Hi Lonesome Chapter (Cole Camp)
Training Classes
Spring 2009 Master Naturalist Training Class
The 2009 class graduated April 27. If you are interested in the Spring 2010 training class, the following 2009 schedule will give you an idea of the training material covered in the 10-week program.
Classes were held in the Vocational Agriculture room, Cole Camp High School on Monday evenings from 6-9 p.m. with two 60-75 minute sessions each evening.
February 16
- Welcome & Program Overview
- Role of Naturalists
- Conservation Opportunity Areas
February 23
- Missouri Eco-Regions
- Ecological Concepts
March 2
- Soils and Geology
- Forest Ecology
March 7, Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 1 p.m. Field Session
Forest Ecology - Big Buffalo Conservation Area
March 9
- Wildlife Management
- Law Enforcement as a Resource Management Tools
March 16
- Invasive Species
- Aquatic Ecology, Watersheds & Streams
March 23
- Reservoir Fisheries Management
- Wetlands & Waterfowl
Saturday, March 28, 9:00 a.m. – 1 p.m. Field Session
Stream, Lake, Lost Valley Fish Hatchery
March 30
- Agriculture & Conservation
- What is an Agro-ecosystem?
- Overview of Capstone Projects
April 6
- Caves and Karst
- Missouri Wildflowers
April 13
- Bird Habitats & Behavior
- Grassland Birds & On-going Monitoring on Local Conservation Areas
- Prairie Chicken Recovery
April 18, Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 1 p.m. Field Session
- Hi Lonesome, Paint Brush and other local prairies
April 20
- Savanna, Glade and Woodland Management
- Prairie Management Techniques: fire, grazing, tree removal
April 27
- Seven Habits of a Highly Effective Master Naturalists
- Nuts & Bolts of a Master Naturalist (Advanced training, counting hours, etc.) Graduation
During and after training, participants have numerous opportunities to assist with conservation service projects in their local area.
If you have questions or would like to receive information on the next class, please contact:
Korey Wolfe,
kwolfe@audubon.org or 660-668-3810.
Gene Schmitz,
schmitze@missouri.edu or 660-438-5012.