Are you a young person who loves being outdoors, cares about the environment, and wants to share your knowledge with others? Take your first step toward becoming a Teen Naturalist volunteer with these trainings. You’ll work with our staff and other youth exploring local habitats, collecting organisms and data, and discussing environmental challenges like sea level rise. Share your passion for the natural world! Sign up for one or more sessions.

Teen Naturalist Training:

• June 26: Bird Identification
• July 10: Wetland Conservation
• July 17: Estuary Ecology
• July 24: The Rocky Shore Ecosystem
• August 7: Pollinators & Gardens
• August 14: Sand Dunes & Erosion
• August 21: Animal Husbandry

Instructions and Directions:
Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport. Leaders will provide all field gear and equipment. Dress for the weather; use protection from biting insects. Program details will be forwarded in advance with details about what to expect and what to bring.
Instructor: Lisa Hutchings – Family and Early Education Coordinator

Audience:
Children (suitable for children 12 – 15 years)
Members:
$14.00
Nonmembers:
$18.00

Registration is required.
Call 978-462-9998 to register. Online registration is not available for this program.

Joppa Flats Education Center
1 Plum Island Turnpike
Newburyport, MA 01950
joppaflats@massaudubon.org