2025 Northwest Piedmont Master Naturalist Program
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Collapse ▲We are excited to announce the opening of the application period for the 2025 Northwest Piedmont Master Naturalist Program—an immersive and educational initiative designed for individuals passionate about the environment, biodiversity, and community stewardship.
The mission of the Northwest Piedmont Master Naturalist Program is to train volunteers and environmental professionals to better understand how to preserve and enrich our local ecosystems. Through hands-on training and volunteer engagement, the program aims to create a network of citizen scientists and environmental educators devoted to promoting environmental awareness, sustainable practices, and a profound appreciation of the diverse landscapes that define our region.
Program highlights:
- Course takes place on Saturdays from January to June of 2025
- Field-based program with eight field experiences at locations around the Northwest Piedmont Region
- Instruction by the region’s top naturalists
- Certification option available
- Volunteer hours or Impact Project required
- Eligible for Criteria II, Criteria II, or Continuing Education Credits for the North Carolina Environmental Educator Certification
- Led by: Piedmont Land Conservancy, Forsyth Audubon, N.C. Cooperative Extension – Forsyth County Center, and Reynolda Gardens
Applications are now open. Visit our website to learn more about the program, view the tentative schedule, and to submit your application.
Please contact Rebecca Craps at rlcraps@ncsu.edu or 336-703-2858 with questions.
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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, N.C. Cooperative Extension will honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities. Please direct accommodation requests to: Rebecca Craps at rlcraps@ncsu.edu. Requests can be served more effectively if notice is provided at least 10 days before the event.