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THE FIRST ANNUAL MINNESOTA MASTER NATURALIST CONFERENCE
Northwoods- Great Lakes Pilot Class 2008
Have you always wanted to learn more about the plants- animals- people- history and ecology of Minnesota`s Northwoods? Then this is the class for you! The pilot class will cover these topics and more. Students will have an opportunity for input into the class materials as they are developed and produced. If you are interested- click on Classes available at the left and sign up today. For more information- email Amy Rager at Rager001@umn.edu or call 888-241-4532.
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
