Make no mistake – the Master Naturalist Program is an adventure. Only a couple weeks into our training, I’m learning more that I dreamed possible and am discovering folks who are passionate about conservation in all its forms. I came without a science or environmental education or work background, but with a love I’ve developed through the influence of incredible people like John Bax and the outdoor writers I’ve known.
Author: Justin Case
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Below is a list of Advanced Training opportunities for the month of January. It is only a partial list and will be updated as new
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I learned more about vultures than I have ever learned before.
by Maria Reyna-Gomez
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by Julia Jorgensen Descendants of ancient rodents, tree squirrels are found on every continent except Australia and Antarctica. North America is home to eight of
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by Alejandra Gomez I have always been fascinated by frogs! It was in my early, formative years of junior high school, where I was introduced