Transcript of The Idaho Master Naturalist Program To develop a corps of well-informed volunteers to actively work...
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- The Idaho Master Naturalist Program To develop a corps of
well-informed volunteers to actively work toward stewardship of
Idahos natural environment.
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- Program Overview A state-wide volunteer program that
incorporates training/education with volunteer service Developed by
IDFG/partners in 2008 Implemented by partners and volunteers
Community-based Experience Connect Contribute Encourages
volunteerism in Citizen Science and Conservation Education
Organized into Chapters
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- History Experience Connect Contribute Idahos program was the 26
th in the nation The first chapter launched in Island Park in 2008.
In 2014, IMN logged nearly 15,000 hours of volunteer service
Program has educated nearly 700 Idahoans
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- Chapters in Idaho Experience Connect Contribute Island Park,
Henrys Fork Chapter Idaho Falls, Upper Snake Chapter Ketchum, Wood
River Valley Chapter Boise, Sagebrush-steppe Chapter McCall, McCall
Chapter Sandpoint, Pend Oreille Chapter Lewiston
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- Certification Process Set of initial classes, lectures, field
trips, experiences 40 hours Volunteer Service 40 + = Certified
Idaho Master Naturalist Experience Connect Contribute
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- Some Topics Covered Introduction to the Idaho Master Naturalist
Program Forestry American Naturalists Nature Journaling Land Use
and Ownership in Idaho Ecological Concepts Ecological Regions of
Idaho Ecosystem Management Geology and Soils of Idaho Nature of
Naming Plants Ornithology Fire Ecology Entomology Ichthyology
(Fishes) Living/Natural History Fisheries Lifecycle/Fish Passage
Herpetology Mammalogy Forest Ecology and Management Wetlands
Ecology and Management Aquatic Ecology and Management Rangeland
Ecology and Management Urban Ecology Citizen Science Interpretation
and Education
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- Service Projects 30 hours at USFS, Idaho Parks and/or Idaho
Fish and Game 10 choice Giving tours, staffing events, helping with
programs, customer service Experience Connect Contribute
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- Lewiston Chapter Experience Connect Contribute
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- Program Benefits Benefits to Partners Motivated and educated
volunteers Extra resources to accomplish goals Increased support
from a new constituency. Venue to work with partners to maximize
conservation efforts. Engage the public in conservation. Experience
Connect Contribute
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- Program Benefits Benefits to Participants Continuing education
Give back to their community Socialize with like-minded people Make
a difference Learn from and work with professionals Gain an
appreciation for and connect with nature. Rewards and recognition
Experience Connect Contribute
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- Public Benefits Potential benefits to people not IN the program
More conservation education programs Better hunting, fishing,
wildlife watching opportunities Cleaner water and air New or
enhanced recreational opportunities More public programs Experience
Connect Contribute
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- Your Responsibilities Use the title if you are an active member
The title or certification should not be used to endorse a product,
credentials, or political viewpoint. Represent your sponsors well
Follow the law while volunteering Keep records accurate and
up-to-date Experience Connect Contribute
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- Master Naturalists
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- Add photos of projects that our chapter can do!
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- Initial Steps-Phase I 1. What is our (Local Coordinating
Committee) end goal? What do we want the volunteers to do? A
variety of projects IDFG: Tours of IDFG Habitat Area IDFG: Habitat,
Fisheries and Wildlife Projects ISP: Interpretive Program, Kestrel
Box Monitoring USFS: Educational Programs 2. What is the SCOPE of
the volunteer work that will be promoted Anything within the three
agencies 3. Who are our main partners? Idaho Fish and Game, US
Forest Service, and Idaho State Parks 4. What is our Duty Station?
Lewiston for travel purposes
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- Initial Steps-Phase I 5. What will the chapter name be?
Lewis-Clark Master Naturalist Program 6. When will we train? Mostly
evenings and weekends with an occassional weekday if needed * First
training session scheduled: ENTOMOLOGY- Thursday, April 9 th from
1-3pm 7. Program cost? $50/individual OR $80/couple 8. What is the
max # participants we will allow? No MAX 9. How will we choose
participants if too many apply? Deal with that as it comes 10. Will
we provide a scholarship? Possibly if needed 11. What will our
absentee policy be? Case by case basis 12. What will our refund
policy be? NONE
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- Website https://fishandgame.idaho.gov/sites/Wildlife/I
DMasterNaturalist/LewistonID/default.aspx
https://fishandgame.idaho.gov/sites/Wildlife/I
DMasterNaturalist/LewistonID/default.aspx
http://www.idahomasternaturalist.org/