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Friday, January 13, 2012

Naturalist classes start this month

Are you interested in continuing your education? Do you love being outside and care about the environment? Consider enrolling in the Master Naturalist Diamond Lakes program!

The Diamond Lakes (Catherine, Daisy, DeGray, Ouachita) Chapter of the Arkansas Master Naturalists is now forming and accepting applications for enrollment. The classes occur over 13 Saturdays and the cost is $165. Beginning January 21, 2012, classes will be held from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the four Diamond Lakes State Parks.

Applicants must attend at least 40 hours of classroom and outdoor instruction to graduate. Instruction will cover subjects such as ecology, native plants, geology, botany, meteorology and more. After graduation, Master Naturalists are equipped to act as an environmental ambassador and a resource for the entire community.

Applications must be received by January 21, 2012. For a registration form and more information, please visit home.arkansasmasternaturalists.org, “How do I Join” or contact Arkansas Master Naturalist Anne Massey at 501-666-1411.

Arkansas Master Naturalist Program

The Arkansas Master Naturalist program mission is to develop a corps of well-informed volunteers to provide education, outreach and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas within their communities.

For more information, contact Anne Massey, 501-666-1411.

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