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COMMUNITY COLLABORATIONS DRIVE SUCCESS OF GEORGIA MASTER NATURALIST PROGRAM

Extension Education

Amanda Tedrow
Program Development Coordinator
University of Georgia
Athens

Abstract

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\r\n    The Georgia Master Naturalist program provides sessions which are customized to the local environment and the issues affecting specific habitats.  These habitats include: swamps, ponds, rivers, wetlands, mountains, forests, farms, and urban landscapes. This Extension education program partners with numerous public and private organizations statewide to provide unbiased, scientifically accurate information concerning environmental issues.   Program facilitators work with both public and private entities statewide to provide experiential programming with a regional focus.  As the economy continues to affect Cooperative Extension as well as other organizations  though layoffs and cutbacks, these coomunity partnerships are imperative to ensure that the mission of Cooperative Extension is being met.  After graduation from the program, class participants volunteer throughout their local community, providing support to environmental education facilities which have been affected by budgetary layoffs and cutbacks.  These partner facilities include state and private colleges and universities, nature centers, botanical gardens, arboretums, and state agencies.  Master Naturalist volunteer projects include activities such as: propagation, plant and animal care, tour facilitation, grant writing, habitat restoration, canopy studies, and future program facilitation. 

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Poster has NOT been presented at any previous NACAA AM/PIC

This poster is being submitted for judging. It will be displayed at the AM/PIC if not selected as a State winner. The abstract will be published in the proceedings.

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Authors: A.M. Tedrow, K.A. Kelly, M. Mengak, D.L. Linvill, J.L. Macie, K.D. Livingston, D.M. Gardner, R.M. Barentine,
  1. Tedrow, A. Athens-Clarke County Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent, University of Georgia, Georgia, 30606
  2. Kelly, K. Bibb County Extension Agent, University of Georgia, Georgia, 31201
  3. Mengak, M. Associate Professor, Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resouces, University of Georgia, Georgia, 30602
  4. Linvill, D. Chatham County Extension Agent, University of Georgia, Georgia, 31412
  5. Macie, J. Rockdale County Extension Agent, University of Georgia, Georgia, 30094
  6. Livingston, K. Douglass County Extension Agent, University of Georgia, Georgia, 30134
  7. Gardner, D. Bryan County Extension Agent, University of Georgia, Georgia, 31321
  8. Barentine, R. Pulaski County Extension Agent, University of Georgia, Georgia, 31036
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