Would you like to learn more about the nature and history of the Heard?
Join us for the 2024 Trail Guide Training class series. You will get to learn aspects of the Heard’s trails. You’ll also learn to help guide school groups and more along Heard nature trails.
The classes will be offered on Fridays or Saturdays in September (from September 6 through September 28; see schedule below) from 9 AM to 3 PM in Laughlin Hall at the Heard. Participation in one session per week is required. All guides must be registered volunteers at the Heard.
Participants must wear closed-toe shoes and long pants and bring lunch, water, and bug spray. This training session will focus on the two trails we primarily use for school groups. Pre-registration is required, and spots are limited. Join us on this great adventure by submitting a Heard volunteer application and indicating your interest in this program on the form.
Trail Training Schedule (Friday and Saturday training sessions are the same):
- Sept 6th: Training on Hoot Owl and Laughlin Loop 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Sept 7th: Training on Hoot Owl and Laughlin Loop 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Sept 13th: Training on Blue Stem and Wood Duck 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Sept 14th: Training on Blue Stem and Wood Duck 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Sept 20th: Training on Cedar Break and Sycamore 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Sept 21st: Training on Cedar Break and Sycamore 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Sept 27th: Kinds of groups, review and makeup 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Sept 28th: Kinds of groups, review and makeup 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
