Naturalist Training Course Starts January 13, 2010

Train to be a Volunteer Naturalist!
The Spring 2010 Training Program Starts on January 13.

A training program for those wishing to become volunteer naturalists will be the subject of an 8-week course at Saddleback College: Ticket #14095, Environmental Studies 200: Naturalist Training.

The class is worth 2.5 units of college credit, and consists of 8 Wednesday evening seminars on topics ranging from ecology to human history, and 8 weekend field trips to various natural areas in Orange County. Instructors are some of the most dedicated and talented local scientists and naturalists.

There is a fee for the course. To enroll, call Saddleback College Admissions directly at 949-582-4555 or visit the website: www.saddleback.edu.

Throughout Orange County, setting aside open space is only a small part of preservation. The most important job is helping the public learn how to keep the wilderness wild while enjoying it.

As a volunteer, you can make it all happen!

After successful completion of the training program, you will be eligible to lead tours at a variety of local natural areas, such as Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Irvine Ranch Land Reserve, City of Irvine Open Space, Donna O'Neill Land Conservancy, Crystal Cove State Park, Chino Hills State Park, Cleveland National Forest, Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park, Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, O'Neill Regional Park, General Riley Wilderness Park, and many others.

For more information, please email Elisabeth Brown: LGreenbelt@aol.com