Volunteer: Habitat Heroes - 03/28/26Join us for a springtime Habitat Heroes program! Become a hero for the environment by working with our stewardship department to create more sustainable and quality habitat for the benefit of nature and people alike. During this project, invasive honeysuckle will be cut from the savanna. Tools and instructions will be provided. Program: Conservation Join us for a springtime Habitat Heroes program! Become a hero for the environment by working with our stewardship department to create more sustainable and quality habitat for the benefit of nature and people alike. During this project, invasive honeysuckle will be cut from the savanna. Tools and instructions will be provided. Program: Conservation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Mar 28, 2026 Zip Code: 43462 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Habitat Heroes - 04/18/26Join us for a second springtime Habitat Heroes program! Work with our stewardship department to become a hero for the environment and create a more sustainable and quality habitat. During this project, invasive buckthorn will be cut from the park. Tools and instructions will be provided. Program: Conservation Join us for a second springtime Habitat Heroes program! Work with our stewardship department to become a hero for the environment and create a more sustainable and quality habitat. During this project, invasive buckthorn will be cut from the park. Tools and instructions will be provided. Program: Conservation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Apr 18, 2026 Zip Code: 43551 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Adopt-A-Garden Information Meeting & KickoffDo you have a green thumb and enjoy working outdoors? Are you curious about the benefits of native plants? Join staff and returning volunteers to learn about the adoptable native gardens and plant beds within your Wood County Parks and what you can do to help! Program: Conservation Do you have a green thumb and enjoy working outdoors? Are you curious about the benefits of native plants? Join staff and returning volunteers to learn about the adoptable native gardens and plant beds within your Wood County Parks and what you can do to help! Program: Conservation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Apr 21, 2026 Zip Code: 43551 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: National Pedal at the Park 05/03/26Participants come to the bike park for some early-season fun on two wheels! We’ll have bike inspections, swag, instruction, and bike challenges to test rider skills and potentially win prizes! Volunteer will primarily be responsible for registering and guiding visitors, distributing complementary swag, assisting with set-up and tear-down. Program: Recreation Participants come to the bike park for some early-season fun on two wheels! We’ll have bike inspections, swag, instruction, and bike challenges to test rider skills and potentially win prizes! Volunteer will primarily be responsible for registering and guiding visitors, distributing complementary swag, assisting with set-up and tear-down. Program: Recreation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On May 3, 2026 Zip Code: 43462 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: May the Fourth Be with You – Star Wars Celebration 05/04/26Calling all Star Wars fans! Join the Way Library and Wood County Park District for an evening celebrating one of the world’s most beloved sci-fi stories. The W.W. Knight Nature Preserve will have self-guided activities like Star Wars crafts, games, challenges, and an Ewok search! Story time with Way Library and a nature hike with naturalists and Jedi will also be a part of the event. Volunteers may assist with set-up, guiding participants through the craft, games, or challenges, adding to the Star Wars theme, and tear-down. Costumes are highly encouraged! Training provided for all activities. Program: Outreach Calling all Star Wars fans! Join the Way Library and Wood County Park District for an evening celebrating one of the world’s most beloved sci-fi stories. The W.W. Knight Nature Preserve will have self-guided activities like Star Wars crafts, games, challenges, and an Ewok search! Story time with Way Library and a nature hike with naturalists and Jedi will also be a part of the event. Volunteers may assist with set-up, guiding participants through the craft, games, or challenges, adding to the Star Wars theme, and tear-down. Costumes are highly encouraged! Training provided for all activities. Program: Outreach Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On May 4, 2026 Zip Code: 43551 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Nurture the Nursery 05/19/26Help plant, maintain, and harvest seed from the native plants in the nursery. All tools and training provided. Program: Conservation Help plant, maintain, and harvest seed from the native plants in the nursery. All tools and training provided. Program: Conservation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On May 19, 2026 Zip Code: 43551 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Nurture the Nursery: Potluck 05/26/26Help plant, maintain, and harvest seed from the native plants in the nursery. All tools and training provided. Bring a dish and join the stewardship department in a potluck lunch at the end of the program. Program: Conservation Help plant, maintain, and harvest seed from the native plants in the nursery. All tools and training provided. Bring a dish and join the stewardship department in a potluck lunch at the end of the program. Program: Conservation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On May 26, 2026 Zip Code: 43551 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Paddle the Pond - June 2026 ShiftsParticipants enjoy canoes and kayaks on a first-come-first-serve basis between 4:00 – 7:30pm. All equipment provided. VOLUNTEERS will be responsible for checking participants in, fitting and sizing of life jackets and paddles, beginner instruction (when appropriate and comfortable), positive public interaction, and serving as safety eyes. Training provided at the time of volunteering. Weather looking iffy? You'll hear about cancellation by 2:00pm (nothing if all is good). Contact Craig Spicer with questions 419-661-1697x3 cspicer@wcparks.org Program: Recreation Participants enjoy canoes and kayaks on a first-come-first-serve basis between 4:00 – 7:30pm. All equipment provided. VOLUNTEERS will be responsible for checking participants in, fitting and sizing of life jackets and paddles, beginner instruction (when appropriate and comfortable), positive public interaction, and serving as safety eyes. Training provided at the time of volunteering. Weather looking iffy? You'll hear about cancellation by 2:00pm (nothing if all is good). Contact Craig Spicer with questions 419-661-1697x3 cspicer@wcparks.org Program: Recreation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 43551 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Frog Monitoring Hour Log 2026Record hours here each time you monitor. Monitoring period finished 6/14/26. Registered Frog Monitor Volunteers survey the anuran (frog and toad) population in our parks. Training required before monitors can log hours. For more information contact Program Naturalist, Craig Spicer - 419-661-1697x3 | cspicer@wcparks.org Program: Monitoring Record hours here each time you monitor. Monitoring period finished 6/14/26. Registered Frog Monitor Volunteers survey the anuran (frog and toad) population in our parks. Training required before monitors can log hours. For more information contact Program Naturalist, Craig Spicer - 419-661-1697x3 | cspicer@wcparks.org Program: Monitoring Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Runs Until Jul 31, 2026 Zip Code: 43402 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Project FeederwatchJoin citizen scientists around the world to count wintering birds. A presentation about how to identify and count the birds will be followed by a practice session at the feeders. This informational session will train volunteer interested in doing Bird Monitoring for an ongoing volunteer opportunity. Program: Monitoring Join citizen scientists around the world to count wintering birds. A presentation about how to identify and count the birds will be followed by a practice session at the feeders. This informational session will train volunteer interested in doing Bird Monitoring for an ongoing volunteer opportunity. Program: Monitoring Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 43551 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Adopt-a-Garden - Otsego ParkOur native plant gardens need your help! Gain valuable gardening experience while helping your local parks and community! Sign-up to be part of a team of people who design, implement and care for the native plant gardens. Staff will meet you in the spring to get you started. You choose the day and time to visit and tend to the garden. We will supply the plants and tools you need for a successful garden. Sign-up to be care for a native plant gardens. You choose your schedule. Coordinate with park district stewardship staff before beginning: Hayley Barrett, hbarrett@wcparks.org, 419-661-5113. Park District main office: (419) 353-1897 office@wcparks.org Register and log your hours. Expectations Please try to have a member of your group visit once a week. Try to keep a group log so members know who visited and did what. Try to remove all weeds. Water as needed (especially new plantings). Keep plans for plants and a map of their locations, coordinate with group. Request materials and plants as needed with ample lead-time for ordering and delivery.Gain valuable gardening experience while helping your local parks and community! Sign-up to be part of a team of people who design, implement and care for the native plant gardens. Staff will meet you in the spring to get you started. You choose the day and time to visit and tend to the garden. We will supply the plants and tools you need for a successful garden. Adopt-A-Garden locations : Black Swamp Preserve Bradner Preserve Cedar Creeks Preserve J.C. Reuthinger Memorial Preserve Otsego Park William Henry Harrison Park W.W. Knight Nature PreserveProgram: Conservation Our native plant gardens need your help! Gain valuable gardening experience while helping your local parks and community! Sign-up to be part of a team of people who design, implement and care for the native plant gardens. Staff will meet you in the spring to get you started. You choose the day and time to visit and tend to the garden. We will supply the plants and tools you need for a successful garden. Sign-up to be care for a native plant gardens. You choose your schedule. Coordinate with park district stewardship staff before beginning: Hayley Barrett, hbarrett@wcparks.org, 419-661-5113. Park District main office: (419) 353-1897 office@wcparks.org Register and log your hours. Expectations Please try to have a member of your group visit once a week. Try to keep a group log so members know who visited and did what. Try to remove all weeds. Water as needed (especially new plantings). Keep plans for plants and a map of their locations, coordinate with group. Request materials and plants as needed with ample lead-time for ordering and delivery.Gain valuable gardening experience while helping your local parks and community! Sign-up to be part of a team of people who design, implement and care for the native plant gardens. Staff will meet you in the spring to get you started. You choose the day and time to visit and tend to the garden. We will supply the plants and tools you need for a successful garden. Adopt-A-Garden locations : Black Swamp Preserve Bradner Preserve Cedar Creeks Preserve J.C. Reuthinger Memorial Preserve Otsego Park William Henry Harrison Park W.W. Knight Nature PreserveProgram: Conservation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 43402 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Adopt-a-Garden: Bradner PreserveOur native plant gardens need your help! Gain valuable gardening experience while helping your local parks and community! Sign-up to be part of a team of people who design, implement and care for the native plant gardens. Staff will meet you in the spring to get you started. You choose the day and time to visit and tend to the garden. We will supply the plants and tools you need for a successful garden. Sign-up to be care for a native plant gardens. You choose your schedule. Coordinate with park district stewardship staff before beginning: Hayley Barrett, hbarrett@wcparks.org, 419-661-5113. Park District main office: (419) 353-1897 office@wcparks.org Register and log your hours. Expectations Please try to have a member of your group visit once a week. Try to keep a group log so members know who visited and did what. Try to remove all weeds. Water as needed (especially new plantings). Keep plans for plants and a map of their locations, coordinate with group. Request materials and plants as needed with ample lead-time for ordering and delivery.Gain valuable gardening experience while helping your local parks and community! Sign-up to be part of a team of people who design, implement and care for the native plant gardens. Staff will meet you in the spring to get you started. You choose the day and time to visit and tend to the garden. We will supply the plants and tools you need for a successful garden. Adopt-A-Garden locations : Black Swamp Preserve Bradner Preserve Cedar Creeks Preserve J.C. Reuthinger Memorial Preserve Otsego Park William Henry Harrison Park W.W. Knight Nature PreserveProgram: Conservation Our native plant gardens need your help! Gain valuable gardening experience while helping your local parks and community! Sign-up to be part of a team of people who design, implement and care for the native plant gardens. Staff will meet you in the spring to get you started. You choose the day and time to visit and tend to the garden. We will supply the plants and tools you need for a successful garden. Sign-up to be care for a native plant gardens. You choose your schedule. Coordinate with park district stewardship staff before beginning: Hayley Barrett, hbarrett@wcparks.org, 419-661-5113. Park District main office: (419) 353-1897 office@wcparks.org Register and log your hours. Expectations Please try to have a member of your group visit once a week. Try to keep a group log so members know who visited and did what. Try to remove all weeds. Water as needed (especially new plantings). Keep plans for plants and a map of their locations, coordinate with group. Request materials and plants as needed with ample lead-time for ordering and delivery.Gain valuable gardening experience while helping your local parks and community! Sign-up to be part of a team of people who design, implement and care for the native plant gardens. Staff will meet you in the spring to get you started. You choose the day and time to visit and tend to the garden. We will supply the plants and tools you need for a successful garden. Adopt-A-Garden locations : Black Swamp Preserve Bradner Preserve Cedar Creeks Preserve J.C. Reuthinger Memorial Preserve Otsego Park William Henry Harrison Park W.W. Knight Nature PreserveProgram: Conservation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 43406 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Adopt-a-Garden: Cedar Creeks PreserveOur native plant gardens need your help! Gain valuable gardening experience while helping your local parks and community! Sign-up to be part of a team of people who design, implement and care for the native plant gardens. Staff will meet you in the spring to get you started. You choose the day and time to visit and tend to the garden. We will supply the plants and tools you need for a successful garden. Sign-up to be care for a native plant gardens. You choose your schedule. Coordinate with park district stewardship staff before beginning: Hayley Barrett, hbarrett@wcparks.org, 419-661-5113. Park District main office: (419) 353-1897 office@wcparks.org Register and log your hours. Expectations Please try to have a member of your group visit once a week. Try to keep a group log so members know who visited and did what. Try to remove all weeds. Water as needed (especially new plantings). Keep plans for plants and a map of their locations, coordinate with group. Request materials and plants as needed with ample lead-time for ordering and delivery.Gain valuable gardening experience while helping your local parks and community! Sign-up to be part of a team of people who design, implement and care for the native plant gardens. Staff will meet you in the spring to get you started. You choose the day and time to visit and tend to the garden. We will supply the plants and tools you need for a successful garden. Adopt-A-Garden locations : Black Swamp Preserve Bradner Preserve Cedar Creeks Preserve J.C. Reuthinger Memorial Preserve Otsego Park William Henry Harrison Park W.W. Knight Nature PreserveProgram: Conservation Our native plant gardens need your help! Gain valuable gardening experience while helping your local parks and community! Sign-up to be part of a team of people who design, implement and care for the native plant gardens. Staff will meet you in the spring to get you started. You choose the day and time to visit and tend to the garden. We will supply the plants and tools you need for a successful garden. Sign-up to be care for a native plant gardens. You choose your schedule. Coordinate with park district stewardship staff before beginning: Hayley Barrett, hbarrett@wcparks.org, 419-661-5113. Park District main office: (419) 353-1897 office@wcparks.org Register and log your hours. Expectations Please try to have a member of your group visit once a week. Try to keep a group log so members know who visited and did what. Try to remove all weeds. Water as needed (especially new plantings). Keep plans for plants and a map of their locations, coordinate with group. Request materials and plants as needed with ample lead-time for ordering and delivery.Gain valuable gardening experience while helping your local parks and community! Sign-up to be part of a team of people who design, implement and care for the native plant gardens. Staff will meet you in the spring to get you started. You choose the day and time to visit and tend to the garden. We will supply the plants and tools you need for a successful garden. Adopt-A-Garden locations : Black Swamp Preserve Bradner Preserve Cedar Creeks Preserve J.C. Reuthinger Memorial Preserve Otsego Park William Henry Harrison Park W.W. Knight Nature PreserveProgram: Conservation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 43619 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Adopt-a-Garden: Black Swamp PreserveOur native plant gardens need your help! Gain valuable gardening experience while helping your local parks and community! Sign-up to be part of a team of people who design, implement and care for the native plant gardens. Staff will meet you in the spring to get you started. You choose the day and time to visit and tend to the garden. We will supply the plants and tools you need for a successful garden. Sign-up to be care for a native plant gardens. You choose your schedule. Coordinate with park district stewardship staff before beginning: Hayley Barrett, hbarrett@wcparks.org, 419-661-5113. Park District main office: (419) 353-1897 office@wcparks.org Register and log your hours. Expectations Please try to have a member of your group visit once a week. Try to keep a group log so members know who visited and did what. Try to remove all weeds. Water as needed (especially new plantings). Keep plans for plants and a map of their locations, coordinate with group. Request materials and plants as needed with ample lead-time for ordering and delivery.Gain valuable gardening experience while helping your local parks and community! Sign-up to be part of a team of people who design, implement and care for the native plant gardens. Staff will meet you in the spring to get you started. You choose the day and time to visit and tend to the garden. We will supply the plants and tools you need for a successful garden. Adopt-A-Garden locations : Black Swamp Preserve Bradner Preserve Cedar Creeks Preserve J.C. Reuthinger Memorial Preserve Otsego Park William Henry Harrison Park W.W. Knight Nature PreserveProgram: Conservation Our native plant gardens need your help! Gain valuable gardening experience while helping your local parks and community! Sign-up to be part of a team of people who design, implement and care for the native plant gardens. Staff will meet you in the spring to get you started. You choose the day and time to visit and tend to the garden. We will supply the plants and tools you need for a successful garden. Sign-up to be care for a native plant gardens. You choose your schedule. Coordinate with park district stewardship staff before beginning: Hayley Barrett, hbarrett@wcparks.org, 419-661-5113. Park District main office: (419) 353-1897 office@wcparks.org Register and log your hours. Expectations Please try to have a member of your group visit once a week. Try to keep a group log so members know who visited and did what. Try to remove all weeds. Water as needed (especially new plantings). Keep plans for plants and a map of their locations, coordinate with group. Request materials and plants as needed with ample lead-time for ordering and delivery.Gain valuable gardening experience while helping your local parks and community! Sign-up to be part of a team of people who design, implement and care for the native plant gardens. Staff will meet you in the spring to get you started. You choose the day and time to visit and tend to the garden. We will supply the plants and tools you need for a successful garden. Adopt-A-Garden locations : Black Swamp Preserve Bradner Preserve Cedar Creeks Preserve J.C. Reuthinger Memorial Preserve Otsego Park William Henry Harrison Park W.W. Knight Nature PreserveProgram: Conservation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 43402 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Adopt-a-Garden: William Henry Harrison ParkOur native plant gardens need your help! Gain valuable gardening experience while helping your local parks and community! Sign-up to be part of a team of people who design, implement and care for the native plant gardens. Staff will meet you in the spring to get you started. You choose the day and time to visit and tend to the garden. We will supply the plants and tools you need for a successful garden. Sign-up to be care for a native plant gardens. You choose your schedule. Coordinate with park district stewardship staff before beginning: Hayley Barrett, hbarrett@wcparks.org, 419-661-5113. Park District main office: (419) 353-1897 office@wcparks.org Register and log your hours. Expectations Please try to have a member of your group visit once a week. Try to keep a group log so members know who visited and did what. Try to remove all weeds. Water as needed (especially new plantings). Keep plans for plants and a map of their locations, coordinate with group. Request materials and plants as needed with ample lead-time for ordering and delivery.Gain valuable gardening experience while helping your local parks and community! Sign-up to be part of a team of people who design, implement and care for the native plant gardens. Staff will meet you in the spring to get you started. You choose the day and time to visit and tend to the garden. We will supply the plants and tools you need for a successful garden. Adopt-A-Garden locations : Black Swamp Preserve Bradner Preserve Cedar Creeks Preserve J.C. Reuthinger Memorial Preserve Otsego Park William Henry Harrison Park W.W. Knight Nature PreserveProgram: Conservation Our native plant gardens need your help! Gain valuable gardening experience while helping your local parks and community! Sign-up to be part of a team of people who design, implement and care for the native plant gardens. Staff will meet you in the spring to get you started. You choose the day and time to visit and tend to the garden. We will supply the plants and tools you need for a successful garden. Sign-up to be care for a native plant gardens. You choose your schedule. Coordinate with park district stewardship staff before beginning: Hayley Barrett, hbarrett@wcparks.org, 419-661-5113. Park District main office: (419) 353-1897 office@wcparks.org Register and log your hours. Expectations Please try to have a member of your group visit once a week. Try to keep a group log so members know who visited and did what. Try to remove all weeds. Water as needed (especially new plantings). Keep plans for plants and a map of their locations, coordinate with group. Request materials and plants as needed with ample lead-time for ordering and delivery.Gain valuable gardening experience while helping your local parks and community! Sign-up to be part of a team of people who design, implement and care for the native plant gardens. Staff will meet you in the spring to get you started. You choose the day and time to visit and tend to the garden. We will supply the plants and tools you need for a successful garden. Adopt-A-Garden locations : Black Swamp Preserve Bradner Preserve Cedar Creeks Preserve J.C. Reuthinger Memorial Preserve Otsego Park William Henry Harrison Park W.W. Knight Nature PreserveProgram: Conservation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 43450 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Park Ambassador: W.W. Knight Nature PreservePark Ambassadors greet visitors, attend the trails, pick up trash, and report items to park staff. Parks with nature centers may have a nature craft station that park ambassadors maintain.
Specific training is required for all Park Ambassadors. Program: Administration Park Ambassadors greet visitors, attend the trails, pick up trash, and report items to park staff. Parks with nature centers may have a nature craft station that park ambassadors maintain.
Specific training is required for all Park Ambassadors. Program: Administration Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 43402 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Friends of the Parks BoardThe Friends of the Parks is a non-profit affiliate organization that support park activities. The volunteer Board of Trustees participate in numerous engaging activities throughout the year. For more information on the Friends of the Wood County Parks, please visit wcparks.org/friends. Program: Friends of the Parks The Friends of the Parks is a non-profit affiliate organization that support park activities. The volunteer Board of Trustees participate in numerous engaging activities throughout the year. For more information on the Friends of the Wood County Parks, please visit wcparks.org/friends. Program: Friends of the Parks Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 43402 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Adopt-a-Garden: W.W. Knight Nature PreserveOur native plant gardens need your help! Gain valuable gardening experience while helping your local parks and community! Sign-up to be part of a team of people who design, implement and care for the native plant gardens. Staff will meet you in the spring to get you started. You choose the day and time to visit and tend to the garden. We will supply the plants and tools you need for a successful garden. Sign-up to be care for a native plant gardens. You choose your schedule. Coordinate with park district staff before beginning: Madeline Nelson, mnelson@wcparks.org, 419-661-5113. Park District Headquarters: (419) 353-1897 office@wcparks.org Register and log your hours. Expectations Please try to have a member of your group visit once a week. Try to keep a group log so members know who visited and did what. Try to remove all weeds. Water as needed (especially new plantings). Keep plans for plants and a map of their locations, coordinate with group. Request materials and plants as needed with ample lead-time for ordering and delivery. Program: Conservation Our native plant gardens need your help! Gain valuable gardening experience while helping your local parks and community! Sign-up to be part of a team of people who design, implement and care for the native plant gardens. Staff will meet you in the spring to get you started. You choose the day and time to visit and tend to the garden. We will supply the plants and tools you need for a successful garden. Sign-up to be care for a native plant gardens. You choose your schedule. Coordinate with park district staff before beginning: Madeline Nelson, mnelson@wcparks.org, 419-661-5113. Park District Headquarters: (419) 353-1897 office@wcparks.org Register and log your hours. Expectations Please try to have a member of your group visit once a week. Try to keep a group log so members know who visited and did what. Try to remove all weeds. Water as needed (especially new plantings). Keep plans for plants and a map of their locations, coordinate with group. Request materials and plants as needed with ample lead-time for ordering and delivery. Program: Conservation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 43551 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Program Animal CareFeeding, cleaning, handling, and general care and upkeep of the Animal Ambassadors and their enclosures. These positions are worked out ahead of time with Naturalist Craig Spicer, 419-575-8074. If you are interested in possible openings, please contact him. Program: Education Feeding, cleaning, handling, and general care and upkeep of the Animal Ambassadors and their enclosures. These positions are worked out ahead of time with Naturalist Craig Spicer, 419-575-8074. If you are interested in possible openings, please contact him. Program: Education Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 43551 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Carter Farm Field & FarmhandHelp around the farm in a myriad of ways. We are thankful for the great work our farm volunteers do at the farm. Everything from construction to gardening and animal care. Program: Cultural Heritage Help around the farm in a myriad of ways. We are thankful for the great work our farm volunteers do at the farm. Everything from construction to gardening and animal care. Program: Cultural Heritage Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 43402 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Park Ambassador: Cedar Creeks PreservePark Ambassadors greet visitors, attend the trails, pick up trash, and report items to park staff. Parks with nature centers may have a nature craft station that park ambassadors maintain.
Specific training is required for all Park Ambassadors. Program: Administration Park Ambassadors greet visitors, attend the trails, pick up trash, and report items to park staff. Parks with nature centers may have a nature craft station that park ambassadors maintain.
Specific training is required for all Park Ambassadors. Program: Administration Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 43619 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Park Ambassador: Sawyer QuarryPark Ambassadors greet visitors, attend the trails, pick up trash, and report items to park staff. Parks with nature centers may have a nature craft station to maintain. Specific training is required for all Park Ambassadors. Program: Administration Park Ambassadors greet visitors, attend the trails, pick up trash, and report items to park staff. Parks with nature centers may have a nature craft station to maintain. Specific training is required for all Park Ambassadors. Program: Administration Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 43551 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Adopt-a-Heritage GardenAdopt-a-Heritage Garden
Assist the Carter Historic Farm by helping on the heritage gardens. This is an important part of our cultural preservation and education. This is an outdoor and on-going volunteer position. Most of the produce is donated to the Brown Bag Food Pantry
Program Guidelines Volunteer Services: Jamie Sands, jsands@wcparks.org, (419) 353-1897 Location: Carter Historic Farm, 18331 Carter Road, Bowling Green, OH 43402 Duration: summer to autumn (May – October) Days and times: Choose your own schedule during park hours: 8 am – 30 minutes past sunset. Expectations of the volunteer(s) Adopt a collecting bed(s) for a growing season of summer – autumn Complete an introductory orientation Visit once per week for weeding, planting, and removing undesired plants Plant Seeds and seedlings in coordination with the Stewardship Staff Record volunteer hours at wcparks.galaxydigital.comExpectations of Wood County Park District staff Prepare garden area Provide access to water and access to indoor restroom facility Provide any plants to be added Provide access to a first-aid kit and volunteer sign-in sheet Provide tools and training Provide map of the propertyRequirements Be physically able to perform the volunteer duties Use tools safely and appropriately Demonstrate respect for yourself and othersRegistration process Create an account online at wcparks.galaxydigital.com Register for the Adopt-a-Heritage Garden program Read & sign the Wood County Park District Volunteer Handbook, send to jsands@wcparks.org Communicate with Anna to set up a day and time to receive an introduction.Things to Know You will be invited to an annual Volunteer recognition event In case of inclement weather, please do not attend. This is a working farm, please be aware of farm machinery, animals, and activities.Program: Cultural Heritage Adopt-a-Heritage Garden
Assist the Carter Historic Farm by helping on the heritage gardens. This is an important part of our cultural preservation and education. This is an outdoor and on-going volunteer position. Most of the produce is donated to the Brown Bag Food Pantry
Program Guidelines Volunteer Services: Jamie Sands, jsands@wcparks.org, (419) 353-1897 Location: Carter Historic Farm, 18331 Carter Road, Bowling Green, OH 43402 Duration: summer to autumn (May – October) Days and times: Choose your own schedule during park hours: 8 am – 30 minutes past sunset. Expectations of the volunteer(s) Adopt a collecting bed(s) for a growing season of summer – autumn Complete an introductory orientation Visit once per week for weeding, planting, and removing undesired plants Plant Seeds and seedlings in coordination with the Stewardship Staff Record volunteer hours at wcparks.galaxydigital.comExpectations of Wood County Park District staff Prepare garden area Provide access to water and access to indoor restroom facility Provide any plants to be added Provide access to a first-aid kit and volunteer sign-in sheet Provide tools and training Provide map of the propertyRequirements Be physically able to perform the volunteer duties Use tools safely and appropriately Demonstrate respect for yourself and othersRegistration process Create an account online at wcparks.galaxydigital.com Register for the Adopt-a-Heritage Garden program Read & sign the Wood County Park District Volunteer Handbook, send to jsands@wcparks.org Communicate with Anna to set up a day and time to receive an introduction.Things to Know You will be invited to an annual Volunteer recognition event In case of inclement weather, please do not attend. This is a working farm, please be aware of farm machinery, animals, and activities.Program: Cultural Heritage Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 43402 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Adopt-a-Seed Collecting BedAdopt-a-Seed Collecting Bed Assist the Stewardship Department by maintaining a specific native plant bed. This is an important part of our conservation efforts and is an outdoor and on-going volunteer position. *Anyone can volunteer, but having native plant knowledge is very helpful. Program Guidelines Stewardship Coordinator: Location: Reuthinger Memorial Preserve, 30730 Oregon Road, Perrysburg, OH 43551 Duration: summer to autumn (June – October) Days and times: Choose your own schedule during park hours: 8 am – 30 minutes past sunset. Expectations of the volunteer(s) Adopt a collecting bed(s) for a growing season of summer – autumn Complete Native Plant orientation Visit twice per month for weeding, planting, and removing undesired plants Collect seeds and plant seedlings in coordination with the Stewardship Staff Record volunteer hours at wcparks.galaxydigital.comExpectations of Wood County Park District Stewardship staff Prepare bed Provide access to water and access to indoor restroom facility Provide any native plants to be added Provide access to a first-aid kit and volunteer sign-in sheet Provide tools and training Provide nursery bed mapRequirements Be physically able to perform the volunteer duties Use tools safely and appropriately Demonstrate respect for yourself and othersRegistration process Create an account online at wcparks.galaxydigital.com Read & sign the Wood County Park District Volunteer Handbook, send to jwalton@wcparks.org Register for the Adopt-a-Seed Collecting Bed program on the volunteer website. Contact program leader Sanja jennings, sjennings@wcparks.orgThings to Know You will be invited to an annual Volunteer recognition event In case of inclement weather, please do not attend. If there is lightening, do not enter the greenhouse. Please check the forecast before heading to the park.Program: Conservation Adopt-a-Seed Collecting Bed Assist the Stewardship Department by maintaining a specific native plant bed. This is an important part of our conservation efforts and is an outdoor and on-going volunteer position. *Anyone can volunteer, but having native plant knowledge is very helpful. Program Guidelines Stewardship Coordinator: Location: Reuthinger Memorial Preserve, 30730 Oregon Road, Perrysburg, OH 43551 Duration: summer to autumn (June – October) Days and times: Choose your own schedule during park hours: 8 am – 30 minutes past sunset. Expectations of the volunteer(s) Adopt a collecting bed(s) for a growing season of summer – autumn Complete Native Plant orientation Visit twice per month for weeding, planting, and removing undesired plants Collect seeds and plant seedlings in coordination with the Stewardship Staff Record volunteer hours at wcparks.galaxydigital.comExpectations of Wood County Park District Stewardship staff Prepare bed Provide access to water and access to indoor restroom facility Provide any native plants to be added Provide access to a first-aid kit and volunteer sign-in sheet Provide tools and training Provide nursery bed mapRequirements Be physically able to perform the volunteer duties Use tools safely and appropriately Demonstrate respect for yourself and othersRegistration process Create an account online at wcparks.galaxydigital.com Read & sign the Wood County Park District Volunteer Handbook, send to jwalton@wcparks.org Register for the Adopt-a-Seed Collecting Bed program on the volunteer website. Contact program leader Sanja jennings, sjennings@wcparks.orgThings to Know You will be invited to an annual Volunteer recognition event In case of inclement weather, please do not attend. If there is lightening, do not enter the greenhouse. Please check the forecast before heading to the park.Program: Conservation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 43551 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Adopt-a-Trail: Slippery Elm TrailHelp us maintain the most active trail in Wood County! Small sections of the trail are adopted by volunteers to conduct refuse pick-up and to report back with any concerns. Your support and involvement are important and appreciated. Please use this listed volunteer opportunity to record all of your hours with the Adopt-a-Trail: Slippery Elm Trail program. This is a good activity for a group.
Before you start, be sure to reach out to Park Police officer Mark Wagner to register and receive all the details. 419-575-7335, mwagner@wcparks.org Program: Administration Help us maintain the most active trail in Wood County! Small sections of the trail are adopted by volunteers to conduct refuse pick-up and to report back with any concerns. Your support and involvement are important and appreciated. Please use this listed volunteer opportunity to record all of your hours with the Adopt-a-Trail: Slippery Elm Trail program. This is a good activity for a group.
Before you start, be sure to reach out to Park Police officer Mark Wagner to register and receive all the details. 419-575-7335, mwagner@wcparks.org Program: Administration Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 43402 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: History of the ParksThis is a place to log hours for the ongoing History of the Parks Committee. To join the committee, please email jwalton@wcparks.org to be placed in contact with the committee chair with the Friends of the Parks. Volunteering is conducted on the volunteers own time and in their own space, but may include visits to Park district Headquarters for meetings and libraries, or other locations containing primary resource materials. Program: Administration This is a place to log hours for the ongoing History of the Parks Committee. To join the committee, please email jwalton@wcparks.org to be placed in contact with the committee chair with the Friends of the Parks. Volunteering is conducted on the volunteers own time and in their own space, but may include visits to Park district Headquarters for meetings and libraries, or other locations containing primary resource materials. Program: Administration Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 43402 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Adopt-a-Garden: J.C. Reuthinger Memorial PreserveOur native plant gardens need your help! Gain valuable gardening experience while helping your local parks and community! Sign-up to be part of a team of people who design, implement and care for the native plant gardens. Staff will meet you in the spring to get you started. You choose the day and time to visit and tend to the garden. We will supply the plants and tools you need for a successful garden. Sign-up to be care for a native plant gardens. You choose your schedule. Coordinate with park district staff before beginning: Zeb Albert, Stewardship Coordinator zalbert@wcparks.org, 419-661-5113. (419) 353-1897 office@wcparks.org Register and log your hours. Expectations Please try to have a member of your group visit once a week. Try to keep a group log so members know who visited and did what. Try to remove all weeds. Water as needed (especially new plantings). Keep plans for plants and a map of their locations, coordinate with group. Request materials and plants as needed with ample lead-time for ordering and delivery.Gain valuable gardening experience while helping your local parks and community! Sign-up to be part of a team of people who design, implement and care for the native plant gardens. Staff will meet you in the spring to get you started. You choose the day and time to visit and tend to the garden. We will supply the plants and tools you need for a successful garden. Adopt-A-Garden locations : Black Swamp Preserve Bradner Preserve Cedar Creeks Preserve J.C. Reuthinger Memorial Preserve: You are here. :) Otsego Park William Henry Harrison Park W.W. Knight Nature PreserveProgram: Conservation Our native plant gardens need your help! Gain valuable gardening experience while helping your local parks and community! Sign-up to be part of a team of people who design, implement and care for the native plant gardens. Staff will meet you in the spring to get you started. You choose the day and time to visit and tend to the garden. We will supply the plants and tools you need for a successful garden. Sign-up to be care for a native plant gardens. You choose your schedule. Coordinate with park district staff before beginning: Zeb Albert, Stewardship Coordinator zalbert@wcparks.org, 419-661-5113. (419) 353-1897 office@wcparks.org Register and log your hours. Expectations Please try to have a member of your group visit once a week. Try to keep a group log so members know who visited and did what. Try to remove all weeds. Water as needed (especially new plantings). Keep plans for plants and a map of their locations, coordinate with group. Request materials and plants as needed with ample lead-time for ordering and delivery.Gain valuable gardening experience while helping your local parks and community! Sign-up to be part of a team of people who design, implement and care for the native plant gardens. Staff will meet you in the spring to get you started. You choose the day and time to visit and tend to the garden. We will supply the plants and tools you need for a successful garden. Adopt-A-Garden locations : Black Swamp Preserve Bradner Preserve Cedar Creeks Preserve J.C. Reuthinger Memorial Preserve: You are here. :) Otsego Park William Henry Harrison Park W.W. Knight Nature PreserveProgram: Conservation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 43402 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Reuthinger Greenhouse Helpers 2025 (ongoing)Assisting the Stewardship Department with the native plant program by transplanting seedlings and performing other tasks in the warmth of the greenhouse. Program: Conservation Assisting the Stewardship Department with the native plant program by transplanting seedlings and performing other tasks in the warmth of the greenhouse. Program: Conservation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 43551 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: ConstructionHelp the Construction Department with ongoing projects and be a set of extra hands! Projects include fixing and mending park boardwalks, trail signage, barn painting and much more! For interest in any construction project please reach out to WCPD Construction Manager, Tom Belcher at 419-467-1017 or tbelcher@wcparks.org. Program: Construction Help the Construction Department with ongoing projects and be a set of extra hands! Projects include fixing and mending park boardwalks, trail signage, barn painting and much more! For interest in any construction project please reach out to WCPD Construction Manager, Tom Belcher at 419-467-1017 or tbelcher@wcparks.org. Program: Construction Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 43551 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: 2025 Park General AssistanceThis opportunity is for pop-up needs of the Park District. It may involve in office administrative work, fieldwork, or anything in between. Volunteers communicate with staff members to determine what is needed, when, and where. Program: Administration This opportunity is for pop-up needs of the Park District. It may involve in office administrative work, fieldwork, or anything in between. Volunteers communicate with staff members to determine what is needed, when, and where. Program: Administration Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 43402 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: 2025 Butterfly MonitoringTo assess butterfly populations along transects within designated Wood County Park District parks. This ongoing project allows volunteers to play a vital role by informing the stewardship department of what species are being seen in parks and their relative numbers, and also in contributing to the picture of butterfly populations around the state in submitting the data to Ohio Lepidopterists. Program: Monitoring To assess butterfly populations along transects within designated Wood County Park District parks. This ongoing project allows volunteers to play a vital role by informing the stewardship department of what species are being seen in parks and their relative numbers, and also in contributing to the picture of butterfly populations around the state in submitting the data to Ohio Lepidopterists. Program: Monitoring Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 43402 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: 2025 Heritage Garden GuruHelp tend the heritage gardens at the Carter Historic Farm. We will donate most of the produce to the Brown Bag Food Pantry and the remainder will be utilited to teach programming in traditional life skills Program: Cultural Heritage Help tend the heritage gardens at the Carter Historic Farm. We will donate most of the produce to the Brown Bag Food Pantry and the remainder will be utilited to teach programming in traditional life skills Program: Cultural Heritage Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 43402 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: 2025 General Park AssistanceThis is a sign-up for ongoing park beautification, maintenance, and help with special projects. Program: Administration This is a sign-up for ongoing park beautification, maintenance, and help with special projects. Program: Administration Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 43402 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Service ProjectAre you looking for a service project with the Wood County Park District? Step 1: Reach out to Park Staff to coordinate your project. office@wcparks.org (419) 353-1897 Step 2: Create a Galaxy Digital Account and log your project's volunteer hours. Step 3: Conduct your project and ask about presenting to the Friends of the Parks about possibly support. Step 4: Follow up and reporting. Be sure to share hours and media-allowed images with park district staff. Program: Administration Are you looking for a service project with the Wood County Park District? Step 1: Reach out to Park Staff to coordinate your project. office@wcparks.org (419) 353-1897 Step 2: Create a Galaxy Digital Account and log your project's volunteer hours. Step 3: Conduct your project and ask about presenting to the Friends of the Parks about possibly support. Step 4: Follow up and reporting. Be sure to share hours and media-allowed images with park district staff. Program: Administration Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 43402 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Organization Volunteer Work - Stewardship - 2025Penta Students / BGSU / any outside organizations volunteering their time to assist the Stewardship Department at Wood County Park District with a variety of conservation related tasks. Program: Conservation Penta Students / BGSU / any outside organizations volunteering their time to assist the Stewardship Department at Wood County Park District with a variety of conservation related tasks. Program: Conservation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 43551 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Friends of the Parks Volunteer Hours LogAll Friends of the Wood County Park District members, please log any extra volunteer hours here that may not fall under another opportunity or board meeting. Program: Friends of the Parks All Friends of the Wood County Park District members, please log any extra volunteer hours here that may not fall under another opportunity or board meeting. Program: Friends of the Parks Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 43402 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Public Climbing & Rappelling Self-RegistrationProgram: Recreation Program: Recreation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 43551 Allow Groups: No |