Two volunteers in orange safety vests kneel by a curb, wearing gloves as they plant a small seedling in a roadside bed with a trowel nearby.

Training Program

Reservist Training Program

Train with MiniNature Reserve to design, install, and steward pocket habitats that restore biodiversity.

Program Overview

Cities suffer from fragmented ecosystems with limited refuge for biodiversity. MiniNature Reservist Training changes that by empowering neighbors to design and lead small-scale restorations that add up to a thriving urban habitat network.

Participants learn ecological restoration fundamentals, practice Indigenous-led stewardship, and graduate ready to champion MiniNature Reserves in their neighborhoods and careers.

Training Course Experience

Hands-on labs, site visits, and peer learning circles bring the curriculum to life. Trainees build installation plans, practice community engagement, and cultivate plants that will anchor future MiniNature Reserves.

Each cohort forms a supportive network of reservists who continue collaborating on projects, sharing resources, and guiding new volunteers long after graduation.

Training Course Photos

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Ways to Get Involved

Subscribe to our newsletter for cohort announcements, info sessions, and opportunities to support reservist projects.

You can also invite us to host trainings with partner organizations or sponsor a cohort to expand access for frontline communities.

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Get updates on application windows, program milestones, and new reservist-led MiniNature Reserves.

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Application Timeline

We recruit one cohort annually. Fall applications typically open in late summer and spring applications open early in the new year.

The application outlines the required commitments, includes short reflection questions, and asks for community references. Accepted participants receive onboarding materials, timeline graphics, and site-planning tools to prepare for kickoff.

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Questions?

We would love to talk through the program with you.

Contact Us

Our mission grows with your support

MiniNature Reserve thrives thanks to the generosity of local businesses, donors, and partners who believe in reconnecting people and the land.

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A large group of people, including adults and children, standing outdoors on a sunny day in front of urban houses. They are smiling and posing together while holding a green banner that reads ‘Mininature Reserve’ with a hummingbird logo
A large group of people, including adults and children, standing outdoors on a sunny day in front of urban houses. They are smiling and posing together while holding a green banner that reads ‘Mininature Reserve’ with a hummingbird logo
A large group of people, including adults and children, standing outdoors on a sunny day in front of urban houses. They are smiling and posing together while holding a green banner that reads ‘Mininature Reserve’ with a hummingbird logo
A large group of people, including adults and children, standing outdoors on a sunny day in front of urban houses. They are smiling and posing together while holding a green banner that reads ‘Mininature Reserve’ with a hummingbird logo
A large group of people, including adults and children, standing outdoors on a sunny day in front of urban houses. They are smiling and posing together while holding a green banner that reads ‘Mininature Reserve’ with a hummingbird logo
A large group of people, including adults and children, standing outdoors on a sunny day in front of urban houses. They are smiling and posing together while holding a green banner that reads ‘Mininature Reserve’ with a hummingbird logo
A large group of people, including adults and children, standing outdoors on a sunny day in front of urban houses. They are smiling and posing together while holding a green banner that reads ‘Mininature Reserve’ with a hummingbird logo
A large group of people, including adults and children, standing outdoors on a sunny day in front of urban houses. They are smiling and posing together while holding a green banner that reads ‘Mininature Reserve’ with a hummingbird logo
A large group of people, including adults and children, standing outdoors on a sunny day in front of urban houses. They are smiling and posing together while holding a green banner that reads ‘Mininature Reserve’ with a hummingbird logo

Be a part of a movement to restore nature in our cities