Minnesota Master Naturalist

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PP - Prairies & Potholes - Saint Johns Outdoor University, Collegeville

Prairies & Potholes - Saint Johns Outdoor University, Collegeville website

2346 Science Dr.
Collegeville, MN 56321

Join experienced and enthusiastic instructors in a beautiful 2,500 acre outdoor classroom in this immersive 40-hour introduction to the prairies and potholes of Minnesota. Beginners welcome! Late summer is a great time of year to see native grasses and wildflowers, landscape formations, insects, birds, and more. This course will include hands on interactive learning, as well as classroom lectures, field outings, discussion and more! Final certification comes with the completion of a small group capstone service project. Individuals interested may not register for single programs—the training is intended for those committed to attending all meetings listed.

Lodging Options

Saint John's Abbey Guesthouse

Also a limited number of lodging options are available in Emmaus Hall (School of Theology graduate student housing) on the Saint John's University campus. Some rooms have private bathrooms and others have bathrooms down the hall. Rooms are not air-conditioned. There is a common kitchen to bring your own food for meals. Meal punch cards are also available from the university dining service and can be purchased upon your arrival. Contact Patty Weishaar to make a reservation.

Link to other lodging options.

If you are having trouble registering, please see the information below. We also have help videos you can watch.

For Registration questions contact Extension Registration, ext-reg@umn.edu
For Username or Password help contact UMN Help Desk, HELP@umn.edu, 612-301-4357.

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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 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. on:

Instructor Information

John Geissler

Caitlynn LaSota

Caitlynn, a lifelong nature enthusiast, started her foray into environmental education by earning her BS in Forestry and Natural Resource Management from the University of Minnesota. From there, she headed up north to work as a naturalist on the Gunflint Trail. She fell in love with the work and decided to further her education by completing the Environmental Education Fellowship with Saint John's Outdoor University. She now works as the Community Program Coordinator with Outdoor U, is certified in Wilderness First Aid, and is working on completing an Environmental Education Certification from Hamline University. In her free time, she enjoys collecting rocks, petting dogs, and looking for spiderwebs.

Sponsor Information

Saint John`s Outdoor University

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