Indiana Master Naturalist Course 2023

Indiana Audubon Society

Learn more about environmental topics in the Hoosier state while making new friends!

Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary

Join us as Indiana Audubon hosts our fall 2023 Indiana Master Naturalist class. This great opportunity brings together natural resource specialists with adult learners(Think Outdoor Ed for individuals 18 years and older). There will be eight sessions on Fridays in September and October from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m (first class begins at 5pm). Topics include birds, turtles, water, trees, rock/fossils, wildflowers, archeology, and insects. Participants will be provided with many hands-on opportunities to learn about Hoosier natural resources and a way to share their knowledge and life experiences through volunteer service. Scholarships are available.Each workshop is held on Friday from 5:30pm-8:30pm ET at Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary, except for September 8, which begins at 5:00pm ET.Schedule of TopicsSeptember 8: Intro/Ecology (5pm)September 15: Mushrooms and Fungi (Mycology)September 22: Butterflies, Monarchs and the Human ConnectionSeptember 29: Forestry and Trees (Dendrology)October 6: Indiana ArchaeologyOctober 13: Geology and Soils October 20: Wetlands and Marshbird ResearchOctober 27: Birds (Ornithology)Registration for the fall 2023 IMN Course is $109 for Indiana Audubon members, and $129 for non-members. A discounted field guide bundle is available for purchase prior the the course start. A limited number of individual field guides will be available for purchase at the beginning of the course. Pre-ordering ensures you'll have your own copy for the course. Those who wish to complete their IMN certification must take a required exam, complete 24-hours of volunteer service, and may miss up to 2 classes.Indiana Audubon is awarding two full needs based scholarships that will cover the costs of registration. Course scholarships are closed, recipients will be notified shortly. If you have any questions about this course, please email Libby Keyes at lkeyes@indianaaudubon.orgFor more information on the Indiana Master Naturalist Program, check out the <a href="https://www.in.gov/dnr/state-parks/programs/indiana-master-naturalist-program/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">DNR's website here.</a>

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