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The Pennsylvania Master Naturalist program is a partnership initiative that aims to connect people with their local ecosystems through intensive natural science training and local conservation service work. It is a venture directed toward developing a local corps of “master volunteers and service providers” to offer education, outreach and service dedicated to the understanding and management of natural areas within their communities. |
A Statewide Inititative |
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Pennsylvania is an ecologically diverse state that can be divided into distinct ecological regions or ecoregions. The Pennsylvania Master Naturalist program has divided the state into four (4) ecoregion-based curriculum modules (defined by EPA level II ecoregions): Appalachian Forests, Eastern Temperate Forests, Atlantic HIghlands and Southeastern and Coastal Plains.
We currently offer volunteer training courses in the Southeastern & Coastal Plains ecoregion (southeastern PA). We are working on the curriculum for the Appalachian Forest module and plan to offer trainings across that region beginning in 2013.
Volunteer training courses are coordinated and hosted by partnering organizations. Learn more about our Coordinating Partnerships. |
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What is a Pennsylvania Master Naturalist? |
A Pennsylvania Master Naturalist is an individual with a passion for the natural world who participates in an intensive training program and uses his or her knowledge by giving back to the community through volunteer service.
This year-round program has three components: the initial volunteer training course, volunteer service hours, and advanced training classes.
Learn how you can join this community of dedicated conservation volunteers.
TELL ME MORE ABOUT BECOMING A MASTER NATURALIST
Program Introduction
Who Should Apply
What is Learned
Requirements for Completion
Qualifications
2012 Program Details
Application Details
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Since 2010, PA Master Naturalist volunteers in the Southeastern & Coastal Plains ecoregion have:
- engaged in 1,671 hours of conservation
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- contributed $33,425 in conservation value and impact to 18 regional partners
- reached over 3,560 people through outreach service
- improved 176 acres of habitat through stewardship service
- dedicated themselves to 518 hours of ongoing education in the natural sciences
Pennsylvania Master Naturalist is a partnership initiative that works closely with a coalition of community and conservation organizations to ensure that they have the necessary volunteer leadership to address the most pressing conservation needs and challenges. Learn more about our regional partners and supporting member organizations. |
For more information contact Alicia McCormick, amccormick AT piceweb.org; 570-764-7628
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