Naturalists-in-training will receive on-line instruction on natural history topics including botany, entomology, herpetology, and ecology of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems of Wyoming, as well as nature journaling, and outdoor education and interpretation. Classes will be taught by professionals from the Audubon Rockies, the University of Wyoming and elsewhere.
Classes will meet on Wednesday evenings, over 16 weeks, for one or two hours (see schedule below). Participants are expected to attend all classes, and to complete additional assignments between meetings. The final, in-person field experience is scheduled for May 22 & 23 at Boysen State Park. Attendance is required to complete the basic training course. Participants must also complete and pass all assignments and assessments.
The fee is $175. Scholarships are available; for information contact Wyoming-Naturalists@uwyo.edu.
Schedule
All classes begin at 6 pm, Mountain Time.
Date
Topic 1 and Speaker
Topic 2 and Speaker
Time (hrs)
3-Feb-2021
Introductions - WNP Organizers: Audubon Rockies, UW Biodiversity Institute, UW Extension, WGFD, Wyoming State Parks, VolunteerWyoming
Nature Journaling - Alexandria Pawlow: UW Biodiversity Institute
2
10-Feb-2021
Discussion
1
17-Feb-2021
Botany Pt 1 - Dr. Dorothy Tuthill: UW Biodiversity Institute
Botany Pt 2- Dr. Dorothy Tuthill: UW Biodiversity Institute
2
24-Feb-2021
Discussion
1
3-Mar-2021
Interpretation - Megan Lineweaver: UW Student
History of Nat. History – Dr. Merav Ben-David: UW Dept. of Zoology and Physiology
2
10-Mar-2021
Discussion
1
17-Mar-2021
Ecology – Dr. Merav Ben-David: UW Dept. of Zoology and Physiology
Forestry - Tara Costanzo: Wyoming State Forestry
2
24-Mar-2021
Discussion
1
31-Mar-2021
Herpetology - Mason Lee: UW Biodiversity Institute
Aquatic Ecosystems – Dr. Bryan Maitland:
2
7-Apr-2021
Discussion
1
14-Apr-2021
Invasive plants – Brian Sebade: UW Extension
Entomology - Scott Schell: UW Extension
2
21-Apr-2021
Discussion
1
28-Apr-2021
Birds - Zach Hutchinson: Audubon Rockies
Fisheries – Dr. Annika Walters: Wyoming Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
