Join us for an *online* North Woods, Great Lakes Minnesota Master Naturalist Course. We offer both a Morning and Evening section which you will be able to choose when you pay.

Morning section meets Wednesdays from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m..

Can you identify 5 northwoods raptors?

How is climate change affecting the northwoods?

Do you know the difference between basalt and gabbro?

How is Lake Superior unique among the large lakes of the world?

Discover the magic and mystery of Minnesota’s northeastern forest and lake country in the North Woods, Great Lakes virtual course. This class will cover the same natural and cultural history topics as an in-person class (geology, aquatic systems, plant communities, wildlife, human impacts, interpretation), but will take place online, using Zoom for class meetings and the learning platform Canvas. Classes will meet for 1.5 hours each week via Zoom. Outside of class time participants will spend 2-3 hours per week completing assignments such as reading the text, viewing lecture videos, researching on the internet, visiting a nature location near home, and completing journal entries. Books and supplies will be mailed directly to you once you register for class (make sure your profile has the correct address). Please email Julie Larson, larso143@umn.edu, if you would like the materials sent to a different address.

This is a mostly virtual course with one REQUIRED in-person field trip to northern Minnesota October 18 or 19, from 10 am until 5 pm each day. In class you will sign up to indicate which day you will attend. The field trip will take place in the Duluth/Cloquet area.

All participants will complete a small group capstone service project. Some time will be allocated in class for connecting with group members, and service activities can be done remotely. You will select a project from a list of options presented by the instructors.

In order to fully participate in this online class, you will need to have access to technology that allows you to access Zoom, Canvas and other internet locations as directed in class. You may use a desktop computer, laptop, iPad/tablet,or a cell phone. You will navigate between multiple open windows during class, so the experience will be best on the largest screen possible – we highly recommend a desktop or laptop. You will need to have a working webcam and microphone on this device. Good internet connection is essential. Technical skills required for this course include: ability to access Zoom (including breakout rooms), Canvas, Padlet, Google Suite including Slides, Sheets, Docs and Jamboard. Ability to mute and unmute yourself. Ability to open and view multiple windows simultaneously.

Cancellation requests received more than two weeks before the start of class are refunded minus a $20.00 processing fee. Cancellation requests received less than two weeks before the start of class are refunded minus $50.00.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, this course material is available in alternative formats upon request. Direct requests to Julie Larson, larso143@umn.edu at least two weeks in advance.

If you need a scholarship to participate in this course DO NOT REGISTER. Instead, complete the scholarship form and wait to be contacted before paying: https://umn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6rIvVxoy9qlFz9j

Join us for an *online* North Woods, Great Lakes Minnesota Master Naturalist Course. We offer both a Morning and Evening section which you will be able to choose when you pay.

Evening section meets Wednesdays from 6:30 - 8:00 pm..

Can you identify 5 northwoods raptors?
How is climate change affecting the northwoods?
Do you know the difference between basalt and gabbro?
How is Lake Superior unique among the large lakes of the world?

Discover the magic and mystery of Minnesota’s northeastern forest and lake country in the North Woods, Great Lakes virtual course. This class will cover the same natural and cultural history topics as an in-person class (geology, aquatic systems, plant communities, wildlife, human impacts, interpretation), but will take place online, using Zoom for class meetings and the learning platform Canvas. Classes will meet for 1.5 hours each week via Zoom. Outside of class time participants will spend 2-3 hours per week completing assignments such as reading the text, viewing lecture videos, researching on the internet, visiting a nature location near home, and completing journal entries. Books and supplies will be mailed directly to you once you register for class (make sure your profile has the correct address). Please email Julie Larson, larso143@umn.edu, if you would like the materials sent to a different address.

This is a mostly virtual course with one REQUIRED in-person field trip to northern Minnesota October 18 or 19, from 10 am until 5 pm each day. In class you will sign up to indicate which day you will attend. The field trip will take place in the Duluth/Cloquet area.

All participants will complete a small group capstone service project. Some time will be allocated in class for connecting with group members, and service activities can be done remotely. You will select a project from a list of options presented by the instructors.

In order to fully participate in this online class, you will need to have access to technology that allows you to access Zoom, Canvas and other internet locations as directed in class. You may use a desktop computer, laptop, iPad/tablet,or a cell phone. You will navigate between multiple open windows during class, so the experience will be best on the largest screen possible – we highly recommend a desktop or laptop. You will need to have a working webcam and microphone on this device. Good internet connection is essential. Technical skills required for this course include: ability to access Zoom (including breakout rooms), Canvas, Padlet, Google Suite including Slides, Sheets, Docs and Jamboard. Ability to mute and unmute yourself. Ability to open and view multiple windows simultaneously.

Cancellation requests received more than two weeks before the start of class are refunded minus a $20.00 processing fee. Cancellation requests received less than two weeks before the start of class are refunded minus $50.00.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, this course material is available in alternative formats upon request. Direct requests to Julie Larson, larso143@umn.edu at least two weeks in advance.

If you need a scholarship to participate in this course DO NOT REGISTER. Instead, complete the scholarship form and wait to be contacted before paying: https://umn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6rIvVxoy9qlFz9j