Anne Mary Baird

Anne collaborates with a team of faculty and staff at Ohio State and Ohio park professionals to design and deliver environmental and natural resources education programs. She strives to integrate environmental research and community needs into meaningful and accessible learner experiences. Currently, Anne directs the Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist (OCVN) program. The mission of the OCVN program is to raise awareness of Ohio’s environment through science-based education and community service. Please feel free to view our education programs here: 

https://ocvn.osu.edu/training-opportunities-experience-and-credit-hours

You can learn more about Anne and her Extension and Outreach colleagues in the School of Environment and Natural Resources by visiting: https://senr.osu.edu/extension-outreach

EDUCATION

Anne holds a BA in Biology from Capital University, a MA in Science Education and a PhD in Agriculture, Communications, and Extension Education from The Ohio State University.

GRANTS

Collaborator with the Byrd Polar Climate Research Center at Ohio State on “Improving weather and climate understanding and teaching among Ohio environmental professionals and volunteers” funded by the Ohio State Energy Partners (OSEP) funding. 

PUBLICATIONS

Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist Handbook (in press): https://extensionpubs.osu.edu/ohio-certified-volunteer-naturalist-handbook/

AREAS OF FOCUS FOR RESEARCH AND PRESENTATIONS

• Nonformal environmental program design and qualitative evaluation
• Impact of environmental volunteers in Ohio
• Environmental stewardship