Past Events

  1. Fall 2025 OCVN Franklin County Course

    Sep 24, 2025 through Dec 10, 2025, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

    Overview: This introductory continuing education course will help you build your knowledge of Ohio’s diverse ecology and natural resources, education techniques, field identification skills, and ability to participate in participatory science and land stewardship. Session instructors include faculty and staff of The Ohio State University, Franklin County Metro Parks, and guest experts. Following the course participants can choose to record 40 hours of volunteer service and/or continuing education they select and arrange to receive their certification.

  2. Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist (OCVN) Spring 2025 Course Franklin County

    Apr 1, 2025 through Jun 5, 2025, 12:00am - 11:45pm

    Registration Opening March 10!  

  3. Being a Naturalist in the 21st Century: Community Science as a Tool for 21st Century Naturalists, Zoom Panel Discussion

    Mar 5, 2025, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

    Being a Naturalist in the 21st Century: Community Science as a Tool for 21st Century Naturalists Community science is transforming our understanding of plant and animal communities across the globe and is an exciting way for people to contribute to scientific understanding and conservation efforts close to home. Our goal for this webinar is to explore how professional naturalists, researchers, and educators use community science to inspire and educate the public and build scientific understanding.

  4. Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist (OCVN) Fall 2024 Course Franklin County

    Sep 5, 2024 through Nov 19, 2024 (All day)

    Registration Opens August 8!