Master Conservationist Program with Iowa State University
Scott County Extension, and Nahant Marsh Education Center. This program uses field experiences and classroom trainings to cover a broad range of conservation issues and topics. Participants receive at least 32 hours of indoor and outdoor hands-on education led by trained professionals in their field. The range of topics provides information that can be useful in service to the community and in their own backyards. Each participant will be asked to contribute at least 32 hours of conservation and/or natural resource related service to their local community.Some of the topics will include biodiversity, Iowa geology, wetlands and waterways, organic gardening, invasive species, and sustainable energies. Once classroom and volunteer hours are complete, participants become "Certified Master Conservationists".
Class Size: maximum 25
Minimum Age: 18
Registration Fee: $150
Registration Deadline: February 3, 2012
Where: various locations throughout Iowa
Make Friends with the Marsh Serve and Learn SaturdaysThe Friends of Nahant Marsh is a non-profit group set up to support and supplement the goals of Nahant Marsh Education Center. Service-learning is a teaching and learning strategy that integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to enrich the learning experience, teach civic responsibility, and strengthen communities. This program will start on February 4th with an Animal Tracking session and continue with once monthly sessions focused on different environmental topics. Some will include bird migration, native plants, and a forest survey.
Learn to Provide Care in Remote Areas Lacking Immediate EMS Response Learn to respond in situations involving head, neck, and spinal injuries, heat-related emergencies, hypothermia, allergies, burns, wounds and wound infections, and more!
When: Friday March 9th and Saturday March 10th, 8:00am-5:00pm
Where: Nahant Marsh Education Center
Cost: $130
**Both sessions must be attended to receive certification. Must have current certification in adult CPR/AED.
Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing at Nahant MarshEnjoy the beauty of the wetland in the winter! Experience the marsh trails lit by luminaries followed by hot beverages by the fire. Separate trails will be available for skiers and snow-shoers. If there's no snow, we can enjoy a winter hike.Bring your own skies/show-shoes and mug. Equipment may be available for rental, but please check back with us for details.
When: February 4th, 5:30-7:30pm
Cost: free!
All levels of experience welcome!
Toddler Tales
Our story and craft time at the marsh continues with a different nature-related theme on the third Thursday of each month.
Dates:
March 15th- Theme: Fish!
April 19th- Theme: Fish Scale Girl
Time: 10:00-11:00am
Cost: $3/child, free for members
Nahant Marsh Winter HikeFebruary 8th, 8:30-10:30am
Free for members, $5 for non-members
Our very first "Make Friends With the Marsh" program will be next Saturday (February 04) from 9:00a.m. - 12:00p.m.! The theme of Saturdays program is.......Animal Tracking!!!
