Sugarloaf Cove Nature Center will once again host Master Naturalist volunteer training this winter.
Minnesota Master Naturalist is a program developed through the University of Minnesota Extension Service that educates adults about Minnesota’s natural resources, empowers them to teach others and provides opportunities to participate in conservation projects.
Participants will learn about the fascinating geology, plant and animal communities, inland lakes and bogs, ecology and human interactions of the North Woods, as well as Lake Superior. The course will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every other Saturday for six sessions beginning Feb. 20 and ending May 7, 2016. Field trips will be incorporated into the scheduled class days. A capstone project is expected of participants, as well as the commitment to volunteer for 40 hours during the year.
The course cost is $275 and includes course manuals and materials. Call (218) 525-0001 for more information or to register, or to inquire about scholarship opportunities.
Leave a Reply