Pennsylvania Master Naturalist Volunteer Training Course

People who are curious about nature, enjoy the outdoors, and want to be part of natural resource management and conservation in Pennsylvania are perfect candidates to become PA Master Naturalists. Pennsylvania Master Naturalist is a statewide partnership initiative that aims to connect people with their local ecosystems through intensive natural science training and local conservation service work. It is a cooperative program directed toward developing a local corps of “master volunteers and service providers” to offer education, outreach, and service dedicated to the understanding and management of natural areas within their communities. Pennsylvania Master Naturalist works closely with a coalition of community and conservation organizations to ensure that they have the necessary volunteer leadership to address the most pressing conservation needs and challenges. This year-round program has three components: the initial volunteer training course, volunteer service, and continuing education. Natural Science Training: All Master Naturalists will receive an in depth, 50-hour training in natural history, natural sciences, biodiversity, and nature interpretation. Service Hours: Service hours give Master Naturalists an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills they have learned during the training. After the initial training course, trainees must complete at least 30 hours of service in order to become certified PA Master Naturalist volunteers. To remain certified, volunteers must complete 20 hours of service each subsequent year. Advanced Courses (elective hours): Continuing education is an important part of a naturalist’s life; therefore, we require a certain number of credit hours each year on specialized topics. After the initial training course, trainees must complete at least 8 hours of advanced training in order to become certified PA Master Naturalist volunteers. To remain certified, volunteers must complete 12 hours of advanced training each subsequent year. Duration: Pennsylvania Master Naturalist training is a lifelong journey measured with annual training and volunteer service requirements. Adults (18 years and older) who are interested in deepening their knowledge of and connection to the natural world and the local conservation community through natural science education and volunteer service are encouraged to apply. For more information on the Lehigh County Master Naturalist training course and program, go to the Pennsylvania Master Naturalist website (https://pamasternaturalist.org/become_a_master_naturalist/training-details/).

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