Missourians have the opportunity to learn about and participate in natural resource conservation.
The Osage Trails Chapter of the Missouri Master Naturalist Program is offering a training class from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, Aug. 11 through Nov. 10 at the Burr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center, 1401 N.W. Park Road Blue Springs.
The Missouri Master Naturalist program is designed for those who want to know more about, and become more involved in, the management and protection of natural resources. To become a Certified Master Naturalist, participants take 40 hours of basic training, eight hours of advance training, and contribute 40 hours of natural resource-related volunteer service in the Kansas City area.
Participants are expected to attend all evening sessions and two full-day Saturday sessions. The enrollment fee is $80. Interested individuals may download an enrollment form at www.gkcmn.com. For more information, contact Stacey Davis at 816-228-3766 or e-mail Stacey.davis@mdc.mo.gov.
This program is sponsored by the Missouri Department of Conservation and University of Missouri Extension.
- Jillayne Ritchie
