BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Montana Natural History Center - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Montana Natural History Center
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Montana Natural History Center
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Denver
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:MDT
DTSTART:20240310T090000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:MST
DTSTART:20241103T080000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:MDT
DTSTART:20250309T090000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:MST
DTSTART:20251102T080000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:MDT
DTSTART:20260308T090000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:MST
DTSTART:20261101T080000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250903T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250903T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T165751
CREATED:20250716T194421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T151126Z
UID:10002893-1756893600-1756900800@www.montananaturalist.org
SUMMARY:Fall Online Master Naturalist
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, September 3 – November 19\, 2025\nTime: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (online)\nLocation: Online with Field Day Weekend\nIn-Person Field Weekend: September 13-14\nCost: $325 MNHC members/$355 non-members \nAre you a self-directed\, curious learner\, eager to explore your natural surroundings? Our immersive online certification course will help you develop naturalist skills and a deeper understanding of the natural world through a blend of live online classes\, recorded lectures\, guided independent study\, and an in-person field weekend. \nFall Online Certification Course 2025\nWednesdays\, September 3rd – November 19th\, 2025\n10:00 a.m.-noon MDT\n \nField Weekend\, September 13-14\nEngage with the course anytime\, anywhere. The online format can fit your schedule. Though attending the field weekend and live online classes is highly encouraged\, they will be recorded and supplemental material can be provided. This class works best for independent learners who can complete activities outside of the traditional classroom format. Your instructors will be available throughout the course for one-on-one guidance and mentorship. \n(REGISTRATION CLOSED Thursday\, August\, 21.) \nTaught by MNHC Naturalist Christine Morris\, this class includes: \n\na live Zoom or recorded lecture once per week for 12 weeks. 6 classes are live\, 6 are recorded lectures.\nweekly assignments\nin-person weekend field experience in Missoula on September 13-14\ncourse workbook\nan online classroom platform to engage with instructors and fellow students throughout the course\n\n\nWe’ll cover a wide breadth of topics with the goal of giving you a foundation of naturalist skills and knowledge on which you can build. Learn how to identify common birds\, plants\, butterflies\, insects\, mammal tracks\, and more. From landscape processes to lichen we will look at specific details and how each part contributes to the greater ecology. \nInstructors:\n \n\nChristine Morris\, community programs coordinator MNHC\nKelly Dix\, naturalist\, MNHC\nAllison De Jong\, Naturalist Magazine editor/outreach coordinator\, MNHC\nYlva Lekberg\, soil scientist/ecologist\, MPG ranch\nJenah Mead\, artist/naturalist\nPeter Lesica\, botanist\, author\nGreg Peters\, botanist\, Missoula College instructor\nGeoff Farinholt\, BLM fuels technician\nAngela Hornsby\, previous Philip L. Wright Zoological Museum curator\nGlenn Marangelo\, Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium\nRob Rich\, naturalist/writer\n\nView the course syllabus (some elements may be subject to change).  \nUpon course completion\, students: \n\nWill receive a Master Naturalist certificate and pin\nBe a part of an engaged and curious Master Naturalist community\nHave the knowledge and skills to perform environmental stewardship\n\nTo complete this certification course\, students are expected to attend classes/view recorded lectures\, complete weekly self-guided study assignments\, keep a nature journal\, and complete a final class project. \nPlan on putting in about 5-6 hours per week including class time\, independent study assignments\, nature journaling\, and final assignment. \nMaster Naturalist Certification is maintained by completing 20 hours of volunteer service and 8 hours of continuing education each year. You will receive a new pin each year you certify! \nRecommended Materials: \n\nbinoculars\nhand lens or loupe\nblank journal (required)\nmicron or small sharpie pen\ncolored pencils or watercolor pencils\nbird guide such as Sibley’s Field Guide to Birds of Western North America\nBotany in a Day by Thomas J. Elpel\nplant/flower guide such as Plants of the Rocky Mountains or Wildflowers of Montana (depending on what you can find in print)\n\nRegistration Information: \n\nCost: $355/$325 members\nFull payment due upon registration. The course fee (minus a $100 administrative fee) is refundable ONLY if a cancellation is made 30 days before the first day of class. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made after this deadline. Read our full refund/cancellation policy.\nSome scholarships are available! Please contact cmorris@montananaturalist.or for more information\nREGISTRATION CLOSED Thursday\, August 21
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/fall-online-master-naturalist/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Master Naturalist Class
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.montananaturalist.org/wp-content/uploads/Untitled-design-80-e1753810583681.png
GEO:46.8706038;-114.0060024
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR