2022 California Naturalist-1 spot remaining
January 1 @ 8:00 am - April 15 @ 5:00 pm
Class Limited to 24.
Do you enjoy
- Exploring and learning about our local ecology?
- Engaging in citizen science?
- Sharing your knowledge with others?
This is the program for you!
The Mission of the CA Naturalist Program is to foster a diverse community of naturalists and promote stewardship of California’s natural resources through education and service.
Course Schedule:
Thursdays June 2, 9, 16 & 23 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Fridays June 3, 10, 17 & 24 from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Meeting Place: Classroom at Calaveras Big Trees State Park
Course Fee: $310 Students must purchase The California Naturalist Handbook (2013, UC Press) and bring a field notebook. Registration is limited. Please expect the commitment of a collegiate level class, including reading and required projects in addition to weekly class meetings. A limited number of need-based, partial scholarships will be available.
Course Benefits:
- Participate in this 40 hour course that combines UC science curriculum with guest lecturers, field trips and project – based learning to explore the fascinating natural history of the central Sierra Nevada.
- UC California Naturalist Certification awarded upon completion of course requirements.
- Opportunities for volunteering and advanced learning across the state with participating organizations.
- Opportunity to receive UC academic credit
- Lifetime membership in a dedicated statewide network of naturalists
- Participate in this 40 hour course that combines UC science curriculum with guest lecturers, field trips and project – based learning the explore the fascinating natural history of the central Sierra Nevada.
Scholarship application deadline: April 1, 2022
Covid-19 Policy: Proof of Covid-19 vaccination required. Please email proof of vaccination to cbta@bigtrees.org or mail to CBTA, PO Box 1196, Arnold CA 95223. You may bring in your proof of vaccination to the CBTA office Tuesday-Thursday as well.
Attendance Policy: Participants must attend all classes. One class session may be missed with prior approval of instructor.
Refund Policy: Full refunds, minus a $50 processing fee, permitted until May 1. No refunds will be issued for any reason after May 1.
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