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ADV - Gathering Partners Conference
Gathering Partners Conference website
11000 Craguns Dr,Brainerd, MN 56401
Indulge your inner nature lover alongside other curious, passionate folks to learn about Minnesota's natural history in a relaxed, inspiring atmosphere. From trout to tamaracks, ancient wisdom to newfangled technologies, you’ll see familiar landscapes from a whole new perspective. There will be something for everyone!
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Gathering Partners website
The course cost is $295 and includes course manuals and supplies.
Course Dates:
Meeting from 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. on:
- Friday, May 16, 2025
- Saturday, May 17, 2025
- Sunday, May 18, 2025
Instructor Information
Amy holds a BA in Elementary Education from the College of St. Scholastica and a MEd in Environmental Leadership and Learning from the University of MN. With over 30 years of experience in cooperative extension, Amy's career has been dedicated to intertwining her work with a passion for the environment. Since its inception in 2005, she has been an integral part of the Minnesota Master Naturalist program. Hailing from the Duluth area, Amy is a true native Minnesotan who has always cherished the outdoors, finding joy in sharing her love and knowledge with others.
I am an Extension Professor with the University of Minnesota Extension with a MSEd in Curriculum and Instruction/Outdoor Education. Since 1992 my career has focused on environmental education in various forms, including past work for the International Wolf Center in Ely, MN, the Prairie Ecology Bus Center in southwest Minnesota, and various naturalist roles in the Boston area, northern Minnesota, and New York state. Ask me about participatory science, outdoor interpretation, universal program design, spring ephemeral wildflowers, or anything wildlife related! And by all means, let's talk about iNaturalist! Outside of work I enjoy anything crafty -- lately I am enjoying quilting, crochet and mosaic arts -- and riding my eBike.
Griffin has worked as a field and interpretive naturalist across the upper Great Lakes region, planning and leading nature programming and doing research, surveys, and field work for state, federal, and local governments, nonprofits, and private organizations. He currently works with the Minnesota Master Naturalist program.
Sponsor Information
Minnesota Master Naturalist
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