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Naturalist Skills
February 19, 2012
Naturalist Skills provides an historical survey of the study of natural history and its practice as conducted by a naturalist. Students will learn the naturalist traditions, observation techniques, journal keeping, and the tools of a naturalist. Due to the shorter nature of the Naturalist Skills course, it will be offered the same weekend as Interpretation: A Teachable Art allowing participants to complete two courses in one weekend.
The goal of this course is to provide students with knowledge of the history and practice of nature study as conducted by a naturalist.
Cost:$302 per person
In 2012 Naturalist Skills is offered in concert with Interpretation. Listed costs and dates cover both courses in a combined session.
TEACHERS: After attending this program, when you bring your school group you will qualify to come free and your students will get $8 off the price of a three day or longer experience.
Specific objectives of this course are:
1. To provide an historic overview of nature study and the role of the naturalist through time.
2. To introduce the students to key naturalists and their work.
3. To discuss the role of the naturalist today.
4. To give an overview of the tools of the naturalist and their use.
5. To discuss proper record keeping in detail.
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Describe how natural history study has been conducted throughout history.
2. List key naturalists and their accomplishments/influences throughout history.
3. Describe the various ways that naturalists study the natural world and the tools they may use.
4. Keep a proper field journal using the Grinnell Method.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received at least 30 days before the program start date may transfer all but $50 to another program*; 15-29 days before the program start date, transfer all but $75 to another program*; 0-14 days before the program start date, no refund or transfer for any reason. No exceptions.
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* Transfers must be used by the end of the following year.