Become An Indiana Master Naturalist! 2008
The Indiana Master Naturalist Program is an educational/volunteer program developed by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and Purdue Extension to provide citizens with hands-on opportunities to learn about our Hoosier natural features and resources. The purpose of the program is to:
Þ Bring together natural resource specialists with adult learners to foster an understanding of Indiana’s plants, water, soils, and wildlife, and promote volunteer service in local communities.
Þ Provide an educational opportunity for course participants (18 years and older) to establish a short or long-term
partnership with an agency or local organization involved in natural resource management by volunteering as a
part of the course.
Þ In Allen County Indiana, this program is sponsored by Fox Island Alliance and Purdue Extension Service.
Þ The sessions will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6 to 9:30 pm and on Saturday mornings from 8:30am to 12:30pm.
and either at Fox Island County Park or the Allen County Extension Office.
Þ The sessions begin on March 11 and end on May 10. The Final Exam is May 13.
Þ Participants must attend the orientation meeting on the evening of February 19.
Þ Participants must attend at least 8 of the 9 class sessions, complete a final exam, and complete 30 volunteer hours
to obtain Master Naturalist Certification and a pin from the state.
Þ Class size is limited to 30 applicants. Space is reserved on a first-come first-served basis; and space will be reserved
only when the $80.00 registration fee is paid. Advance registration due by February 1.
You will receive a letter inviting you to orientation if you are among the first 30 to register.
Date |
Sessions* |
Instructor |
Time |
Location |
|
2/19 |
Orientation |
Get Acquainted |
6:00 – 8:00 pm |
Extension Office |
|
3/11 |
Geology |
Dr. Jack Sunderman, Geologist |
6:00 –9:30 pm |
Extension Office |
|
3/18 |
Forest Ecology |
Dr. Jim Tobolski |
6:00 – 9:30 pm |
Extension Office |
|
3/25 |
Reptiles and Amphibians |
Chris Barlow, Naturalist |
6:00 – 9:30 pm |
Extension Office |
|
3/29 |
Birds |
Dr. James Haw |
8:30am-12:30pm |
Fox Island |
|
4/12 |
Wetlands |
Tim Skiver, Wetland Biologist |
8:30am-12:30pm |
Fox Island |
|
4/15 |
Insects |
Dr. David Miller, Entomologist |
6:00 – 9:30 pm |
Extension Office |
|
4/22 |
Mammals |
Chris Barlow, Naturalist |
6:00 – 9:30 pm |
Extension Office |
|
4/29 |
Trees |
Ricky Kemery, Purdue University |
6:00 – 9:30 pm |
Extension Office |
|
5/10 |
Wildflowers |
Doug Rood, Naturalist |
8:30am-12:30pm |
Fox Island |
|
5/13 |
Final Exam |
Required – No makeup |
6:00pm |
Extension Office |
*Note- Some sessions will require moderate walking.
Questions? Contact the Allen County Extension office at 260-481-6826 (press option 3)
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2008-Registration Fee = $80.00 Check * or Cash *Payable to (Purdue CES Hort. Ed. Fund)
Mail completed registration to:
4001Crescent Ave. Fort Wayne, Indiana 46815-4590
Or drop off your registration at the Allen County Extension Office.
Important Notes: Deadline for Registration is February 1 – Class size is limited to 30 students. Space will only be reserved when the registration fee is paid. Your registration fee will be returned if we are unable to reserve a space for you or if you decide not to attend the class. Students accepted into the class must attend orientation session on February 19. Money will NOT be returned after orientation.
If you have special needs, please indicate on the registration form, or call us at 260-481-6826 prior to the orientation session.
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