Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

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Training Dates

August 22 - September 26, 2019

Location

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

1111 E Brown Deer Rd

Milwaukee, WI 53217

Directions

Instructors

Michelle Allison

Tom Finley

Don Quintenz

Corinne Palmer

Cassie Rincon

Description

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center will provide training about the natural history of Wisconsin through classroom instruction, field experience and two off-site field trips.

The Wisconsin Master Naturalist program is a network of well-informed citizens dedicated to conservation education and service within Wisconsin communities.  The Master Naturalist Volunteer Training provides 40 hours of coursework in natural history, interpretation, and conservation stewardship.  Trainings combine classroom instruction with field experiences and are taught by professional natural resources educators and scientists.  Once trained, Wisconsin Master Naturalists provide 40 hours of service and take 8 hours of advanced training each year to maintain their certification and receive a recognition pin.

Schedule

Thursday, August 22nd: 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Saturday, August 24th: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

* Mandatory field trip

Tuesday, August 27th: 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Thursday, August 29th: 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Tuesday, September 3rd: 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Thursday, September 5th: 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Tuesday, September 10th: 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Thursday, September 12th: 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Thursday, September 19th: 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Saturday, September 21st: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

* Madatory field trip

Tuesday, September 24th: 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Thursday, September 26th: 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Class Size

25

Participation

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

  • Attend regularly. Only four hours of training may be missed.
  • Participate in field trips, even in inclement weather.
  • Travel in personal vehicles as necessary to reach field trip locations.
  • Experience moderate activity on uneven terrain. Please consult with the program office info@wimasternaturalist.org before registering if you have you have questions about accessibility.
  • Complete a capstone project during the course.

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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