Minnesota Master Naturalist Volunteer Training to be Held Monday and Wednesday nights at the Wildlife Science Center, 5463 W Broadway, Columbus, MN
Do you enjoy learning about the natural world? If so, consider becoming a Minnesota Master Naturalist volunteer! Wildlife Science Center, Columbus, Minnesota is hosting a Minnesota Master Naturalist Volunteer Training beginning February 16th, 2011. Master Naturalist volunteers complete a 40-hour hands-on class with expert instructors and fellow learners – studying natural history, environmental interpretation, and conservation stewardship. Final certification comes with the completion of 40 hours of volunteer service. The program offers three classes that correspond to Minnesota's three major ecosystems – entitled 'Big Woods, Big Rivers', 'Prairies and Potholes', and 'Northwoods, Great Lakes'. This class will cover the natural and cultural history of the 'Prairies and Potholes' Region. We will provide an in-depth overview of the Prairie Ecosystem. Through the class, participants will develop their ability to observe nature and will learn tools to improve these skills. In addition, participants will improve their communication skills by sharing knowledge with other participants and working on a group project.
The classes will be held Monday and Wednesday nights from 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM from February 16th, 2011 through March 23rd, 2011. Two Saturday field trips will be on February 26th and March 19th. The cost for the class is $200, including materials. Register on-line at www.MinnesotaMasterNaturalist.org, call 1.888.241.4532, or e-mail info@minnesotamasternaturalist.org. For more details about the Wildlife Science Center go to: http://www.wildlifesciencecenter.org/ Minnesota Master Naturalist is sponsored by the University of Minnesota Extension Service and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. . Minnesota Master Naturalist is supported, in part, by grant ESI-0540358 from the National Science Foundation.