Arnold, CA…Calaveras Big Trees State Park UC California Naturalist Certification Course, May-June 2019. Do you enjoy: Exploring and learning about our local ecology? Engaging in citizen science? Sharing your knowledge with others? This is the program for you! Course Benefits: Participate in this 40 hour course that combines UC science curriculum with guest lecturers, field trips and project – based learning to explore the fascinating natural history of the central Sierra Nevada. UC California Naturalist Certification awarded upon completion of course requirements. Opportunities for volunteering and advanced learning across the state with participating organizations. Opportunity to receive UC academic credit. 1 year membership to Calaveras Big Trees Association.

The Mission of the California Naturalist Program is to foster a diverse community of naturalists and promote stewardship of California’s natural resources through edu-cation and service.

Course Schedule:
Thursdays May 23 & 30, June 13 & 20 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Fridays May 24 & 31, June 14 & 21 from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Meeting Place: Ralston Classroom at Calaveras Big Trees State Park
Course Fee: $300 Students must purchase The Cali-fornia Naturalist Handbook (2013, UC Press) and bring a field notebook. Registration is limited to 24. Please expect the com-mitment of a collegiate level class, including reading and re-quired projects in addition to weekly class meetings. A limited number of need-based, partial scholarships will be available.

For more information:
209 795-1196 or cbta@bigtrees.org
CA Naturalist website: http://calnat.ucanr.edu/

Register Online beginning January 1, 2019 @bigtrees.org
Deadline is April 15, 2019.

Scholarship application deadline:
April 1, 2019 (see registration page for application)
Attendance Policy: Participants must attend all classes. One class session may be missed with prior approval of instructor.

Refund Policy: Full refunds, minus a $50 processing fee, permitted until April 15. No refunds will be issued for any reason after April 15.