I aided library patrons in locating materials, answered reference queries in person and over the phone, provided reader’s advisory, mended damaged books, and selected reading materials for area preschools.

I supported and mentored ten trail naturalists in a supervisory role. Also, I presented outreach programs on topics such as trees, environmental issues, and native reptiles to groups ranging in size from 7 to 50 participants and coordinated the scheduling of outreach programming. I cared for animal ambassador reptiles and trained trail naturalists on handling procedures and answered phone inquiries about outreach programming and provided general information to callers.

I coordinated the scheduling of program requests from schools and community groups and presented outreach activities on topics such as recycling and landfills. I also created advertisements using Adobe Creative Suite. I answered phone inquiries about outreach programming and recycling.

I created and presented programs for schools, community groups, and members of the public including a community campfire and monthly Teen Naturalist club. Also, I designed temporary displays with hands-on activities for large outreach events such as the county fair and staffed organization booths at large outreach events and answered community member inquiries.

I instructed hundreds of 5th and 6th graders about topics such as bog ecology, Minnesota snakes, and conservation through 75-minute programs. Also, I cared for program reptiles and created a self-guided tour of the campus for community members. I guided groups of up to 20 school-age children on hikes while adapting to dynamic weather conditions.

I collaborated with staff and fellow interns to plan and lead seven weeks of day camp for ages 8-12 at Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge and Kelleys Island Field Station.

I planned and led school field trip programs and public programs. Furthermore, I answered visitor inquiries while staffing the front desk of the visitor center and opened and closed the visitor center.

I collaborated with fellow interns to plan four weeks of summer day camp for children in grades K-6 and led day camp units as a counselor. Also, I supervised teenage volunteers serving as junior counselors.

I planned and led an after-school nature program for children in grades K-5. Also, I educated students about the significance and uniqueness of Ohio wildlife.

I presented nature programs on topics such as letterboxing.

I presented programs on topics such as orienteering, freshwater ecology, and messy science experiments, as well as researched and developed improvements to existing nature programs. I also maintained supply inventory for nature programs Additionally, I led day camp units as a counselor for campers ages 6-14.