<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1SrPok_1GzMv0dt00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1SrPok_1GzMv0dt00" width="1608" height="1288" ><figcaption>Graduates of the Local Master Naturalist training Photo by Rileigh Holman</figcaption></figure>ALBION, Ill. – Illinois Extension serving Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, and Wayne counties is proud to announce its first class of Master Naturalist training graduates.Master Naturalists are Extension’s trained volunteers who advocate for natural resource and wildlife conservation through community partnerships, educational programs, service projects, and other engagement opportunities. University of Illinois Extension established its Master Naturalist program in 2005-2006; however, the five-county unit had not offered local training until this fall.“This was my first time facilitating the Master Naturalist training course, and I could not have asked for a better group,” said Katie Bell, local food systems and small farms educator. “Each of the participants brought something special to the group, and I am very proud of the skills they have gained.”Over 10 weeks, participants completed online coursework and assignments, plus in-person field trips for a total of 40 training hours. With training concluded, participants may now decide whether to continue working toward becoming a certified Master Naturalist. If so, they will first complete an intern phase before achieving the Master Naturalist title. Thereafter, they must volunteer 30 hours and complete 10 hours of continuing education annually to maintain their status.Participants are not required to become a Master Naturalist volunteer to enroll in the training, but seven trainees have committed to continuing with the program as Master Naturalist interns. A graduation ceremony was held on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the Wabash County Extension Office to celebrate the milestone. The unit looks forward to seeing these volunteers develop and connect with their communities to further the Master Naturalist mission.“I want to extend a special thank you to the staff at Beall Woods State Park for their excitement and support of this training,” said Bell. “I also want to thank our two current Master Naturalists, Bob Shelby and Brooke Hubbard, for sharing their knowledge and expertise with the class.”</div></body>

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ALBION, Ill. – Illinois Extension serving Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, and Wayne counties is proud to announce its first class of Master Naturalist training graduates. Master Naturalists are Extension’s trained volunteers who advocate for natural resource and wildlife conservation through community partnerships, educational programs, service projects, and other engagement...

Nine trainees graduate from Local Master Naturalist training

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ALBION, Ill. – Illinois Extension serving Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, and Wayne counties is proud to announce its first class of Master Naturalist

Nine trainees graduate from Local Master Naturalist training

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