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ADV - NPLD Itasca State Park - Park Rapids
NPLD Itasca State Park - Park Rapids website
36750 Main Park DrivePark Rapids , MN 56470
National Public Lands Day 2023 is a statewide event that provides unique opportunities for Minnesota Master Naturalist Volunteers to participate in our largest single day of service. Locations across the state will have MNats and others out helping to make Minnesota a better place!
Friends and family are welcome to participate, but must be registered to participate. Everyone will sign a photo release upon site registration. All participants will receive a free NPLD water bottle as a thank you for participating.
Volunteers will be doing installation & maintenance of deer fences protecting young trees. Bring gloves (preferably leather), water bottles, snacks, lunch, sturdy boots.
Course Dates:
Meeting from 9:45 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. on:
- Saturday, September 23, 2023
Instructor Information
John is a Certified Wildlife Biologist, Professor of Wildlife Ecology at the University of Minnesota Crookston, and an Extension Wildlife Specialist. He has worked with the University of Minnesota Extension Service on wildlife-related issues with the Master Naturalist, Master Gardener, and Woodland Adviser programs since 2001. He regularly speaks to groups on human-wildlife interactions, wildlife damage management, and enhancing landscapes for wildlife. His collegiate teaching focuses on Wildlife Ecology, Ornithology, Mammalogy, Fisheries Management, and Environmental Statistics. His research focuses on habitat associations and reproductive performance of wild birds. John holds a BS in Biology and Zoology from North Dakota State University, a MS and PhD in Wildlife Science from Virginia Tech and Oregon State University, respectively.
Sponsor Information
DNR-Itasca State Park
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