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A Program for Non-Scientists Seeks To Add Knowledge About Our Ecosystem

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WSIU Kevin Boucher
The Illinois Master Naturalist Program Trains Citizen-Scientists In Fostering Awareness of the Natural World.

The University of Illinois Extension service is offering training to become a certified Master Naturalist.  The 12 week program runs Thursday, January 23rd 2020 through April 9th, 2020.

This year, the program will take place at the Giant City Visitor's Center. 

WSIU visits with Austin Little, Horticulture Extension Educator with the University of Illinois Extension Service.  To learn more about the program call 618-687-1727.

Or, get in toch with Erin Medvecz, Extension Educator and local master naturalist coordinator for Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski and Union Counties.  Her telephone number is 618-833-6363.

You can also find more information about the program, by visiting:  https://extension.illinois.edu/fjprw

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