Minnesota Master Naturalist In The News
Master Naturalist Pilot Class Underway at Fort Snelling
Posted on 2005-09-27
The inaugural course for the Minnesota Master Naturalist Program is underway at Fort Snelling State Park in St. Paul. The students are learning about natural and cultural history of the Big Woods, Big Rivers ecosystem of our state. The class started on September 15 and will run through December 1.
The pilot class has 23 students in it who are providing valuable feedback and comments as the program is rolled out.
The Big Woods, Big Rivers Class consists of 11 class periods and two field trips to learn more and provide students with hands on opportunities to put to practice the classroom learning.
Future classes will be offered early in 2006. Watch the web page for more information!
Lots of people want to be Master Naturalists
Posted on 2005-09-01
A new Master Naturalist program that will be offered through the University of Minnesota Extension Service has drawn so much interest its pilot class scheduled for September is already full.
"Public reaction to the class has been outstanding," says Amy Rager, an assistant professor and extension service regional educator. "Lots of calls and e-mails tell us that citizens are excited about the program."
Meet the Master Naturalists
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Minnesota Good Age puts Minnesota Master Naturalists on the front page!
Minnesota Moment Radio Clip
Posted on 2006-03-24
This is a radio clip sent to news stations to be used as needed. Click on web link to hear the 90 second recording.
Minnesota Moment: Minnesota Master Naturalist Volunteer Program
College Merger Could Be a Big Deal
Posted on 2006-03-21
Article about the merger of the College of Natural Resources and the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Science. Master Naturalist program is briefly mentioned.
College Merger could be a Big Deal
Minnesota Master Naturalist program spreading in popularity
Posted on 2006-04-03
The Outdoor News featured the Minnesota Master Naturalist Volunteer Program.
U Partners with State to offer Master Naturalist training
Posted on 2006-07-25
Minnesota Master Naturalist Volunteers featured on the University of Minnesota Home Page.
Master Naturalists explore Upper Sioux Agency State Park
Posted on 2006-11-04
Master Naturalists explore Upper Sioux Agency State Park
Harmony woman becomes certified Master Naturalist
Posted on 2007-07-16
Julie Teslow is featured in this article about becoming a Master Naturalist
Fillmore County Journal Article
Get Ready for a Great Year Outdoors
Posted on 2009-04-09
Mother Earth News December 08-January 09
Article describes outdoor learning opportunities and lists state by the state the Master Naturalist Programs available.
Get Ready for a Great Year Outdoors
Volunteers restore section of SP shoreline
Posted on 2009-07-10
Article about recent Hennepin County Class capstone project on Lake Minnetonka. Appeared in the Sun Patriot Newspaper
Volunteers restore section of SP shoreline
Minnesota monarch butterfly population falls
Posted on 2009-08-20
Minnesota monarch butterfly population falls
Master Naturalists find state’s largest River Birch
Posted on 2009-08-19
Largest River Birch Tree in Minnesota
North American Bear Center
Posted on 2010-01-02
The North American Bear Center is a great resource for info on bears- ecology- behavior etc. Check it out at http://www.bear.org/
Nature lovers unite
Posted on 2010-04-05
Free Download - Bird FeederWatch Posters
Posted on 2010-04-20
Free Download - Bird FeederWatch Posters
Walleye improvement is one goal of this retiree's volunteer efforts
Posted on 2010-05-19
It’s walleye fishing season! The Whitefish Area Property Owners Association (WAPOA) has one board member whose role is to help natural resources, with a heavy emphasis on improving walleye fishing.
Walleye improvement is one goal of this retiree's volunteer efforts
Volunteers from Minneapolis descend on Lester Prairie, plant garden
Posted on 2010-05-17
Lester Prairie made such a good impression on Minneapolis resident Gay Noble when she was passing through a decade ago, she chose the city as the site for a master naturalist project this year.
Volunteers from Minneapolis descend on Lester Prairie, plant garden
