Minnesota Master Naturalist

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BWBR - Saint Johns Outdoor University, Collegeville

Saint Johns Outdoor University, Collegeville, MN website

2346 Science Drive
Collegeville, MN 56321

Join experienced and enthusiastic instructors in a beautiful 3,000 acre outdoor classroom in this immersive 40-hour introduction to the Big Woods and Big Rivers of Minnesota. Beginners welcome! Winter is a great time of year to learn native trees and shrubs, landscape formations, animal tracks, lichens, explore life below the snow and ice, and more. Participants should expect to spend time outdoors each day. All participants will contribute to a small group capstone project in order to complete the course. Individuals interested may not register for single programs—the training is intended for those committed to attending all meetings listed.

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For Registration questions contact Extension Registration, ext-reg@umn.edu
For Username or Password help contact UMN Help Desk, HELP@umn.edu, 612-301-4357.

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The course cost is $295 and includes course manuals and supplies.

If the course cost is a hardship, please fill out the scholarship application. After the scholarship is fully processed, you will receive a code to be entered in the on-line registration process. Please wait until you receive that code to complete registration.

Course Dates:

Meeting from 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. on:

Instructor Information

John Geissler

Caitlynn LaSota

Caitlynn, a lifelong nature enthusiast, started her foray into environmental education by earning her BS in Forestry and Natural Resource Management from the University of Minnesota. From there, she headed up north to work as a naturalist on the Gunflint Trail. She fell in love with the work and decided to further her education by completing the Environmental Education Fellowship with Saint John's Outdoor University. She now works as the Community Program Coordinator with Outdoor U, is certified in Wilderness First Aid, and is working on completing an Environmental Education Certification from Hamline University. In her free time, she enjoys collecting rocks, petting dogs, and looking for spiderwebs.

Sponsor Information

Saint John`s Outdoor University

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