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Arkansas Master Naturalists

Arkansas Master Naturalists. By Teresa Belk. Becoming a Master Naturalist. Volunteer Organization Membership Criteria 40 hours of initial training 40 hours of volunteer time Volunteer at Arkansas Nature Centers Volunteer at Arkansas State Parks Volunteer in any region

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Arkansas Master Naturalists

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  1. Arkansas Master Naturalists By Teresa Belk

  2. Becoming a Master Naturalist • Volunteer Organization • Membership Criteria • 40 hours of initial training • 40 hours of volunteer time • Volunteer at Arkansas Nature Centers • Volunteer at Arkansas State Parks • Volunteer in any region • Volunteer 40 hours per year

  3. Initial Training Topics Biology Herpetology (reptiles) Ornithology (birds) Lepidoptery (butterflies) Entomology (insects) Earth Science • Geology • Stream Quality • Botany • Meteorology

  4. Types of Volunteerism • Trail maintenance • Building birdhouses • Invasive plant species eradication • History interpretation • History preservation • Stream Quality Monitoring • Maintaining flower beds • Graffiti Removal

  5. Reasons to become a Master Naturalist • Make new friends • Learn about nature • Education programs presented monthly • Quality educators • Top rated Arkansas specialists donate time • Share experiences with other Master Naturalists • Travel to Arkansas State Parks • Be part of a statewide organization • Volunteerism • Improve the quality of state parks • Budgets have been cut • Parks are rewarded financially for hours • Contribute to the community • Fun!

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