“The Master Conservationist Program has given me a good overview of

many of the issues facing us in Iowa, as well as providing

the day to day practical solutions.”

– 2010 Boone MCP Graduate

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Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, Acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Stanley R. Johnson, director, Coopera-

tive Extension Service, Iowa State University of Science and Technology, Ames, Iowa.

PROGRAM SPONSORS FOR 2016 Co-sponsored by Iowa State University Extension Wildlife programs and local organizations.

Boone County Conservation

Boone County ISU Extension

Boone County Soil & Water Conservation District

Environmental Habitat Corporation

Greene County Conservation

Greene County ISU Extension

Greene County Soil & Water Conservation District

Griggs Environmental Strategies

“The Master Conservationist course is a first step in a journey of lifestyle choices

and actions that contribute to sustainability. You’ll obtain hands-on

experiences and will be immersed in the resources – be prepared to have fun and

outdoor adventures!”

- Dr. Michael Rentz

Master Conservationist Program

Coordinator

THE TESTIMONY...

2016 Class sessions:

Thursday evenings from

6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

July 7, 14, 21

And Saturday

June 11 9:00 a.m. - Noon

& July 16 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

(Inclement Weather Date—July 21)

For More Information contact

Boone County Extension—515-432-3882

Greene County Extension –515-386-2138

The fees for service will be used to off-set direct expenses and to support the County Extension Program.

Local program The content of this program is created locally by a steering committee that includes your County Extension service and the County Conservation Board, and many others, with support from Iowa State University Extension Wildlife Programs. Local interests and issues are considered, as are local resources, when the program is created.

Educational Experience 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. The program is designed for adult learners.

Service with Understanding Participants take their knowledge and put it into practice. Each participant is asked to contribute at least 32 hours of conservation and/or natural resource related service to their local community or county. Previous activities have included prairie planting and seed harvesting, water quality testing, wildlife monitoring, staffing conservation centers, and conducting educational programs for youth and adults. Once volunteer hours are completed, participants become “Certified Master Conservationists.”

IOWA MASTER CONSERVATIONIST—WHERE “MASTERING” IS A JOURNEY BRINGING EXPERIENCE TO EDUCATION, AND UNDERSTANDING TO SERVICE.

Experience Iowa’s diverse natural resources - the prairies and grasslands, woodlands, wetlands and waterways, and abundant wildlife.

Discover Iowa’s physical environment, sustainable agriculture, energy uses, and methods to reduce waste. The Master Conservationist Program uses field experiences and classroom trainings to cover a broad range of conservation issues and topics. These experiences help Iowans make informed, intelligent choices for a lifestyle of stewardship.

Topics Include Physical Environment Ecological Principles and Techniques Wildlife Diversity Prairies and Grasslands Woodlands Wetlands & Waterways Water Quality Sustainable Agriculture and Land Use Energy Use and Waste Reduction

Program Registration Form

Register by mail or in person on a first-

come first-serve basis to the Boone

County ISU Extension Office. You may

also e-mail to xboone@iastate.edu.

Class size is limited to 30. Minimum class

size is 10.

Minimum age is 18.

Registration fee is $40

Early Bird Registration $30 if by May 15th

Deadline for registration is May 27th.

Make registration checks payable to

Boone County ISU Extension

603 Story Street

Boone, Iowa 50036

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