April 13 · 9am - May 18 · 5pm PDT
The California Naturalist Program at Point Reyes is a Saturday field-based lecture series provided in partnership between the University of California Environmental Stewards programs and the Point Reyes National Seashore Association. The mission of the program is to foster a diverse community of naturalists and promote stewardship of California's natural resources through education and service.
Over the course of five separate Saturdays between April 13th - May 18th, students will experience Point Reyes National Seashore in ways the casual visitor cannot, working in areas less traveled alongside some of California's most knowledgeable naturalists. Experience the richness and biodiversity that Point Reyes has to offer. Exact dates are listed below.
Graduates of this program will be ready to take an active role in natural resource conservation, education, and restoration. To receive your certification, in addition to attending at least 4 of the 5 field lectures, you will be asked to complete homework based on the reading, keep a personal nature journal, and undertake a final individual or group stewardship project. Graduates will receive an official California Naturalist Certification and are eligible for 4 credit units from UC Davis Extension.
*If you have any special circumstances or questions, please contact us that fieldinstitute@ptreyes.org.*
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this program. Early career professionals, people of color, the LGBTQ+ community, or those working/interested in the outdoor education or conservation fields are strongly encouraged to apply. Please complete this short online scholarship application by 9:00am on March 4, 2024 for consideration. Scholarship offers will be announced on Monday March 11th. For questions, email us at fieldinstitute@ptreyes.org.
Class Dates (in-person, to be held at various locations in Point Reyes TBA)
4/13/24
4/20/24
(no class 4/27)
5/4/24
5/11/24
5/18/24
Instructed by:
For any questions, please email us at fieldinstitute@ptreyes.org.