Local program class schedule
January
Introduction / Interpretation 101
Geology of SW IN
Ecology of SW IN
Soils of SW IN / Invasives
February
Rivers & Wetlands
Trees & Forests
Wildflowers / Insects
Birds
March
Herps / Mammals
NR Management / Human Impact
Interpretation 102
Final Exam
April
Outdoor experiences
each class is 3 hrs long - just like college.
Last edited by JNA; 18 Nov 2011 at 4:07 PM.
That's cool, I'm an interpretive naturalist. You're a planner so you can speak to the public, so should be no problem, as that is usually the hardest part for the nature-lovers.Originally posted by JNA
That would be fun. I have always shyed away from such, fearful that some work commitment would stop me from finishing. Stupid me.
I've applied to start the MN program in North Texas starting in 2012. Our class and field trip schedule looks like this:
February
Introduction to MN Program
Ecosystem Concepts
Ecological Regions of Texas
Botany
March
Mammalogy & Ecosystem Management
Herpetology
Forest Ecology & Management
Urban Forest/Trinity River Field Trip
Ornithology
April
Weather
Geology
Prairie Ecology & Management
Prairie Field Trip to Lake Lewisville Environmental Learning Area
Urban Systems
Soils
Aquatic Systems
Wetlands Field Trip to John Bunker Sands Wetland Center
May
Entomology
End of Class Celebrations
“Death comes when memories of the past exceed the vision for the future.”
Went to the MN intro open house last night & met a lot of interesting people and also learned about several other organizations that I wasn't aware of. Was going to do the MN coursework by myself but brought Mrs. ofos along and it looks like she'll do the training too. That's a good thing.
“Death comes when memories of the past exceed the vision for the future.”
Darn missed the registration deadline to sign up.
Ours runs until Jan. 20. I'll keep you posted on how the classes go. Tuesdays are going to be very long for the next 4-5 months.Darn missed the registration deadline to sign up.
“Death comes when memories of the past exceed the vision for the future.”
Plead your case. Worth it.Darn missed the registration deadline to sign up.
I agree. The worst thing they can say is no. Just tell them you're a planner and they'll understand why you missed a deadline.
“Death comes when memories of the past exceed the vision for the future.”
And the knowledge gained from their course will make you plan their community to a higher standard!I agree. The worst thing they can say is no. Just tell them you're a planner and they'll understand why you missed a deadline.
Those look like incredibly fun courses! I'll have to look out for that wherever I am later this year. Are people just doing the course for fun? Or does this somehow enhance career prospects?
Anything enhances a planner's career prospects these days. Bartending, naturalist, shelf stocking...
Is there a Maister Naturalist course? Or is that the Maister Naturist course? Oh crap - wrong class!!!
The purpose of life is a life of purpose
For Maister that would be either UnNaturalist or UnNaturist. But I digress...Is there a Maister Naturalist course? Or is that the Maister Naturist course? Oh crap - wrong class!!!
Started the classes on Tuesday. This week it was Introduction to MN Program and Ecosystem Concepts. Both were good but given that it was the first session, there were organizational things to be done as well. That meant that we met for almost 4 hours instead of the normal 3. After putting in 8 at work, it was a long day. A little over 50 people are in the training class. There is a very large class course notebook with reading assignments and homework each week. Each of us have been assigned a mentor. Overall it was the crunchiest crowd that I've been in for a long while but there is a good mix of age and background.
“Death comes when memories of the past exceed the vision for the future.”
Mrs. ofos and I finished the last of MN class and field trips last night. Still need to participate in a group class project and complete our advanced training and volunteer hour requirements before getting certified. It's been a good experience but kind of like when I was working full time during the day and taking my last semester of classes at night for the master's degree. Great group of people in the organization and it's opened up a whole range of environmental activities and programs in the area that I wasn't aware of before. Highly recommend the Master Naturalist program for anyone.
“Death comes when memories of the past exceed the vision for the future.”
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