MISSISSIPPI MASTER NATURALIST PROGRAM

MISSISSIPPI MASTER NATURALIST PROGRAM 2008

What is a Master Naturalist?
A concerned citizen who wants to learn more about Mississippi’s natural resources and management tools that can be used to help protect our land and water resources.

Master Naturalist Certification Requirements:

A Master Naturalist will receive 40 hours of in-depth training in natural resource and wildlife management. This information will be taught by regional experts at the Mississippi State University Coastal Research and Extension Center with field trips to discover and learn more about south Mississippi’s wildlife and natural habitats.

Master Naturalist volunteers will promote environmental stewardship within their community through conducting educational activities, projects, and demonstrations. An additional 40 hours of volunteer service is required to obtain certification in the program.

MISSISSIPPI MASTER NATURALIST PROGRAM 2009

Mississippi Master Naturalist Program courses will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursdays from April 16 to June 4 at the Mississippi State University Coastal Research and Extension Center in Biloxi. Class enrollment is limited, and pre-registration is required.

The program helps participants expand their knowledge of local habitats and helps them identify ways to protect land and water resources. Master Naturalists receive 40 hours of training in natural resource and wildlife management. They also must complete 40 hours of volunteer service to meet certification requirements.

Natural resource professionals, university professors and extension agents will conduct classes and field trips about archaeology, native plants, habitats, insects, watershed management, forestry, fisheries, soils and birds.

Press Release

Application Form (Word, pdf)

MISSISSIPPI MASTER NATURALIST NEWSLETTER

Volume 1, Issue 1

Volume 2, Issue 1

Volume 2, Issue 2

For more information, contact: Dr. Chris Boyd

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Last updated: Monday, July 13, 2009


MISSISSIPPI MASTER NATURALIST PROGRAM 2008 What is a Master Naturalist? A concerned citizen who wants to learn more about Mississippi’s natural resources and management tools that can be used to help protect our land and water resources. Master Naturalist Certification Requirements: A Master Naturalist will receive 40 hours of in-depth training in natural resource and wildlife management. This information will be taught by regional experts at the Mississippi State University Coastal Research and Extension Center with field trips to discover and learn more about south Mississippi’s wildlife and natural habitats. Master Naturalist volunteers will promote environmental stewardship within their community through conducting educational activities, projects, and demonstrations. An additional 40 hours of volunteer service is required to obtain certification in the program.

MISSISSIPPI MASTER NATURALIST PROGRAM 2009 Mississippi Master Naturalist Program courses will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursdays from April 16 to June 4 at the Mississippi State University Coastal Research and Extension Center in Biloxi. Class enrollment is limited, and pre-registration is required. The program helps participants expand their knowledge of local habitats and helps them identify ways to protect land and water resources. Master Naturalists receive 40 hours of training in natural resource and wildlife management. They also must complete 40 hours of volunteer service to meet certification requirements. Natural resource professionals, university professors and extension agents will conduct classes and field trips about archaeology, native plants, habitats, insects, watershed management, forestry, fisheries, soils and birds. Press Release Application Form (Word, pdf)

MISSISSIPPI MASTER NATURALIST NEWSLETTER Volume 1, Issue 1 Volume 2, Issue 1 Volume 2, Issue 2

For more information, contact: Dr. Chris Boyd