Course Registration
IT - METRO
This training is for those who wish to become Master Naturalist Instructors. You must have a letter of support from your agency or organization and pay 75.00 to participate in the training. If you conduct a training of your own within one year, you will receive a refund of the 75.00. Students are asked to bring their own laptops and LCD projectors if they have one. The focus of the training is to teach you to use the materials prepared by the MNat program, not content. We ask that potential instructors have a degree or experience in a related field. Lunch and snacks are provided. If you have special dietary needs please let us know. If you have questions, please call 1-888-241-4532.
Course Dates:
Meeting from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM on:
- Thursday, February 9, 2012
- Friday, February 10, 2012
Instructor Information
Amy holds a BA in Elementary Education from the College of St. Scholastica and a MEd in Environmental Leadership and Learning from the University of MN. With over 30 years of experience in cooperative extension, Amy's career has been dedicated to intertwining her work with a passion for the environment. Since its inception in 2005, she has been an integral part of the Minnesota Master Naturalist program. Hailing from the Duluth area, Amy is a true native Minnesotan who has always cherished the outdoors, finding joy in sharing her love and knowledge with others.
BS, Texas A&M University in marine bio
MS, Florida State University in science education
Currently the Education and Outreach Coordinator, U of M, Cedar Creek
Alan has been a naturalist for Three Rivers Park District since 2006. He particularly enjoys teaching and learning about insects, river systems, and useful wild plants, and is a certified wildlife tracker. He lives with his family in St. Paul, but has lived in numerous Midwest and east coast states, and is always up for learning something new.
Nancy Braker (BA Carleton College; MS University of Minnesota - Entomology) is a conservation biologist. As the Director of the Carleton College Cowling Arboretum she oversees all aspects of management of the 800 acre site, and works with faculty, students and outside users on educational and recreational use of the property. Nancy has 20 years of experience working for The Nature Conservancy in land management, conservation planning, and monitoring of rare species populations, specializing in management of fire adapted natural communities.
BS Geology & Environmental Sciences
6-12 Certified Science Teacher
Seasoned NPS Interpretive Park Ranger
MS Experiential Education
BS in Earth Sciences with a minor in Geology. Currently working on a MS in Geography with emphasis on invasive woody plant species.
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