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University of Illinois Extension graduates new class of master naturalists · Illinois Valley - Shaw Local

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Speaker 1: University of Illinois Extension graduates new class of Master Naturalists.
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Speaker 1: Written by Emily Beebe. This article is being read by
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Speaker 1: an automated voice brought to you by Everlett. A new
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Speaker 1: class of Master Naturalists volunteers has graduated from the University
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Speaker 1: of Illinois Extension program, serving Bureau LaSalle, Marshall and Putnam Counties.
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Speaker 1: The graduation ceremony, held July thirty first, recognized twelve volunteers
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Speaker 1: who completed the program's eight week training. New Master Naturalists
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Speaker 1: include Sarah Egan and Kaefer, Debbie Glazer, Quinn gen Anderson,
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Speaker 1: Lynn Newman, Aaron Miller, Todd whitek Julian, Buddy, Stacy Zuawaki,
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Speaker 1: Brian Clark, Pat Devane, and Mitch night Man. The Master
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Speaker 1: Naturalist program provides adults with opportunities to combine volunteer service
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Speaker 1: with their interests in nature, education and conservation. According to
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Speaker 1: a press release, within their first two years work toward
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Speaker 1: completing sixty hours of service. During the training, participants had
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Speaker 1: both classroom instruction and hands on field experience in topics
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Speaker 1: such as native plants, local ecosystems, and habitat restoration, which
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Speaker 1: allowed them to gain the skills needed to support conservation
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Speaker 1: efforts and engage community members, according to a press release.
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Speaker 1: For those wanting to learn about future training opportunities or
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Speaker 1: learn more about the Illinois Extension Master Naturalist Program, visit
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Speaker 1: go dot Illinois, dot e DO, slash BLMPMN