If you are interested in native plants, is now open for two Plant Identification workshops to be held this summer in Isle Royale National Park and Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula. This is an excellent opportunity to both explore this unique islandnational park and Michigan's Upper Peninsula near Lake Superior and learn the flora of these areas at … Continue reading Michigan Plant Identification workshops
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Join us for a day searching for one of Minnesota's newest aquatic invasive species, starry stonewort (and other invaders). Starry stonewort is an invasive algae that was first found in Lake Koronis in 2015 and has since spread to 11 Minnesota lakes (learn more about starry stonewort and our research here). Now we are asking … Continue reading VOL – Search for Starry Stonewort – August 18 – statewide
The Minnesota DNR Divisions of Ecological and Water Resources, Forestry, and Fish and Wildlife are partnering to offer training in the use of the DNR Field Guides to the Native Plant Communities of Minnesota and how they can be used to help inform management decisions. There will be two indoor introductory classes and six field … Continue reading Native Plant Community Training
Thu Apr 12: Celebrate Citizen Science Day - Learn About the City Nature Challenge 2018! Author and conservation specialist Heather Holm will discuss why and how to use the iNaturalist.org software, and others on the site can help confirm or identify your observations. Learn about the worldwide City Nature Challenge 2018! This program is in … Continue reading West Metro Chapter Meeting – April 12 – Minnetonka
The City of St. Paul is looking for 2-3 Bruce Vento Crew Leaders! This role takes place during the growing season from April-October. Run a crew of volunteers to help preserve, protect, and restore natural areas and vital ecosystems at Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary. You will lead volunteers (8-15 people) in projects such as; invasive … Continue reading Bruce Vento Crew Leader – City of St. Paul – summer 2018
A growing list of organizations that have volunteer and/or training opportunities for Minnesota Master Naturalist: AIS Detector – MAISRC CoCoRaHS weather watcher Cornell Lab – Ornithology Friends of the Mississippi Great Lakes Aquarium Great River Greening iNaturalist International Wolf Center Minnesota DNR Minnesota Master Naturalist Minnesota Phenology Network Mississippi National River National Conservation Training Center … Continue reading OnGoing Volunteer/Training Opportunities
Master Naturalist Volunteer Open House and iNaturalist.org Training! March 8th at the Master Naturalist Volunteer chapter meeting you can learn about the Master Naturalist Volunteer program, share your favorite nature story or item, and/or learn how to use iNaturalist.org to report your nature observations for the upcoming 2018 City Nature Challenge! Bring your camera, smartphone … Continue reading iNaturalist training – March 8th – Minnetonka
National Park Service VOLUNTEERS-IN-PARKS (VIP) UPDATE --- February 2018 Mississippi National River and Recreation Area111 E. Kellogg Blvd. Suite 105, Saint Paul, MN 55101 February brings a few opportunities to get outside and help with habitat restoration and ice fishing events while snow is still on the ground. If you choose to volunteer for these … Continue reading National Park Service VOLUNTEERS-IN-PARKS (VIP) UPDATE February 2018
The Mississippi National River and Recreation Area seeks experienced teachers to facilitate programs for K-12 students in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. River Educators will facilitate student experiences in this national park through exploration of natural and historical resources in a setting that provokes thought, inspires wonder, and ignites understanding - the Mississippi River! Spanning … Continue reading Part Time River Educator positions
