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| Alligator mississippiensis at Jean Lafitte National Park |
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| Impacts of Katrina on Bayou Sauvage lesson |
The Louisiana Master Naturalist Program in the Greater New Orleans area is upon completion of a successful intensive series of naturalist workshops.
What is a naturalist? A naturalist is an individual who studies natural history of the world, and attempts to understand the ecology, biology and ecosystem functions of living and non-living things. Through careful observation, students were trained how to look at nature in its complexity, in an attempt to understand and capture the beauty of ecosystems of Southern Louisiana. The training sessions spanned from late February and will continue to early June, and many ecosystems have been the palette for study. These included Jean Lafitte National Park, Bayou Sauvage Wildlife preserve, Northlake Nature Center & Big Branch, Turtle Cove, UNO Cerf, The Louisiana Nature Center, and Bayou Dupont. Students have learned a plethora of systems ranging from botany, mycology, zoology, hydrology, geology, and lichenology.
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| Steminitis sp. at 2013 BioBlitz at Jean Lafitte National Park |
The ultimate goal is to "prime" students to look at nature and make connections with specific observations. The class is not designed to create world renowned experts, but to educate students about the natural history of Louisiana.
There will be a class offered every Spring and Fall, and chapters in other areas of the state are in the works. More info to follow on the future classes. If you would like to get on the La. Master Naturalist-GNO list serve please email lamasternatgno@gmail.com.
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| Wood ear fungus, Auricularia sp. at Louisiana Nature Center |
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