If you are interested in becoming an Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist, register before Midnight on Monday, September 1st, 2025

Cincinnati Parks OCVN Program Details (2025):

Program Fee: $250

Student Fee: $170 (current student status required)

Dedicated Volunteers Fee: $120

Register Here 

Fall 2025 Schedule

Wednesday, September 3th | OCVN Orientation | | 6:00pm-7:30pm || Bettman Natural Resource Center

Saturday, September 6th | Forest & Plants | 10:00am - 3:00pm (break 12:00- 1:00pm) | Caldwell Nature Center

Saturday, September 14th | Insects and Soils | 10:00am - 3:00pm (break 12:00- 1:00pm) | Avon Woods Nature Center

Saturday, September 13st | Birds & Water | 10:00am - 3:00pm (break 12:00- 1:00pm | California Woods Nature Center

Saturday, September 20th | Geology & Soils | 10:00am - 3:00pm (break 12:00-1:00pm) | Avon Nature Center

Saturday, September 27th | Insects & Mammals |10:00am - 4:00pm (break 12:00- 1:00pm) | Trailside Nature Center

Saturday, October 4th | Mammals | 10:00am - 12:00p | LaBoiteaux Nature Center