Kosciusko County Soil And Water Conservation District To Host Indiana Master Naturalist Program
February 9, 2025 at 4:19 p.m.
The Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District will be sponsoring an Indiana Master Naturalist program.
This program will be informative and fun, according to a news release from the KCSWCD. The Indiana Master Naturalist program is an opportunity to learn about nature from experts, give back to your community through conservation volunteerism and meet like-minded people who also have a passion for natural resources.
The mission of the Indiana Master Naturalist program is to bring together natural resource specialists with adult learners to foster an understanding of Indiana plants, water, soils and wildlife, and to promote natural resource volunteer service within the state of Indiana. This year, they will be showcasing topics including birds, wildflowers, soils, geology, water, wetlands, trees, mammals, habitats and astronomy.
Classes meet once a month March through October and will be followed by an assessment and graduation to celebrate the completion of the program in November. Class meetings will include a lecture from experts in topic areas, followed by a field experience with hands-on learning in locations across the county. Those who complete the coursework and 24 hours of approved volunteer work will achieve Indiana Master Naturalist certification.
Classes are scheduled in the evenings March 13, April 24, May 15, June 12, July 10, Aug. 14, Sept. 11, Oct. 16 and Nov. 13. Class participants will receive a book for most topics covered in the program. The class is limited to 20 participants. Applications will be accepted until Friday, Feb. 14 or until the class is filled.
Most sessions will require moderate walking. To discuss possible accommodations, contact the office at 574-267-7445, ext. 3, prior to enrolling in the program.
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. The cost of the program is $175 per student or $250 for two students within the same household who choose to share books. Scholarships are available. Inquire if the program cost will be a barrier to your participation.
For more information about the Indiana Master Naturalist program, contact the SWCD office at 574-267-7445, ext. 3, or check out kosciuskoswcd.org/imn.
The Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District will be sponsoring an Indiana Master Naturalist program.
This program will be informative and fun, according to a news release from the KCSWCD. The Indiana Master Naturalist program is an opportunity to learn about nature from experts, give back to your community through conservation volunteerism and meet like-minded people who also have a passion for natural resources.
The mission of the Indiana Master Naturalist program is to bring together natural resource specialists with adult learners to foster an understanding of Indiana plants, water, soils and wildlife, and to promote natural resource volunteer service within the state of Indiana. This year, they will be showcasing topics including birds, wildflowers, soils, geology, water, wetlands, trees, mammals, habitats and astronomy.
Classes meet once a month March through October and will be followed by an assessment and graduation to celebrate the completion of the program in November. Class meetings will include a lecture from experts in topic areas, followed by a field experience with hands-on learning in locations across the county. Those who complete the coursework and 24 hours of approved volunteer work will achieve Indiana Master Naturalist certification.
Classes are scheduled in the evenings March 13, April 24, May 15, June 12, July 10, Aug. 14, Sept. 11, Oct. 16 and Nov. 13. Class participants will receive a book for most topics covered in the program. The class is limited to 20 participants. Applications will be accepted until Friday, Feb. 14 or until the class is filled.
Most sessions will require moderate walking. To discuss possible accommodations, contact the office at 574-267-7445, ext. 3, prior to enrolling in the program.
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. The cost of the program is $175 per student or $250 for two students within the same household who choose to share books. Scholarships are available. Inquire if the program cost will be a barrier to your participation.
For more information about the Indiana Master Naturalist program, contact the SWCD office at 574-267-7445, ext. 3, or check out kosciuskoswcd.org/imn.