Service Project Details

Teach children outdoors, September through May, at the Shaw Nature Reserve in Gray Summit, Missouri. Shaw Nature Reserve school programs offer students the opportunity to experience and investigate the natural world under the guidance of skilled staff and volunteer Teacher Naturalists.

Programs are designed to encourage inquiry, exploration and problem solving. Teacher Naturalists lead hands-on investigations that enable students to discover, gather information, ask questions, and begin to formulate their own answers. These remarkable volunteers have a wide variety of backgrounds and skills, but each has a strong commitment to sharing their knowledge and love of nature with children.

Classes are hands-on with a focus on sensory awareness and ecological concepts. Other duties may include assisting with adult and family classes and special events.

We ask for a commitment of 4 hours one day per week during the school year and a monthly enrichment session.

Volunteers in this position must enjoy working with children and possess a keen interest in learning more about natural history. Some knowledge of ecology and natural history is helpful but not necessary. Training programs for new Teacher Naturalists begin in March. Observation of classes before beginning training is recommended.

Please call or email to learn more:

Karen Bryan

314-577-9523

kbryan@mobot.org

Opportunity Name: Shaw Nature Reserve -Teacher Naturalist 2024
Description: Teach children outdoors, September through May, at the Shaw Nature Reserve in Gray Summit, Missouri. Shaw Nature Reserve school programs offer students the opportunity to experience and investigate the natural world under the guidance of skilled staff and volunteer Teacher Naturalists. Programs are designed to encourage inquiry, exploration and problem solving. Teacher Naturalists lead hands-on investigations that enable students to discover, gather information, ask questions, and begin to formulate their own answers. These remarkable volunteers have a wide variety of backgrounds and skills, but each has a strong commitment to sharing their knowledge and love of nature with children. Classes are hands-on with a focus on sensory awareness and ecological concepts. Other duties may include assisting with adult and family classes and special events. We ask for a commitment of 4 hours one day per week during the school year and a monthly enrichment session. Volunteers in this position must enjoy working with children and possess a keen interest in learning more about natural history. Some knowledge of ecology and natural history is helpful but not necessary. Training programs for new Teacher Naturalists begin in March. Observation of classes before beginning training is recommended. Please call or email to learn more: Karen Bryan 314-577-9523 kbryan@mobot.org
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Meeting Location:	Shaw Nature Reserve Highway 100 and I-44 Gray Summit, MO View Map / Get Directions
Organizer:	Karen Bryan karen.bryan@mobot.org 314-577-9523

Category:	Shaw Nature Reserve - Gray Summit / SNR - Education

Opportunity Details | Shaw Nature Reserve -Teacher Naturalist 2024