SCWF Hosts Midlands Master Naturalist Class

Registration is now open for the 2020 Midlands Master Naturalist Class, hosted by the S.C. Wildlife Federation (SCWF), from Friday, March 6, through Friday, May 22, students will learn identification skills, ecological concepts, and natural history of local plants, animals and ecosystems. In addition, attendees will have the opportunity to apply this knowledge through hands-on experience.

The class will feature 12 sessions. Classes will be held, rain or shine, beginning around 9 a.m. at various predetermined locations. Most sites are within one hour of Columbia. Students are responsible for travel to and from field sites, although carpooling is encouraged. Participants completing the course and 30 hours of approved volunteer service will receive Master Naturalist certification and will be eligible to join a local chapter and participate in advanced training courses. Participants must be 18 years of age or older.

Cost: $600 per person. Location: S.C. parks and selected areas around the Midlands. For more information, contact SCWF Executive Director Sara Green at 803-256-0670 or [email protected] or visit scwf.org/midlands-master-naturalist.