U.C. Cal-Nat Oceans Intensive at Bodega Marine Lab
Stewards is pleased to announce our second year of the UC California Naturalist Certification Program – a Cal-Nat Oceans Intensive at Bodega Marine Lab.This is an in-person multi-day residential intensive program where students will stay at Bodega Marine Lab and spend their time exploring California natural history through a marine lens as we dive deeply into the wonders of ocean, inter-tidal, and coastal habitats.
Instructors David Berman and Meghan Walla-Murphy will guide this journey along with multiple guest speakers who have spent a lifetime researching, photographing, and monitoring California’s ocean ecology. Even if you have already taken the standard certification course, this program will offer new insight and understanding for the place we call home. We will study kelp forests, geology of the ocean floor, marine wildlife and more. Through the University of California Naturalist Program, participants become active members in a growing movement of conservation science and volunteer activism.
This course combines science curriculum, journaling, guest lecturers, daily field study, off site trips, and local cultural knowledge. The California Naturalist Program promotes environmental literacy and stewardship through discovery and action. All instruction, lodging, and food are included in the cost.
Instructors: David Berman (Environmental Educator), Meghan Walla-Murphy (Wildlife Ecologist) & guest lecturers (TBA)
Course Schedule and Location: Friday Jan. 17th 3pm – to – Sunday Jan. 26th 11am, 2025 at the Bodega Bay Marine Lab
Cost: $2,250 for course, food, and lodging. Unfortunately we are no longer able to offer membership discounts for UC courses. Scholarships are being offered on an invitation basis only. Current volunteers are eligible for a tuition discount upon request to Lisa Baiter.
Food and lodging: Dorm style lodging is the standard accommodation (2 people to a room). Private housing is available but limited for an increased fee. Please note any dietary restrictions in your reservation payment note. Meals are home cooked and served cafeteria style and made mostly from scratch using fresh ingredients. Please reach out with lodging and food questions to Lisa Baiter of 707-869-9177 ext. 1
Cost: $2,250.
Course handbook: Course handbook can be purchased in our e-store. Stewards members will recieve a 20% off discount for the purchase of the book.
Payment/refund policy: Payment in full is due at registration. No refunds will be issued after the start of the first class, on Friday, January 17, 2025. All refunds subject to 10% processing fee.
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FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS EVENT, CONTACT THE INSTRUCTORS
David Berman at [email protected] and/or Meghan Walla-Murphy at [email protected]
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