Volunteer: Wild Lights 2026: Forest SetupWe're looking to make Wild Lights 2025 more spectacular than ever with the help of bright volunteers like you! By registering for this opportunity, you'll be assisting us with decorating the woods at W.W. Knight Nature Preserve with lights of all kinds, setting a magical scene for the competitors' decorated animal displays and for hundreds to walk through during the Wild Light Weekend (January 10-12, 2025). Projects to be completed include Stringing lights on trees Running power cables Building the Wild Lights entrance arch and decorating it Other small tasksQuestions? contact Program Naturalist Craig Spicer - 419-661-1697 x3 | cspicer@wcparks.org. Program: Outreach We're looking to make Wild Lights 2025 more spectacular than ever with the help of bright volunteers like you! By registering for this opportunity, you'll be assisting us with decorating the woods at W.W. Knight Nature Preserve with lights of all kinds, setting a magical scene for the competitors' decorated animal displays and for hundreds to walk through during the Wild Light Weekend (January 10-12, 2025). Projects to be completed include Stringing lights on trees Running power cables Building the Wild Lights entrance arch and decorating it Other small tasksQuestions? contact Program Naturalist Craig Spicer - 419-661-1697 x3 | cspicer@wcparks.org. Program: Outreach Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jan 14, 2026 Zip Code: 43551 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Wild Lights Weekend 2026: MonitorWe're looking to make Wild Lights 2025 more spectacular than ever with the help of bright volunteers like you! By registering for this opportunity, you'll be: outside supervising the displays reporting any issues tallying visitors adding to the bright atmosphere with positive interaction with the public!Questions? Contact Program Naturalist Craig Spicer - 419-661-1697 x3 | cspicer@wcparks.org Program: Outreach We're looking to make Wild Lights 2025 more spectacular than ever with the help of bright volunteers like you! By registering for this opportunity, you'll be: outside supervising the displays reporting any issues tallying visitors adding to the bright atmosphere with positive interaction with the public!Questions? Contact Program Naturalist Craig Spicer - 419-661-1697 x3 | cspicer@wcparks.org Program: Outreach Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 43551 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Wild Lights Weekend 2026: Welcome DocentAre you knowledgeable about the parks and current activities? Volunteer to Help greet guests use the clicker to count attendeesanswer questions about the parks and Wild Lights Even This volunteer opportunity is inside the nature centerContact Craig Spicer with questions - 419-661-1697x3 | Cspicer@wcparks.org Program: Outreach Are you knowledgeable about the parks and current activities? Volunteer to Help greet guests use the clicker to count attendeesanswer questions about the parks and Wild Lights Even This volunteer opportunity is inside the nature centerContact Craig Spicer with questions - 419-661-1697x3 | Cspicer@wcparks.org Program: Outreach Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 43551 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Seed Cleaning MarathonJoin us during this all-day event and help the stewardship staff clean native seeds that were harvested from Park District properties last year. While you're here, be sure to sample and vote for your favorite chili from the options staff members provide! Arrive and depart as you wish. Program: Conservation Join us during this all-day event and help the stewardship staff clean native seeds that were harvested from Park District properties last year. While you're here, be sure to sample and vote for your favorite chili from the options staff members provide! Arrive and depart as you wish. Program: Conservation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jan 31, 2026 Zip Code: 43551 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Greenhouse Help 2/17/26Assist the Stewardship Department with the native plant program by transplanting seedlings and performing other tasks in the warmth of the greenhouse. Program: Conservation Assist 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: Happens On Feb 17, 2026 Zip Code: 43551 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Greenhouse Help 2/24/26Assist the Stewardship Department with the native plant program by transplanting seedlings and performing other tasks in the warmth of the greenhouse. Program: Conservation Assist 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: Happens On Feb 24, 2026 Zip Code: 43551 Allow Groups: No |
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: Hayley Barrett, hbarrett@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: Hayley Barrett, hbarrett@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 us with construction projects. Program: Construction Help us with construction projects. 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.
For more information or questions contact: Emma Taylor Program Naturalist etaylor@wcparks.org 419-661-1697 ext 4 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.
For more information or questions contact: Emma Taylor Program Naturalist etaylor@wcparks.org 419-661-1697 ext 4 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 |