Environmental

Master Naturalist Program

Thank you to those who applied to this year's program. Please note that the application process is now closed. If you're interested in applying to the 2013 program, please contact the Program Coordinator at naturalareas@edmonton.ca to be added to the contact list.

About the Program

Edmonton's natural areas have tremendous ecological, social, educational and economic value. To preserve this value, it is up to us as a community to be good stewards of these ecologically-rich areas!

As a step in this direction, the City of Edmonton offers a "learn and serve" program for Edmontonians who are interested in learning more about ecology and naturalization in our city, and being involved in the stewardship of local natural areas.

Master Naturalists attend 35 hours of training and field trips, and in turn volunteer for 35 hours in activities that support natural areas management, protection, and education. They help to build community capacity, knowledge and enthusiasm for ongoing stewardship of local natural areas. Volunteer hours must be completed by the September of the year following the course (Master Naturalists have 14 months to complete their volunteer service).

Program Details

The Master Naturalist course is held at MacEwan University (City Centre Campus), with field trips to local natural areas. It is taught by an excellent team of community and City employees with expertise and experience in natural areas stewardship. The course takes place during the first three weeks in June each year - Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30-9:30pm and full-day Saturdays, for a total of nine sessions.

Master Naturalist Program Brochure (Note: This brochure is 2 pages long - don't miss the second page!)

2012 Course Schedule

Please note that in addition to these required course sessions, there will be an optional (but strongly recommended!) program meet & greet for 2012 participants on the evening of May 31, 2012.

Tuesday	Thursday	Saturday
Session 1 June 5 6:30-9:30pm	Session 2 June 7 6:30-9:30pm	Session 3 June 9 9am-4:30pm
Session 4 June 12 6:30-9:30pm	Session 5 June 14 6:30-9:30pm	Session 6 June 16 8:30am-4:30pm
Session 7 June 19 6:30-9:30pm	Session 8 June 21 6:30-9:30pm	Session 9 June 23 9am-3pm

Tuesday

Thursday

Saturday

Session 1

June 5

6:30-9:30pm

Session 2

June 7

6:30-9:30pm

Session 3

June 9

9am-4:30pm

Session 4

June 12

6:30-9:30pm

Session 5

June 14

6:30-9:30pm

Session 6

June 16

8:30am-4:30pm

Session 7

June 19

6:30-9:30pm

Session 8

June 21

6:30-9:30pm

Session 9

June 23

9am-3pm

For more information:

Office of Biodiversity

Email	naturalareas@edmonton.ca