Indiana Master Naturalist Workshop

Purdue Extension is announcing the 2024 West Central Indiana Master Naturalist Workshop.

1)Thursday, March 21
Introduction to IMN Program: 1:00-2:00, Clinton Public Library
Phil Cox, Purdue Ext. Educator, Vermillion Co.
313 S. 4th St., Clinton, IN
Reporting Volunteer Hours: 2:00-2:30
Susan Page, Director, 3D Nature Technologies, Inc.
Volunteer Opportunities: 2:30-3:00
Friends of Turkey Run & Shades State Parks

2)Thursday, March 28
Rachel Carson & the Wonder of Nature: 1:00-2:30, Turkey Run SP Nature Center
Frederick Davis, Prof. & Head, Purdue History Dept.
8121 E. Park Rd., Marshall, IN
How to Not Become a Lost/Stranded Hiker: 2:30-4:00
Tracy Alderson, Advanced Indiana Master Naturalist

3)Thursday, April 4
Indiana’s Geology/Soils: 1:00-2:30, Turkey Run SP Nature Center
Henry Loope, Research Glacial Geologist, Indiana U.
Turkey Run State Park Geology & Hike: 2:30-4:00
Jenny Fansler, Interpretive Naturalist, Turkey Run & Shades State Parks

4)Thursday, April 11
Indiana’s Subterranean Biota: 1:00-2:30, Dobbs Park Nature Center
Jerry Lewis, Lewis & Assoc. Biological Consulting
5170 E. Poplar St., Terre Haute, IN
Creating a New Generation of Bat Advocates: 2:30-4:00
Brad Westrich, State Mammologist, Indiana Dept. of Natural Resources

5)Thursday, April 18
Wildlife of Indiana Forests: 1:00-2:00, Turkey Run SP Nature Center
Lenny Farlee, Extension Forester, Purdue U.
Forestry for the Birds & Hike: 2:00-4:00
Jessica Outcalt, Purdue Ext. Educator, Cass Co.

6)Thursday, April 25
Magnificent Trees of Indiana: 1:00-2:30, Dobbs Park Nature Center
Carroll Ritter, Author/Teacher (ret.)
Oaks in Indiana: 2:30-4:00
Ron Rathfon, Extension Forester, Purdue U.

7)Thursday, May 2
Freshwater Mussel Conservation: 1:00-2:30, Turkey Run SP Nature Center
Brant Fisher, Nongame Aquatic Biologist, IDNR
Indiana Wetlands & Fish Shocking Demo: 2:30-4:00
Cameron Yeakle & Kayla Werbianskyj, IN Dept. of Environmental Management

8)Thursday, May 9
Indiana’s Natural Landscape 1916 & Today: 1:00-2:00, Turkey Run SP Nature Center
Mike Homoya, State Botanist (ret.),IDNR
Spring Wildflowers & Hike: 2:00-4:00
Phil Cox, Purdue Ext. Educator, Vermillion Co.

9)Thursday, May 16
Patterns of Nature at F.L. Wright’s Samara: 1:00-3:00, Turkey Run SP Nature Center
Nathan Allaire, Curator, Samara House
Meet an Indiana Conservation Officer: 3:00-4:00
Div. of Law Enforcement, IDNR

10)Thursday, May 23
Workshop Wrap-up, Quiz & Graduation: 1:00-4:00, Clinton Public Library
Phil Cox, Purdue Ext. Educator, Vermillion Co

To enroll for the 2024 West Central Indiana Master Naturalist Program, please fill out this form.