, flexible schedule.

Interested in gardening? Volunteers can help maintain the native plant demonstration garden at Kitty Todd Nature Preserve. Weekly, March-November, flexible schedule.

Seed Collection

Native plants are critically important to the health of ecosystems. Volunteers can help TNC collect native plant seeds from Kitty Todd Nature Preserve that will be propagated and used in restoration and habitat protection projects throughout the Oak Openings Region. Flexible schedule.

Habitat and Wildlife Monitoring

Understanding changes in the land or wildlife abundance is critical to the conservation of natural areas. From documenting different pollinators to monitoring the native plant communities, volunteers can help us evaluate habitat health and species at Kitty Todd Nature Preserve. Year round, flexible schedule.
 

How to Sign Up

Contact Ohio Community and Conservation Specialist Angie Burke at ohvolunteer@tnc.org if you are interested in signing up for any of the volunteer opportunities listed above. We're excited to work with you!