Minnesota Master Naturalist

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PP - Lac qui Parle State Park, Watson, MN

Cancelled due to COVID-19 website

14047 20th Street Northwest
Watson, MN 56295

You will not find a better place on the tallgrass prairie to learn about the Prairies and Potholes biome. Lac qui Parle State Park (LqPSP) has both a river floodplain and prairie hillsides and is home to a very diverse collection of wildlife. The park boasts a phenomenal migratory flyway with a variety of birds to see and learn about. In addition to the physical and natural features of the park there is a rich history with the Dakota people who include this part of the river basin as part of their ancestral homelands.

DATES: Monday, June 15 – 19, 2020 FEES: $295 with a limited number of partial scholarships available. [This workshop sold out early the past four years and we had a waiting list so register early to reserve your spot.]

All participants will work towards completing a capstone project over the course of the week. Daily schedules will vary to take advantage of weather, guest presenters, field trips and natural occurrences. This course will be taught by multiple instructors and with access to the outdoors, it will provide participants the opportunity to immediately connect with relevant examples of content presented.

MEALS: You will need to bring your lunch. We have a fridge on site with limited space. You are not near a town - On Wednesday evening, the local chapter of Master Naturalists will host a potluck dinner and guest speaker providing the participants the opportunity to learn first-hand what makes the tallgrass prairie an amazing place to experience.

LODGING: There are a variety of locations in the area that provide both sleeper cabins as well as camping options. Lac qui Parle State Park, Upper Sioux Agency State Park, Wegdahl County Park (between Granite Falls and Montevideo on Hwy 212, Memorial Park in Granite Falls, Prairies Edge Casino, Resort and RV Park and various air b & b options.

Participants may elect to come the weekend before the training and explore the Minnesota River Valley.

Training is limited to 20 participants.

For questions about the training or other amenities please contact Peg Furshong at CURE Peg@cureriver.org or call 320-269-2984 The course cost is $295 and includes course manuals and supplies. If the course cost is a hardship, please fill out the scholarship application on line.

Course Dates: Meeting from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. on: • Monday, June 15, 2020 • Tuesday, June 16, 2020 • Wednesday, June 17, 2020 Potluck with chapter after class • Thursday, June 18, 2020 • Friday, June 19, 2020 dismissed by 3 pm at the latest.

The course cost is $295 and includes course manuals and supplies.

If the course cost is a hardship, please fill out the scholarship application. After the scholarship is fully processed, you will receive a code to be entered in the on-line registration process. Please wait until you receive that code to complete registration.

Course Dates:

Meeting from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. on:

Instructor Information

Amy Rager

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.

Peg Furshong

Peg Furshong is the Director of Programs at CURE (Clean Up the River Environment) in southwestern Minnesota. CURE works in the areas of climate education, building a clean energy economy and improving water quality in the Minnesota River Basin. Peg began as a volunteer with Minnesota Master Naturalist in 2015. As an educator, throughout most of her professional career, Peg has worked with young adults in higher education - facilitating programs in leadership, civic engagement, sustainability and diversity. Born and raised in Montana, she came to Minnesota with a love for nature and the values of environmental stewardship. Peg holds a M.S. in Educational Leadership with an emphasis in Information, Process and Communication (IPC) from Montana State University-Billings.

Sponsor Information

CURE


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