Minnesota Master Naturalist

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NWGL - Hartley Nature Center, Duluth

Hartley Nature Center, Duluth website

3001 Woodland Avenue
Duluth, MN 55803

Come join us for a Duluth-based North Woods, Great Lakes Minnesota Master Naturalist Biome Course!

Course Instructors: Samantha Smingler and Clinton Dexter-Nienhaus

This course, based out of Hartley Nature Center, is designed to engage folks local to Duluth and will be held Thursdays from 6:15- 8:15 pm with three additional (required) all-day field trips (Saturday October 10 and 24; Sunday, November 8). The course will feature multiple field trips to highlight the diversity of plants, wildlife, geologic features, aquatic systems and volunteer opportunities in the largest biome of the state. Field Trips will take place at the Sax-Zim Bog, Jay Cooke State Park, and the Lake Superior Aquarium. There will also be some time spent at known (and perhaps underutilized) sites in Duluth. If you have ever wanted a more leisurely course to discover the biome in your backyard, this course is for you!

The course will be experiential, field based, and will include both indoor and outdoor components. There will be expectations for some outside of class work and reading (as necessary). Please come prepared for a wide range of weather, as autumn in Duluth can bring warm and cold temperatures just days apart! Our class will feature phenology and nature journaling, so please bring a notebook and something to write with each day. Other important field equipment, such as hand lenses, binoculars, and cameras may or may not be needed for this course, but please bring them as you see fit. Water will be available during the course. There will be two Early Classes and one Evening Class during this course. Early Classes will be held September 24 (4:30 pm start) and October 8 (5 pm start). Our Late Class will feature Astro Bob and will be held from 6:15-9:45 pm. Further notes on these field trips will be available prior to the start of the course.

Please inform instructors before the class begins of any accessibility or mobility needs, especially regarding outdoor activities.

All participants will contribute to a small group capstone project to be described in class.

The course cost is $295 and includes course manuals and supplies.

If the course cost is a hardship, please fill out the scholarship application. After the scholarship is fully processed, you will receive a code to be entered in the on-line registration process. Please wait until you receive that code to complete registration.

Course Dates:

Meeting from 6:15 P.M. to 8:15 P.M. on:

Instructor Information

Clinton Dexter-Nienhaus

Sponsor Information

Hartley Nature Center

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