Land Restoration School

CLASS IS FULL

Training Dates

June 5 - July 22, 2025

Location

Mequon Nature Preserve

8200 W County Line Rd

Mequon, WI 53097

Directions

Instructors

Nancy Aten

Dan Collins

Chris Young

Description

The Land Restoration School (LRS) is excited to host a training session, in partnership with Mequon Nature Preserve, that is focused on the important topic of ecological restoration for lands that are damaged or degraded using the framework from the Society for Ecological Restoration, (SER). Attendees should expect to learn the relevance of ecological restoration with a focus on the resilience of the environment for people, society, culture, and all beings with a stake in habitat restoration. Sessions are led by subject matter experts from UW-Madison, UW-Green Bay and UW-Milwaukee, and the LRS faculty. The sessions will be a mix of presentations and field work, taking advantage of the Mequon Nature Preserve and the UW-Milwaukee Cedarburg Bog field station.

*This training will include eight early career Ecological Restorationists who are participating in an intensive Land Restoration School, expanding their knowledge on the topic of ecological restoration at the same time. This will be a great opportunity for future Master Naturalists to learn alongside the Land Restoration School cohort. This training will foster a dynamic learning community with participants bringing a wide range of life experiences and skill sets.

The Wisconsin Master Naturalist program is a network of well-informed volunteers dedicated to conservation service, leadership, and lifelong learning. The Master Naturalist training provides 40 hours of education in a variety of natural history topics and Master Naturalist service areas. Through expert-led trainings, Master Naturalists are equipped to address challenges facing the state by making positive impacts through stewardship, citizen science, and educational activities. Trainings have an emphasis on outdoor field experiences with some classroom instruction and are taught by professional natural resources educators and scientists. Once trained, Wisconsin Master Naturalists record 40 hours of service and 8 hours of advanced training each year to maintain certification and receive a recognition pin.

Schedule

Thursday, June 5th: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Tuesday, June 10th: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Thursday, June 12th: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Tuesday, June 17th: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Tuesday, June 24th: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Thursday, June 26th: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Tuesday, July 1st: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Wednesday, July 2nd: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Tuesday, July 8th: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Thursday, July 10th: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Tuesday, July 15th: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Thursday, July 17th: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Tuesday, July 22nd: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Class Size

16

Participation

To be a certified Master Naturalist, you will be required to:

  • Attend regularly. Only four hours of training may be missed.
  • Be 18 years old or older.
  • Travel in personal vehicles as necessary to reach different learning sites throughout the training, unless transportation is provided by the host.
  • Complete a small training project.

** Master Naturalist Trainings are primarily outdoor learning experiences which may include extended periods of standing, hiking on both flat paths and off-trails with inclines, and a variety of weather conditions. Accommodation requests can be made during the registration process; please allow 30 days, when possible. If you have questions about the activity level of the training, please contact the program office info@wimasternaturalist.org prior to registering.

Financial Hardship

The Wisconsin Master Naturalist program believes that finances should not be a barrier to learning. Reduced registration fees are available for those who indicate the fee is a hardship. Reduced fees will be available during the registration process at a self-selected rate of either $200, $150, or $100. Our hope is that by participating in the Master Naturalist program you are able to give back your time to organizations that need your help. And if your financial situation changes in the future that you’ll consider a donation back to our program.

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Registration fee

$300

Registration fee includes all training materials and a year-long membership with the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin. Food and lodging not included unless otherwise stated.

*Reduced fee information below.

This training is full. You can still be placed on the waiting list.

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Cancellation Policy:

Any cancellations made before 30 days prior to the start of the training are subject to a $25 administrative fee. Cancellations made between 29-8 days prior to the training are subject to a $50 administrative fee. No refunds will be given after 7 days prior to the start date.

If we cancel one day of the training, that date will be rescheduled. If the complete training is cancelled by us, your registration fee will be refunded.

Questions?

info@wimasternaturalist.org

(608) 262-0020

CLASS IS FULL