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Louisiana Master Naturalists of Greater New Orleans
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Certification course description
The primary purpose of the Louisiana Master Naturalist, Greater New Orleans Chapter (LMNGNO) is to offer a program that educates Louisiana citizens about their precious flora and fauna, as well as other aspects of their environment and ecosystems. Once certified, the certified Louisiana Master Naturalists use their talents to educate others or assist programs that promote and protect Louisiana's natural heritage.
Application process
The Louisiana Master Naturalist Program welcomes everyone to apply.  Acceptance into the program is based on your interest in natural history. Training will be limited to 25 individuals per course. If more than the limit of applications is received, then individuals will be placed on a waiting list.

Applicants who are selected for the Fall or Spring Courses will be notified as soon as they are assigned to a class. Watch your email for notification and instructions. Those on the waiting list will be notified if and when a position opens.
 
Course tuition
Two months before the beginning of the course into which they have been accepted, trainees are required to pay a $275.00 course tuition. (Do not send payment with this application.) Tuition covers the cost of training and related materials. A partial tuition scholarship is available for those in need and can be requested by sending an email to secretary@louisianamasternaturalistsgno.org
 
No refunds will be made for any reason within one month of commencement of the course or during the course. 
Workshops
Trainees are required to attend a minimum of 7 of the 9 training workshops (plus the orientation and final/closure workshops). Topics to be covered during training may include:
  • Orientation and introduction to the LMNGNO
  • Ecological concepts
  • Ecological regions of Louisiana
  • Ecosystem management
  • Geology and soils of Louisiana
  • Nature and naming
  • Plants
  • Ornithology
  • Herpetology and ichthyology
  • Mammalogy
  • Entomology, spiders, and other invertebrates
  • Archeology
  • Forest ecology and management
  • Urban forestry
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • Certification (family is welcome to attend)
These topics will be folded into a curriculum appropriate for the required training program.

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