Do you enjoy learning about the natural world? If so, consider becoming a Minnesota Master Naturalist volunteer!
* The Whitewater State Park, 19041 Highway 74, Altura, MN is hosting a Big Woods Big Rivers Minnesota Master Naturalist Volunteer Training beginning Wednesday, March 16th, 2011 and running weekly through May 25th, 2011 from 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
* The Quarry Hill Nature Center, 701 Silver Creek Road NE, Rochester, MN is hosting a Big Woods Big Rivers Minnesota Master Naturalist Volunteer Training beginning Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011 and running weekly through June 7th, 2011 from 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Master Naturalist volunteers complete a 40-hour hands-on course 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 courses 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 ‘Big Woods, Big Rivers’ region. We will provide an in-depth overview of the deciduous forest ecosystem and participants will observe and learn about the variety of plant and animal communities of the region. Through the course, 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 on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. from March 22nd, 2011 through June 7th, 2011 Two Saturday field trips will be on May 14th and June 4th. The cost for the course is $200, including materials.
Register on-line at www.MinnesotaMasterNaturalist.org, For assistance call 1.888.241.4532, or e-mail info@minnesotamasternaturalist.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.
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