Training
The MLMP has three kinds of training for prospective volunteers: Citizen Scientist Training, Train-the-Trainer, and Website Tutorial.
Citizen Scientist Training
You can attend a training session given by someone who has attended a train-the-trainer session. These sessions will be held at nature centers throughout the US. Click on any of the highlighted states to find the trainer nearest to you. Please contact the trainers directly for details on training, or see the schedule of upcoming training sessions below.
Train-the-Trainer Sessions for Naturalists
These training sessions took place in 2002-2004, and no future sessions are currently planned. If you'd like to receive informal training, please contact one of the previous training attendees near you (see map below). More information about past Train-the-Trainer sessions
Website Tutorial
You can read the directions on the website, and contact us if you have any questions. Many volunteers have done this since the MLMP began in 1997. Directions for registering, downloading data forms, and monitoring are available in the Monitoring section of this web site. To begin self-training, read the directions and download the data forms and instructions. Be sure to contact us (webmaster@mlmp.org or oberh001@umn.edu) if you have any questions.
Click on the highlighted states in the Map to view contact information for Trainers in that state.
Training Sessions for Citizen Scientists
These training sessions are organized by trainers at Nature Centers around the country. Please contact the trainers directly for more information on the training sessions.
Submit a Training Session Announcement
| Location | Trainer Contact Information | Workshop Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Mosquito Hill Nature Center N3880 Rogers Road New London, WI 54961 920-779-6733 |
Jessica Miller 920-779-6433 |
Saturday, June 14, 2008 Noon - 3:30 Register by Friday, June 13 |
| The Dahlem Environmental Education Center 7117 S. Jackson Rd Jackson, MI 49201 517-782-3453 |
Carrie Benham, Naturalist 517-782-3453 |
Sunday, June 15, 2008 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Pre-registration required. Admission is $3 per person. Dahlem Conservancy members admitted free. Program sponsored by Michigan Automotive Compressor Inc. (MACI) Register by Saturday, June 14, 2008 |
| Eastman Nature Center 13351 Elm Creek Road Osseo, MN 55369-9344 763-694-7700 |
Elaine Tucker 763-694-7704 |
Saturday, June 28, 2008 9:15-11:30 a.m. Reservations required 763-694-7700. |
| Avon Outdoor Learning Center 7237 U.S. Highway 36 Avon, IN 46123 (317) 562-1338 |
Ann Richardson & Robert Richardson (317) 838-9991 |
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 To register, contact Marie at the Natural Resources Education Center at nrec@dnr.in.gov or (317) 562-1338. Register by Monday, July 7, 2008. |
| Mounds State Park 4306 Mounds Road Anderson, IN 46017 (765) 642-6627 |
Ann Richardson & Robert Richardson (317) 838-9991 |
Saturday, July 19, 2008 To register, contact Marie at the Natural Resources Education Center at nrec@dnr.in.gov or 317-562-1338. |
| Fort Harrison State Park 5753 Glenn Rd Indianapolis, IN 46216 (317) 591-0904 |
Ann Richardson & Robert Richardson (317) 838-9991 |
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 To register, contact Marie at the Natural Resources Education Center at nrec@dnr.in.gov or (317) 562-1338. |
| Indiana Dunes State Park 1600 North 25 E Chesterton, IN 46304 (317) 591-0904 |
Ann Richardson & Robert Richardson (317) 838-9991 |
Friday, July 25, 2008 To register, contact Marie at the Natural Resources Education Center at nrec@dnr.in.gov or (317) 562-1338. |
| Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area State Highway 59 Linton , IN 46304 (812) 659-9901 |
Ann Richardson & Robert Richardson (317) 838-9991 |
Wednesday, July 30, 2008 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. To register, contact Marie at the Natural Resources Education Center at nrec@dnr.in.gov or (317) 562-1338. Register by Monday, July 21, 2008. Sponsored by Indiana Project WILD |
| Durant Nature Park 8305 Camp Durant Road Raleigh, NC 27614 (919) 870-2871 |
Brian Bockhahn (919) 676-1027 |
September 11, 2008 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM |