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The Minnesota Master Naturalist Program is a volunteer program that teaches adults about Minnesota`s natural resources- empowers them to educate others and provides opportunities to do conservation projects. The mission of the Minnesota Master Naturalist Program is to promote awareness- understanding- and stewardship of Minnesota`s natural environment by developing a corps of well-informed citizens dedicated to conservation education and service within their communities.
Program Objectives
In order to accomplish this mission- we have the following objectives:
- Increase your knowledge of Minnesota`s natural and cultural history
- Develop your ability to convey this knowledge in a variety of educational settings and to a variety of audiences
- Promote your ability to serve as a steward of the land
- Help you become more informed- concerned- and proactive about the natural environment
- Support your growth as a life-long and self-directed learner
This program offers a variety of benefits to all involved:
- Support conservation efforts throughout Minnesota
- Join a statewide network of trained volunteers in environmental education- interpretation- and service
- Support and assistance from Master Naturalist staff
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth
- The thrill of being a trend-setter
- Three locally-taught courses that correspond to Minnesota`s three major ecosystems:
- Big Woods- Big Rivers—Piloted in Fall 2005
- Prairies and Potholes—Piloted in Fall 2006
- Northwoods- Great Lakes—Starting in 2008
