Master Naturalist Program 2022

Master Naturalist Presentation 2022
Introduction to the class, the topics, and the timelines

Application due: March 13th
Class Start Date: March 24th
Checks due: March 24th of $85 made out to Valencia Soil and Water Conservation District
Master Naturalist Program Presentation f[...]
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Master Naturalist Application
This application must be filled out included with check payable to: Valencia Soil and Water Conservation District no later than Sunday, March 13th. Please send to: Education Manager, PO Box 170 Belen NM 87002 or directly to Whitfield: 2424 HWY 47 Belen NM 87002 (Thursdays through Saturdays)
Participant Application 2022.doc
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The Whitfield Master Naturalist Program aims to instill the pursuit of life-long learning and promote environmental stewardship. Participants are actively engaged through education and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources throughout NM. The Master Naturalist Program is ideal for individuals who have a love for the outdoors, curiosity of the natural environment, a desire to work with others, and help support conservation measures that improve land health.

Classes begin March 24th 2022 and end in May 14th 2022.

We will hold an information meeting about the program on March 3rd at Whitfield at 4-5 PM and registration is due March 13th. Due to limited capacity,to register for this information meeting, please fill out the form here: https://forms.office.com/r/Lnw2nPbCuJ

A fee of $85.00 is associated with this program and should be made out to Valencia Soil and Water Conservation District. Call Whitfield at 505-864-8914 for further information.

Through this program, participants will understand...

All aspects of their role as a Master Naturalist, the mission and objectives of the program, and the guidelines for participation
What a naturalist is and does and the signficance of naturalists
The biomes and life zones of New Mexico
Basic concepts of ecology
Basic concepts of geology
Basic concepts of hydrology
Basic concepts of botany
Basic concepts of zoology
Basic concepts of scientific methods and record keeping
Some native flora and fauna in the region
The general process of land health monitoring and natural resource management
Our connection to nature