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I was a Volunteer & I volunteered this summer as a counselor for 2 weeks during the summer camp.
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I've only helped with the summer camp, but that was enough to realize that the Placer Nature Center is a great place for kids and adults alike to get a close experience with nature. The kids have so much fun at the summer camp, they look up to their counselors and meet new friends! I even enjoyed the activities! They're utilities are a great example of how to green your home fairly easy, such as: the compost bins, the garden, and the pond. I specifically like watching to birds wash themselves near the pond in the clay pan that (I'm assuming) was set out for them every morning. I definitely think it was worth the drive from Roseville, and I'm hoping to take every opportunity to help as I can.
Such great fun!
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- I've seen the results of this organization in... I am even more passionate about the environment and nature, and would like to get more involved in the Placer Nature Center.
- What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... The support and the overall happiness and gratitude that I was there. And of coarse gaining new relationships and having fun with the kids.
- The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were... Kinds, well of coarse all different kinds. Some were shy, which proves you don't have to be extremely outgoing to take part in a puppet show! There were some that you become friends with instantly! And of coarse Linda :)
- If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could... Possibly expand to other branches in different areas around Placer County.
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- My experience would have been better if... I had started volunteering with them sooner! As it is, I'm almost to the age where I can't be a counselor anymore, though there is always a docent volunteer.
- If I had to make changes to this organization, I would… The summer camp was extremely fun, but sometimes we had a lack of organization which is to be expected. We had kids range from the ages of 8 to 12, and they got rambunctious at times, especially if you have a few in particular that spur that behavior.
- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... More outreach. It's kind of hard to find (it was for me anyway) and hidden back behind the CCC camp.
- One thing I'd also say is that... I made so many friends and had so much fun, I hope more people want to volunteer. The puppet shows are the funnest I think, or maybe the songs? It was all fantastic!
I was a Volunteer & I worked with children and office staff.
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Volunteering at the Placer Nature Center was a life changing experience for me. I stared helping out office staff and getting a chance to work with the volunteer docents and seeing how they worked with the school field trips. Seeing the expressions on the kids faces and watching how the interacting with the docents I soon became a docent myself. I love how fun the schools groups are and how the kids come alive with each activity. Placer Nature Center is now my 2nd home for not only me but my 2 year old who just enjoys the hikes, garden, and the live bee hive. Thanks to Placer Nature Center I've been able to bond with my daughter doing outdoor activities and realized where my heart truly lyes.
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- I've seen the results of this organization in... My own life as far as being able to connect with my daughter. The weekend family days have opened the doors to us being outside, looking for bugs, planting trees, and digging for worms. As a docent I see the results in the children everyday!
- What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... That every time I'm hear I learn something new and I LOVE working with the kids.
- The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were... Outgoing, fun, creative, dedicated, understanding,informed, and all very unique in all the best ways.
- If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could... Have more exhibits, better parking for all the guest they get,do a better outreach for more volunteers, get some paid staff, offer more field trips, update field trip materials, make their handicap trials and garden bigger and am overall face lift.
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- If I had to make changes to this organization, I would… I wouldn't!
- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... The funding! They are a wonderful place but like every non profit they need more funding.
- One thing I'd also say is that... Placer Nature Center in a MUST! They really educate you about nature and how we are all connected.
I had no idea what I was getting myself into when I started redesigning the nature center's website. What was originally a simple site with maybe 10 pages, now has over 75 (and growing with the thanks of other volunteers).
I didn't realize all the different programs the nature center offered - with a tiny staff and an equally tiny budget. The more I researched the more surprised I was. This little nature center is truly a community supported, community run and a community based organization!
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- What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... seeing the impact the programs have on the children. I grew up around and in nature, so I always took those experiences for granted. When I see the look and hear the wonder when a child takes their first trail hike - it's incredible!
- The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were... very, very passionate!
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- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... finding funding.
Thanks Deanna!
You were a great Jr. Naturalist! We really appreciate all your hard work this summer. We have had Jr. Nat’s come back from college even! So don’t worry about aging out soon =)Hope to see you again next year!
Thanks for reviewing us! - Linda and the Placer Nature Center staff