Be Advised
Cost for the 10-week course is $250. Be aware that the field study component involves outdoor activity that may be strenuous at times. Anyone with physical limitations should discuss them with the instructor prior to the beginning of the course to see if work can be modified to suit needs.
With Chattanooga’s backdrop, outdoor recreation options are nearly endless. But did you know education opportunities are just as prevalent?
If you’ve ever wanted to assist in collecting scientific data, volunteer for nature education outreach programs, participate in habitat restoration projects or perform water quality assessments, the Tennessee Naturalist Program’s education training might be just what you’re looking for.
A 10-week, hands-on training program, the Naturalist Program focuses on the natural history of the region along with local environmental training. And this year, Audubon Acres’ Lynn Grabowski is taking it over.
“I think that here [at Audubon], people are really going to be able to delve into the material,” Grabowski says. “We’ve got all of Audubon at our fingertips and lots of opportunities to literally get our hands dirty and wet.