Good Natured
Who we are.
Metroparks Toledo believes everyone deserves to benefit from the outdoors. In the spirit of trying new things, building confidence, and having fun together in the outdoors, Good Natured is a Metroparks Toledo membership-based community of women, and allies of women, who want to further engage in the outdoors and with each other. Opportunities will be offered throughout the year to come together for speaker events, volunteer initiatives, and fun outdoor experiences, all with the goal of trying new things, encouraging one another, meeting people where they are at, and breaking down barriers for others along the way.
What we sow.
Rooted in Metroparks Toledo’s mission to conserve and preserve our region’s natural resources and to connect everyone to those resources, Good Natured exists to help break down the barriers that prevent historically underserved individuals, groups, and communities from experiencing, engaging with and benefiting from our area’s natural resources.
Each year, funds raised through the Good Natured initiative will assist Metroparks programming to create life-changing memories and connections to the parks. This outreach is focused on introducing those communities to new and fun ways to experience the outdoors.
How we cultivate.
Joining Good Natured is simple, you have two choices…
- Already a Metroparks Member? Add on a Good Natured Membership! Pay monthly ($10/month) or give an annual donation of $120.
- Not a Metroparks Member? Sign up as a Metroparks Member (at the level that best fits your giving priorities) and add on the Good Natured Membership. Examples below:
- Individual Membership ($40) + Good Natured ($120) = $160/annual or $13/month*
- Family Membership ($55) + Good Natured ($120) = $175/annual or $15/month*
*100% of your donation funds outreach and programming efforts to break down barriers. Monthly cost is approximate and based on the membership level selected.
Call Jackie Cummins at 419-407-9755 or email jackie.cummins@metroparkstoledo.com.
What’s next?
Four times a year we’ll meet up to volunteer, hang out, try bold experiences and grow… together.
Program offerings will include a variety of outdoor, conservation and environmental experiences, including but not limited to hikes and camp-ins inside Metroparks facilities, archery, kayaking, fly fishing, tree climbing, speaker panels, and so much more. SAVE THE MONTH important dates will be added below as they are scheduled.
SAVE THE DATE FOR THESE 2024 EVENTS
- February 24: Good Natured walk at Evergreen Lake
- March 19: Good Natured Wellness in Nature Panel
- April 20: Good Natured Walk at Swan Creek
- May 19: Ravine Park playground Volunteer day
- June 11: Good Natured Twilight Hike – location TBD
- July 24: Art in Nature at Brookwood
- September 24: End of Year Celebration