Cincinnati Nature Center volunteers enhance the quality of our mission through intentional and meaningful opportunities. In 2026, we look forward to welcoming volunteers to support our mission, Inspiring Conservation, by assisting our staff in nurturing our 1,800+ acres of land and native plants in the following areas:

Please note, the entry point for all new volunteers is through Conservation Land Management or Horticulture.

Conservation Land Management

• Land Stewards at Long Branch Farm & Trails: Every Monday morning

• Land Stewards at Rowe Woods: Every Wednesday morning

• Land Stewards at Rowe Woods: Every Sunday afternoon

Conservation Horticulture

• Native Gardening: Select weekdays and Thursday evenings at Rowe Woods

• Native Plant Propagation Program: Tuesday and Thursday mornings at Rowe Woods Greenhouse or Long Branch Farm & Trails Nursery

• Pollinator Garden at Rowe Woods: Select Spring–Summer dates, typically in the mornings, limited evenings, on select weekends

• Native Edible Forest in the Polyculture Plots at Long Branch Farm & Trails: Select Spring–Fall dates, typically in the mornings, limited evenings, on select weekends

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See the Opportunity Directory for more information.

If you are interested in supporting our mission by becoming a Cincinnati Nature Center volunteer, please complete a New Volunteer Application.

Cincinnati Nature Center provides volunteer opportunities geared toward engaging youth with the natural world. We believe volunteering in nature invites young people to create positive change while gaining hands-on conservation experience alongside their peers.

Cincinnati Nature Center supports young people in their journey to fulfill service hour requirements for high school graduation and various honor society programs. When maple season arrives, our youth volunteers assist us in collecting data on the maple trees in our sugarbush, and in early spring, we begin sprucing up the grounds for the coming summer.

Cincinnati Nature Center offers a unique opportunity for corporate groups, community-minded groups, and local high schools, eager to support our mission. Group volunteer efforts are proven to strengthen teamwork and build upon community engagement.

Dedicated Nature Center staff will work side-by-side with your group to restore native habitat by removing invasive plant species. This is a purpose-filled, meaningful opportunity to care for our land, make a positive impact, and have fun in the process.

If you are interested in planning a group volunteer day or would like to learn more about group volunteer opportunities, email our Volunteer Services Team at volunteer@cincynature.org or by phone at (513) 965-3348.