Parks, Recreation, & Wildlife (PRW)
Parks, Recreation, & Wildlife technicians are educated in the natural resources disciplines to meet the staffing needs of our region, state, and nation.
Students learn practical applications and techniques in:
- Wildlife Management
- Conservation
- Outdoor Recreation
- Conservation Law Enforcement
- Nature Interpretation
Educational facilities include the College’s 125-acre Natural Resources Center, located
adjacent to Dillon State Park. The Muskingum County area provides numerous outdoor laboratory sites, having one of the highest concentrations of state parks, lakes, rivers, and wildlife and forest management areas in the state.
The Parks, Recreation, & Wildlife Technology is accredited by the North American Wildlife Technology Association (NAWTA) and is a member of the Ohio Collegiate Ag Educators Consortium (OCAGE).
Faculty - Parks, Recreation, & Wildlife
Scott Lenthe
Assistant Professor, Parks, Recreation, & Wildlife
740 / 588 - 1259 • College Hall Room 117N • slenthe@zanestate.edu
Education
- A.A. Cuyahoga Community College
- B.S. The Ohio State University Natural Resources
- M.Ed Ohio University Curriculum & Instruction
- ABD Ohio University Higher Education
Dan Durfee
Professor, Physical Science, Environmental Science, Safety & Health
740 / 588 - 1282 • College Hall Room 177M • ddurfee@zanestate.edu
Education
- B.S., Marshall University Geology / History
- M.S., Marshall University Physical Science
John Marks
Professor, Environmental Science, Safety & Health
740 / 588 - 1249 • College Hall Room 177Q • jmarks@zanestate.edu
Education
- B.S., Allegheny College Biology
- M.S., Bowling Green State University Biology
- Ph.D., Bowling Green State University Biology
