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contact:
West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
Wildlife Resources Section
Wildlife Diversity Program
Master Naturalist Coordinator
PO Box 67
Elkins, WV 26241
304-637-0245
MNCoordinator@wvdnr.gov
Master Naturalist programs
enhance people’s love of
nature with research-based
training and
community-
based volunteer
service.
DISCOVER.
West Virginia Master
Naturalist Program Sponsors:
West Virginia
Division of Natural Resources
Wildlife Resources Section
Parks and Recreation Section
Davis and Elkins College
West Virginia University
Extension Service
LEARN.
SHARE.
WVDivisionofNaturalResources
WildlifeResourcesSection
WildlifeDiversityProgram
POBox67
Elkins,WV26241
www.wvdnr.gov
Learn about
West
Virginia’s
Natural
Wonders.
AN INITIATIVE OF THE
WEST VIRGINIA
DIVISION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
What is the WV Master
Naturalist Program?
T
he West Virginia Master Naturalist
Program, through coursework,
volunteer opportunities and net-
working, allows individuals to increase
their knowledge and appreciation of the
natural world while helping their commu-
nities and the environment.
Training is offered in a broad range
of specialties in the fields of natural his-
tory and environmental education. Top-
ics include mushrooms, wildflowers,
insects, snakes, birds, mammals, habitats,
weather, geology, fossils, nature interpre-
tation and teaching, and more, all from a
West Virginia perspective. Coursework
plus volunteer time qualify the trainee
for certification as a West Virginia Master
Naturalist.
Who can participate?
Anyone over 16 years of
age, with an interest in natu-
ral history, is welcome to
take part.
DISCOVER. LEARN. SHARE.How can I be certified as a
Master Naturalist?
T
o be certified you must complete
64 hours of classroom and field
training (48 hours of core classes
and 16 hours of electives). You must also
complete 30 hours of volunteer work.
To maintain certification, eight hours of
training and 16 hours of volunteer time
are required each year.
What activities can a
Master Naturalist do?
M
aster naturalists help construct
and maintain nature
trails, lead interpre-
tive walks at state parks, assist
biologists with research, and
give presentations to school
children and other groups.
They will learn the best ways
to enhance wildlife habitat and
most importantly, how to ap-
ply this knowledge and share
with others.
How Can I Receive Training?
M
aster Naturalist classes are host-
ed by local Master Naturalist
chapters that have been formed
around the state. To find a chapter near
you, check the Master Naturalist website
at www.wvdnr.gov/wvmn/index.shtm.
If you are interested in starting a chap-
ter in your area, contact the WV Master
Naturalist Coordinator at (304)637-0245 or
MNCoordinator@wvdnr.gov.
Core courses include:
Amphibians and Reptiles
Aquatic Habitats
Birds
General Ecology
Habitat Improvement for Wildlife
Insects, Spiders and Such
Mammals
Names, Classification and Identification
Nature Interpretation and Teaching
Recording, Sharing and Preserving
What You Learn
Terrestrial Habitats
Trees, Shrubs and Woody Vines
Weeds and Wildflowers
Wetland Habitat
The West Virginia Master Naturalist program...
•Increases knowledge and appreciation of the natural world.
•Encourages effective environmental stewardship
•Creates a pool of knowledgeable volunteers to educate others and to assist
in natural history related projects and research.

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Master Naturalist Brochure

  • 1. For more information contact: West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Section Wildlife Diversity Program Master Naturalist Coordinator PO Box 67 Elkins, WV 26241 304-637-0245 MNCoordinator@wvdnr.gov Master Naturalist programs enhance people’s love of nature with research-based training and community- based volunteer service. DISCOVER. West Virginia Master Naturalist Program Sponsors: West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Section Parks and Recreation Section Davis and Elkins College West Virginia University Extension Service LEARN. SHARE. WVDivisionofNaturalResources WildlifeResourcesSection WildlifeDiversityProgram POBox67 Elkins,WV26241 www.wvdnr.gov Learn about West Virginia’s Natural Wonders. AN INITIATIVE OF THE WEST VIRGINIA DIVISION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
  • 2. What is the WV Master Naturalist Program? T he West Virginia Master Naturalist Program, through coursework, volunteer opportunities and net- working, allows individuals to increase their knowledge and appreciation of the natural world while helping their commu- nities and the environment. Training is offered in a broad range of specialties in the fields of natural his- tory and environmental education. Top- ics include mushrooms, wildflowers, insects, snakes, birds, mammals, habitats, weather, geology, fossils, nature interpre- tation and teaching, and more, all from a West Virginia perspective. Coursework plus volunteer time qualify the trainee for certification as a West Virginia Master Naturalist. Who can participate? Anyone over 16 years of age, with an interest in natu- ral history, is welcome to take part. DISCOVER. LEARN. SHARE.How can I be certified as a Master Naturalist? T o be certified you must complete 64 hours of classroom and field training (48 hours of core classes and 16 hours of electives). You must also complete 30 hours of volunteer work. To maintain certification, eight hours of training and 16 hours of volunteer time are required each year. What activities can a Master Naturalist do? M aster naturalists help construct and maintain nature trails, lead interpre- tive walks at state parks, assist biologists with research, and give presentations to school children and other groups. They will learn the best ways to enhance wildlife habitat and most importantly, how to ap- ply this knowledge and share with others. How Can I Receive Training? M aster Naturalist classes are host- ed by local Master Naturalist chapters that have been formed around the state. To find a chapter near you, check the Master Naturalist website at www.wvdnr.gov/wvmn/index.shtm. If you are interested in starting a chap- ter in your area, contact the WV Master Naturalist Coordinator at (304)637-0245 or MNCoordinator@wvdnr.gov. Core courses include: Amphibians and Reptiles Aquatic Habitats Birds General Ecology Habitat Improvement for Wildlife Insects, Spiders and Such Mammals Names, Classification and Identification Nature Interpretation and Teaching Recording, Sharing and Preserving What You Learn Terrestrial Habitats Trees, Shrubs and Woody Vines Weeds and Wildflowers Wetland Habitat The West Virginia Master Naturalist program... •Increases knowledge and appreciation of the natural world. •Encourages effective environmental stewardship •Creates a pool of knowledgeable volunteers to educate others and to assist in natural history related projects and research.