2014 Master Naturalist Training Schedule
Enrollment is open until class maximum of 12 participants is reached. The $200 program fee covers all classes.
Click HERE to download the electronic/email application (preferred) and HERE to download the print version. Email application to [email protected]. Mail checks (payable to Merrimac Farm Master Naturalists) and applications to Prince William Conservation Alliance, PO Box 6351, Woodbridge, VA 22195.
Requirements: (1) Complete basic training class; (2) 8 hours advanced training; (3) 40 hours volunteering for an approved project. Repeat steps 2 and 3 yearly.
Information on advanced training and volunteer opportunities is provided.
| Thurs, 9/18 |
7 - 9:30pm |
Intro |
PWCA Office |
| Sun, 9/21 |
1pm - 5pm |
Insects |
Merrimac Farm |
| Sat, 10/04 |
9am - 1pm |
Botany |
TBD |
| Sat, 10/18 |
10am - 3pm |
Herps |
Occoquan Bay NWR |
| Sun, 11/02 |
10am-12pm |
Temporary Streams |
Merrimac Farm |
| Sun, 11/09 |
9am-1pm |
Wetlands |
Merrimac Farm |
| Sat, 11/22 |
8am - 12pm |
Geology |
Gainesville |
| Mon, 12/08 |
7 - 9:30pm |
Mammal Skull ID |
Long Branch Nature Center |
| Thurs, 1/08 |
7 - 9:30pm |
Streams |
PWCA Office |
Sat, 1/10 |
8:30am - 12:30pm
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Stream Restoration |
Dumfries |
| Thurs, 1/22 |
7 - 9:30pm |
Natural Resource Management |
Merrimac Farm |
| Tues, 2/10 |
7pm - 9:30pm |
Watersheds |
PWCA Office |
| Thur, 2/19 |
7pm - 9:30pm |
Suburban & Urban Ecology |
PWCA Office |
Sat, 2/21 |
8am - 12pm
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Ornithology |
Occoquan Bay NWR |
Sat, 3/07 |
8:30 - 12:30pm
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Forest Ecosystems |
Merrimac Farm |
| Thurs, 3/12 |
7pm - 9:30pm |
Wrap Up 1 |
PWCA Office |
| Sat, 3/14 |
8am - 12pm |
Ornithology |
Merrimac Farm |
Thurs, 3/26 |
7pm - 9:30pm |
Wrap Up 2 |
PWCA Office |
Sat, 4/4 |
9:00am to 12:30pm |
Stream Restoration |
Graham Park Middle School
(rescheduled from 1/10) |
Sat, 4/18 |
8am - 12pm |
Ornithology |
Occoquan Bay NWR (rescheduled from 2/21) |
TDB |
8:30 - 12:30pm |
Forest Ecosystems |
Merrimac Farm |
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