Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve is an absolutely wonderful place to learn and work. I'm currently working on my education degree at Oakland University, and working at Dinosaur Hill gave me a chance to develop several vital teaching skills - Planning lessons, adapting on the spot, and more. Everyone who works in or with the office is incredibly welcoming; It is impossible to not smile when you see anyone who works here. The programs held by Dinosaur Hill are educational, authentic, and importantly very fun! I loved everything I did here, and I would recommend this experience to anyone.
What I wish was different
This is not a 9-5 type job; Rather, if you work here, you will be assisting with programs as they are ongoing. This isn't something I wish had been different, but it is good to know before getting started!
Advice
Go in with a mindset of growth, and you will gain so much more than you expect. I got over a fear of cockroaches at this job, as well as learned how to make the most out of a simple walk in the woods. Walk into Dinosaur Hill with a smile, and you will not regret a single experience you will gain here. If you're considering checking out this place, do it! You will absolutely love it.
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Naturalist
May - August 2021 • Rochester Hills, MI
What I liked
Everyone I met at Dinosaur Hill was kind and enthusiastic about their work. Flexible hours. If you love working with animals and kids 5-12 this is the place for you.
What I wish was different
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Advice
Be prepared to travel from time to time. Most of the fieldtrips take place on location but there are times where you will need to travel to a new fieldtrip location like schools or other parks. The least I traveled was probably 15 minutes and the furthest I drove off-site was over 1 hour and a half.
