Are you part of an organization that has dreamed of starting a naturalist program but didn’t have the bandwidth to plan and implement the training needed? Then this session is for you! Join us for an immersive experience that delves into the Rocky Mountain Naturalist certification and discover the potential to enhance volunteer opportunities for your agency. This self-paced program is highly accessible and offers interested students a chance to explore the dynamic relationships within the Rocky Mountain region through five core courses covering essential topics.  Each course blends foundational knowledge with hands-on activities, interactive tools, and real-world applications. Students in the certification program will develop essential skills and knowledge to promote sustainability, connectivity, and biodiversity within their local communities and open spaces, and how to share their passion for nature with others. Participants in this session will see examples of online course materials and engage in group exchanges that will provide feedback to help steer the future content development for this certification. This certification has the potential to become a valuable addition to your conservation toolbox, enhancing outdoor learning and understanding for you, your staff, and volunteers and we invite you to share how this certification could benefit your organizational goals. Join us in this interactive session to explore how we can work together to grow knowledge and inspire others in caring for the natural world.

Experience Level: Entry Level/Early Career, Intermediate, Expert