Indiana Master Naturalist Course 2024

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 2024 Indiana Master Naturalist class. This great opportunity brings together natural resource specialists with adult learners (Think Outdoor Ed for adults!). There will be eight sessions on Fridays from April through October at 5:30 to 8:30 p.m (first class begins at 5pm). 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. There is no virtual component to this class. Scholarships are available.Workshops classes are held in person Friday evenings from 5:30pm-8:30pm ET at Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary, except for June 5, which begins at 4:30 pm ET to cover welcome topics, introductions, and a short session on logging volunteer hours. Please also note that the final two classes are both held in October. Schedule of TopicsApril 5: Intro &amp; welcome / Indiana's Spring Wildflowers (4:30 pm)May 3: Bee KeepingJune 7: Invasive Plants in IndianaJuly 5: Entomology (insects)August 2: Indiana GeologySeptember 13: Pond EcologyOctober 4: Indiana MothsOctober 25: Birds Registration for the 2024 IMN Course is $129 for Indiana Audubon members, and $149 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.<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfLCF9TPJyumPHmzyhTge5ZDHcQSC8bmhXI17U7sQb8FdAR2g/viewform?usp=sharing" title="https://forms.gle/xqBnxUdFwDKDXMgm6" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Indiana Audubon is awarding two full needs based scholarships that will cover the costs of registration. Course scholarships applications are due by March 24th.</a> 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/" title="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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