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People interested in becoming a Nebraska Master Naturalist may sign up for the Fall Core 24 training at the Crane Trust Nature and Visitor Center in Wood River.
The workshop on Oct. 17-18 and 24-25 allows participants to learn about Nebraska’s natural resources and achieve Master Naturalist In-Training status.
The training is 5-9 p.m. Oct. 17 and 24, and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 18 and 25. The cost is $200. All sessions must be attended. Apply online at NEMasterNaturalist.org/apply-now.
The Nebraska Master Naturalist Program is an adult conservation and environmental education program that uses indoor presentations on flora, fauna, ecology and more, in combination with hands-on field experiences to teach volunteers.
Certified Master Naturalists and Naturalists-in-training are recognized across the state as dedicated natural resource conservation volunteers who provide volunteer service through a variety of skill sets.
Graduates of Core 24 courses must complete 36 hours of continuing education opportunities by Dec. 31 of the following year to become fully certified.
To see frequently asked questions, visit nemasternaturalist.org/about-us/frequent-questions.html.
Direct questions to Nebraska Master Naturalist Program Coordinator Jamie Bachmann at jamie.bachmann@nebraska.gov.
