Minnesota Master Naturalist

LAST CALL! Registration closes tonight at 11:00 pm for Gathering Partners conference! There are so many great sessions and field tours for you to learn about #nature and #conservation in #Minnesota. Will we see you there? gatheringpartners.umn.edu

We're hiring! The MDA is filling 5 full-time summer seasonal positions for our invasive insect and disease surveys. Apply by Feb. 7. Go to mn.gov/mmb/careers/ and search for Job ID 51645. Be sure to share this!

Winter is here! As you enjoy the beauty and adventure that Minnesota’s natural spaces provide, be sure to #RecreateResponsibly

Gathering Partners, our annual conference for people who care for and about Minnesota's natural resources, returns May 20-22! Submissions are now open for session proposals. Details at z.umn.edu/viewGP2022RFP

We're more than halfway to our goal of raising $5000 to support programming and scholarships, and there's still time to #UMNGive! Donate directly to the Minnesota Master Naturalist fund at z.umn.edu/MNatGive

Thanks to @givemn and all the donors making a difference to so many amazing programs across the state!

Thank you so much for your participation and support on #GTMD21! #UMNGive

The next webinar in the Improving Restorations series is next week, and we're talking about #buckthorn! Land managers, land owners, restoration pros and volunteers alike are welcome to attend this free webinar to learn more about management strategies. extension.umn.edu/environmental-…

We're so glad you could join us--we love our volunteers!

Are you familiar with @RSDPMN? We talked to Molly Zins about how this unique part of @UMNExt connects communities and the university to support local #sustainability projects. Listen to the full episode at the link, or on your favorite podcast app! share.transistor.fm/s/bb868a26

@QtrAcreGalGwen @inaturalist @leavenotrace @mndnr Glad to be part of such a fabulous friend squad!

💚Really grateful, to meet THESE new friends my 1st week, studying to be a Naturalist! 🐜While they DON'T have social media accounts, they DEFINITELY deserve to be bragged about, along w/@inaturalist @MNMasterNat & @leavenotrace; thanks for teaching me, Everyone!🦋 @mndnr

How can you learn to lead and help in restoring habitat on degraded lands? We talked with Julia Bohnen about Extension's Ecological Restoration Training Program. Download this episode and explore our full archive at share.transistor.fm/s/c503f7a4 #conservation #restoration #ecology

Around 270 people joined us last weekend for our Bio-Blitz at Lac qui Parle. It was such a great day, and you can read all about it here: wctrib.com/northland-outd…

The planning committee really stepped up their swag game for this year's #gatheringpartners conference! Register now at gatheringpartners.umn.edu and we'll send you a sticker from @wearelakebound , travel info from @exploreminn , and supplies for your next outdoor adventure.

Have you registered for #gatheringpartners yet? In addition to all of the sessions, field trips and conference swag, we're especially excited to welcome Parker McMullen Bushman for our keynote. Learn more at gatheringpartners.umn.edu

Here we go! We have beautiful weather this year; what will you observe?

We are grateful for articles like this and continue to listen and learn. thelily.com/birdwatching-w…

Check out the latest episode of the Naturalist podcast with guest Kate Derickson from the UMN CREATE Initiative. blog-fwce.extension.umn.edu/2020/10/the-na…

This episode of The Naturalist Podcast features @DrHolly of the @BellMuseum . Tune in to learn more about how the Bell engages learners of all ages!

We love our volunteers!