A ten-week course to teach area nature enthusiasts about the natural history of Minnesota's hardwoods region will take place at Whitewater State Park beginning next spring
                
The Minnesota Master Naturalist Course will run Wednesday evenings from 6:30 - 9pm March 13th through May 22nd, 2013, with two Saturday field days.

The course will be taught by naturalists from several agencies including Whitewater State Park, Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, and Zumbro Valley Audubon Chapter. Master Naturalist graduates from former Whitewater courses will also be assisting with sessions.

There is a $200 registration cost for the course and a limited number of scholarships are available. You can register at www.minnesotamasternaturalist.org  or by calling 888-241-4532.