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.
All classes begin at 6 pm, Mountain Time.
Date | Topic 1 and Speaker | Topic 2 and Speaker | Time (hrs) |
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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 | 2 |
5-May-2021 | Discussion | 1 | |
12-May-2021 | Mammals - Rhiannon Jakopak: UW Student | Geology - Melissa Connelly: Tate Museum | 2 |