The Hithergreen Strummers are a Mountain/Lap Dulcimer group. This talented group of musicians has generously shared their talents with CWPD at events such as Fairy & Gnome Home Festival and the annual Luminary Walk, much to the delight of program…
Alex Pearl
Alex has been an active community volunteer since his family arrived in Dayton more than 30 years ago. He became an official volunteer with the Centerville-Washington Park District in 2011, after retirement from the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections…
Harry Barnes
Harry was a special education teacher for 39 years before his retirement in 2013. He has been married for 37 years and is a proud father of two. His son, Eric, is an architect in Chicago and his daughter, Hilary,…
Megan Perry
Megan is a student at Oakwood High School. She first became interested in nature through photography and exploring the woods. This passion led her to enroll in Centerville High School’s environmental science class. Because of this class, she plans on…
Wendy Rachlin
After teaching English for 34 years, Wendy retired from Tecumseh High School and began her career as a volunteer. She especially enjoys working with children. In addition to volunteering for CWPD, Wendy volunteers at Carillon Park and Centerville City Schools.…
Lane Schnell
Youth Volunteer Lane Schnell was an immense help to CWPD this past summer, volunteering her time at Hidden Meadows Day Camp. No stranger to volunteering for the Park District, she and her Girl Scout Troop 32347 earned their Silver Award…
Jeanne Schierloh
Jeanne developed an appreciation for nature as a child. She is the youngest of five children who were able to explore the outdoors during family hikes and camping trips. Jeanne graduated from University of Cincinnati with a degree in Chemical…
Hannah Nickoson
Hannah is a busy freshman at Centerville High School. In between studies and babysitting, she finds time to volunteer for the Centerville-Washington Park District and the Humane Society! In her free time, Hannah enjoys painting, photography, hiking, bike riding, acting…
Sue Meyer
School outreach is an important community role for the Centerville-Washington Park District. Our naturalist is in high demand for classroom presentations and field trips. Retired science teacher Sue Meyer joined our volunteer team last year, and has increased our outreach…
Maribeth Gonzalez
Volunteering runs in the Gonzalez family. Maribeth is no exception, having contributed a whopping 225 hours of service to the Centerville-Washington Park District in 2016 alone! She’s a homeschooled sophomore in high school. Maribeth has a keen interest in wildflowers,…