An Indiana Master Naturalist course will be held at Pokagon State Park on Wednesdays beginning April 19 and going through June 10 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. There will also be three Saturday sessions, each running from 8:30 a.m. to noon, on April 22, May 13, and June 10. The classes are open to adults, and participation is limited. Registration is due March 24.
The Indiana Master Naturalist (IMN) program provides the opportunity to learn about Indiana's natural resources from a variety of experts. Topics will include wildflower and tree identification, geology, and wildlife. The course will be hosted by Steuben County Soil and Water Conservation District and Pokagon State Park.
At the end of the course, participants who meet the requirements will receive an IMN certificate of completion. Participants must attend eight of the 10 sessions, pass a series of open-note quizzes at the end of each session with a score of 70%, and complete 24 hours of volunteer work, 12 of which must be served in Indiana, with a state or local natural resources organization.
There is a $120 registration fee, which includes field guides, the IMN certification fee, and other materials. To sign up, contact Aimee Wentworth at steubenswcd@gmail.com or 260-665-3211 x3.
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