Wisconsin Master Naturalist Training
At the Kohler Center for Marsh Education
April - November, 2023
This training will be held at the brand-new Kohler Center for Marsh Education at the Sheboygan County Marsh. The Sheboygan County Marsh is the 2nd largest intact wetland in the State of Wisconsin and is home to plentiful flora and fauna. There will be a heavy focus on the phenology of wetland ecosystems. This experience will include a canoe tour of the Sheboygan Marsh and an optional climb up the tallest wooden tower in the State of Wisconsin. There are numerous Master Naturalist volunteer opportunities with the addition of the new education center. Come and learn how you can be involved monitoring wildlife in this area, assisting in school programs, and leading your own creative programs for the community.
The Wisconsin Master Naturalist program is a network of well-informed volunteers dedicated to conservation service, leadership, and lifelong learning. The Master Naturalist training provides 40 hours of education in a variety of natural history topics and Master Naturalist service areas. Through expert-led trainings, Master Naturalists are equipped to address challenges facing the state by making positive impacts through stewardship, citizen science, and education activities. Trainings have an emphasis on outdoor field experiences with some classroom instruction and are taught by professional natural resources educators and scientists. Once trained, Wisconsin Master Naturalists record 40 hours of service and 8 hours of advanced training each year to maintain certification and receive a recognition pin.
YMCA Camp Y-Koda Instructors: Sarah Dezwarte, Dale Katsma and Steve Klock.
Fee: $275.00 per person
Schedule
- Wednesday, April 19 (Classroom) ........................ 2:00pm - 5:00pm
- Wednesday, April 26 (classroom) ......................... 2:00pm - 5:00pm
- Wednesday, May 10 (field experience) ................ 8:00am - 4:00pm
- Wednesday, June 14 (field experience) ................ 8:00am - 4:00pm
- Wednesday, June 21 (classroom) .......................... 2:00pm - 5:00pm
- Wednesday, July 19 (field experience) ................. 8:00am - 4:00pm
- Wednesday, August 16 (classroom) ..................... 2:00pm - 5:00pm
- Wednesday, September 13 (field experience) ..... 8:00am - 4:00pm
- Wednesday, October 25 (classroom) .................... 2:00pm - 5:00pm
- Wednesday, November 15 (classroom) ................ 2:00pm - 5:00pm
For more information on the Master Naturalist Training Program, plesae contact Sarah at (920) 467-6882 or sdezwarte@sheboygancountyymca.org.
Teacher Training
Currently no programs offered. Watch this website for updates for courses offered through the University of Wisconsin- Green Bay taught by Camp Y-Koda instructors Sarah Dezwarte and Dale Katsma.
Contact Sarah Dezwarte, sdezwarte@sheboygancountyymca.org for further information.