Community Service Initiative: Strengthening Environmental Education, Stewardship, Program Support, and Citizen Science with Master Naturalist Volunteers

Abstract

Boulder Lake Environmental Learning Center enhanced the environmental education, stewardship, program support and citizen science occurring within the Arrowhead region by building the capacity for community learning and service and taking action through community service. Boulder Lake Environmental Learning Center conducted a Minnesota Master Naturalist Volunteer Training, matched these volunteers with host organizations and collaborative projects, and supported the volunteers once they had completed the training by connecting them with various opportunities to continue their education and to volunteer their services.