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Metro Area Naturalist & Volunteer Training

Metro Naturalist & Volunteer Trainings are professional development and networking opportunities held 3 times a year at metro area environmental education centers. Trainings are always free and are especially welcoming to interns and volunteers. Topics can range from fungus to sustainability (and everything in between).

If you have a topic idea, partnering idea, or would like to volunteer your expertise in one of the topics outlined below, or for general questions, please contact Katie Hoeschen (651-554-6532) for more information.

2009-2010 Events

January 12, 2009
Topic: Biofact Legalities, Creation and Preservation
Location: Wildlife Science Center-Carlos Avery (Map)
Host: Wildlife Science Center, Co-host: MN DNR

June 8, 2009
Topic: Raptors (and other Birds)
Location: Dodge Nature Center (Map)
Host: Dodge Nature Center, Co-host Richardson Nature Center

September 14, 2009
Topic: Tips for ELL and Special Education Learning
Location: Valley Branch (aka Belwin) (Map)
Host: Valley Branch, Co-host: Carpenter Nature Center

January 11, 2010
Topic: Herptile Care
Location: Eastman Nature Center

June 14, 2010
Topic: Technology in Interpretation
Location: Lowry Nature Center

September 13, 2010
Topic: Rain Gardens & Storm Water
Location: Maplewood Nature Center

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