UC – California Naturalist Certification Course – Registration Closed
June 1, 2017 @ 8:00 am - June 4, 2017 @ 5:00 pm
| $225March 31, 2017 – Sorry, but class registration is now full.
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 1, 8, 15, and 22 from 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Fridays June 2, 9, 16, and 23 from 8 AM – 4 PM
Meeting Place: Classroom at Calaveras Big Trees State Park
Course Fee: $225 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, 2017
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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