Minnesota Master Naturalist: Big Woods Big Rivers

Event information

Date

Tuesday, September 5, 2023 - Thursday, September 14, 2023

Add to Calendar 2023-09-05 12:00:00 2023-09-14 16:00:00 Minnesota Master Naturalist: Big Woods Big Rivers White Water State Park Learn about the unique natural history and diverse landscapes of the Driftless Area of southeast Minnesota. Explore and discover geology, plants, wildlife, aquatic systems and human history to help you gain a new understanding and appreciation of this region. This course will be a mix of classroom lecture, power point presentations, field trips and hands-on exploration led by a team of local naturalists. All participants will discover volunteer opportunities with conservation organizations in the region by completing a capstone service project. Attendance at all class sessions and the capstone service project will be required for graduation. Class meets Sept. 5-14, 2023, 12 - 4 p.m. Field trips are on Saturday, Sept. 9 and Sunday, Sept. 10, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. White Water State Park White Water State Park White Water State Park America/Chicago public

Time

12 - 4 p.m. Central time

Location

White Water State Park
19041 Highway 74
Altura, MN 55910

Contact

info@minnesotamasternaturalist.org

Sara Holger, 507-932-3007 or sara.holger@state.mn.us

White Water State Park

Learn about the unique natural history and diverse landscapes of the Driftless Area of southeast Minnesota. Explore and discover geology, plants, wildlife, aquatic systems and human history to help you gain a new understanding and appreciation of this region. This course will be a mix of classroom lecture, power point presentations, field trips and hands-on exploration led by a team of local naturalists. All participants will discover volunteer opportunities with conservation organizations in the region by completing a capstone service project.

Attendance at all class sessions and the capstone service project will be required for graduation.

Class meets Sept. 5-14, 2023, 12 - 4 p.m.
Field trips are on Saturday, Sept. 9 and Sunday, Sept. 10, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Audience

Potential and current Master Naturalist volunteers.

Cost

$295

Includes manuals and supplies.

If you would like to receive a scholarship do not register now. Instead, complete this scholarship form and wait to be contacted before enrolling.

About the Big Woods, Big Rivers course

In this core course, training is tailored to Minnesota's Eastern Broadleaf Forest biome. This area makes a diagonal sash across Minnesota, starting at the northwest corner of the state with a narrow band and widening out in the southeast. It encompasses approximately 12 million acres, and includes three of the largest rivers in the state.

Big Woods, Big Rivers covers topics of geology, glaciers, water, wildlife, humans, ecology, and botany using a variety of teaching techniques, ranging from lectures, classroom discussions, field trips, field work, small group work, and readings.

Participants must complete the full 40 hours of training to become a certified Minnesota Master Naturalist Volunteer.

Each participant must complete a group capstone project. Participants will choose a capstone that they can complete before finishing the course.

Learn more about Master Naturalist volunteer training