Catawba Master Naturalist

The goal of the course is to train you to be a better naturalist.  We will learn identification skills, ecological concepts, and natural history of the species and habitats we encounter.   We will see how this knowledge can be applied to manage for endangered species and to ensure that human impacts on our Earth are sustainable.  Field trips will feature the stunning granitic pools of Forty Acre Rock, the lovely lilies at Landsford Canal State Park, the majestic swamplands of Congaree National Park, the vast longleaf pine-grasslands of Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge and the surprising suburban biodiversity of the KVLT Lancaster Greenway Preserve.  Through the established connections, you will develop the skills necessary to become a lifelong student of nature and an environmental volunteer in your community.  Participants completing the course and 30 hours of approved volunteer service will receive a Master Naturalist certification and will be eligible to join a local chapter and participate in advanced training courses.  Visit Katawba Valley Land Trust for more information.