Register for Master Naturalists Training Course

Registration is open for the Eastern Shore Master Naturalists 2014 basic training course which will be held on Thursdays, Sept. 11 through Nov. 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Historic Onancock School.

The training, which consists of classroom and field sessions, offers an overview of the special character of the Shore’s natural history led by experts in their field. Topics covered include botany, geology, forestry, entomology, and ornithology, as well as the natural processes that create the barrier islands and the bayside coasts.

No special skills or knowledge are required – just a curiosity about the Shore’s environment and ecology and how it all works together. The training is also an ideal way to meet others with similar interests, and it provides an avenue for future participation in citizen science projects, stewardship and outreach.

The fee for the 10-week course is $95 which covers all materials and field trips. Space is limited and pre-registration is necessary. For more information and to download the registration form visit the web site, http://masternaturalistesva.com or call Susan Vreeland at 757-442-7029.