1.) Orientation for being a Volunteer Interpretive Naturalist for the Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve. Adopting a plant & animal resident. Lite lunch gathering in the Amphitheater for seasoned and new Volunteers.

2.) Take an introductory guided walk to learn about the Slough’s inhabitants and how it has been influenced by humans. What does the Six Mile Slough encompass?

3.) Learn techniques to expand your awareness. Hints for finding and identifying animals and plants. Where and how to look.

4.) What is a “Model Volunteer”? Tips and Tricks of nature interpretation. Responding to visitor questions and concerns.

5.) Progressive Walk along the boardwalk trail led by the new Volunteers. Introduce your “adopted” plant of the Slough.

6.) Information Stations at the amphitheater presented by the new volunteers. Introduce your “adopted” animal of the Slough.

7.) Lead mini-guided walk

8.) Lead mini-guided walk

9.) “Where do we go from here?” Goals, responsibilities and authority as a Volunteer Naturalist at the Slough. Program wrap-up.

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“Spring Fling” … Details to be announced! Volunteer Services of Lee County Parks & Recreation will provide activities for all County volunteers