Planting the seeds of conservation in Iowa
The Master Conservationist Program is a collaborative program offered by ISU Extension and Outreach, County Conservation Boards, and local conservation leaders and professionals. The intensive blended online and in-person curriculum is developed to equip Iowans interested in natural resource conservation with the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed decisions about natural resources and to become local leaders and educators. Master Conservationists are individuals that share an interest in the sustainability of Iowa’s natural resources and in becoming better stewards of those resources.
The curriculum is structured into four modules that combine technical information presented and curated by Iowa State University researchers and educators with in-person sessions led by local conservation leaders, practitioners, and experts.
The Master Conservationist Program is a collaborative program offered by ISU Extension and Outreach, County Conservation Boards, and local conservation leaders and professionals. The intensive blended online and in-person curriculum is developed to equip Iowans interested in natural resource conservation with the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed decisions about natural resources and to become local leaders and educators. Master Conservationists are individuals that share an interest in the sustainability of Iowa’s natural resources and in becoming better stewards of those resources.
The curriculum is structured into four modules that combine technical information presented and curated by Iowa State University researchers and educators with in-person sessions led by local conservation leaders, practitioners, and experts.
1. August 20, 5:30pm – Lakeside Lab Dining Hall, 1838 Hwy 86, West side of West Okoboji, Milford – Orientation
2. August 27, 5:30pm – Kettleson Hogsback, 2248 125th Street, NW of Spirit Lake Module 1 “Setting the Stage: Land, Water and Conservation in Iowa”
3. Sept 3, 5:30pm – The Prairie Flower, 1760 290th St, Spencer (west of Fostoria) Module 2a – Prairies “Understanding Iowa’s Ecosystems: Prairies”
4. Sept 10, 5:30pm – Christopherson Slough, 120th St & 330th Ave, NE of Little Swan Lake, Superior Module 2b – Forests “Understanding Iowa’s Ecosystems: Forests”
5. Sept 17, 5:30pm – Fish Hatchery, 122 252nd Ave, south shore of Big Spirit, Orleans Module 2c – Aquatics “Understanding Iowa’s Ecosystems: Aquatic Environments”
6. Sept 24, 5:30pm – Dickinson County Fairgrounds, 1600 15th St. Spirit Lake Module 3 – “Putting it Together in the Watershed” Bus Tour
7. Oct 1, 5:30pm – Lakeside Lab Dining Hall, 1838 Hwy 86, West side of West Okoboji, Milford Module 4 “Planting the Seeds of Conservation” Let’s Celebrate!!
A light supper will be served before each session from 5:30-5:45pm, followed by a tour.
Cost is $30 for 7 weeks materials, water bottle, notebook and meals.