Lovers of the natural world who would like to share it with others, and would like to learn more about nature in an indoor/outdoor hands-on setting at a state park, the Master Naturalist program is for you.
Ouabache State Park has partnered with Wells County Purdue Extension and the Friends of Ouabache to host an Indiana Master Naturalist class from March 30 through May 25, from noon to 3 p.m. each Thursday.
The Indiana Master Naturalist Program) is an educational/volunteer program developed by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and Purdue University Extension to provide Hoosiers who love experiencing and then sharing nature with others by learning through hands-on educational opportunities. Class sessions will include information on bats, wildflowers, butterflies, rivers and more.
The mission of the IMNP is to bring together natural resource specialists with adult learners to foster an understanding of Indiana’s plants, water, soils and wildlife and to promote volunteer service in local communities.
The fee for the class is $75 with registration due by March 20.
To register or to learn more about the program contact Jody Heaston, Indiana State Parks volunteer coordinator, at jheaston@dnr.in.gov or by calling 463-203-6562. Interested individuals can also visit the Wells County Extension office at the 4-H Park in Bluffton.
The park entrance fee will be waived for students during class times.
