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CA Naturalist Certification Course documents

Syllabus

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FORMS:

  • Preserve Calavera Waiver
  • UC NRS Waiver
  • Emergency Contact/photo release
  • Capstone proposal form

Basic Tracks

HOMEWORK QUESTIONS:

  • Chapter 1
  • Chapter 2
  • Chapter 3
  • Chapter 4
  • Chapter 5
  • Chapter 6A
  • Chapter 6B
  • Chapter 7
  • Chapter 8

PRESENTATIONS:

  • Course Overview
  • Ch. 1 – Biodiversity and Bioregions
  • Ch. 1 – Naturalists and journaling

CLASS ACTIVITIES:

  • Flower Dissection
  • Leaf Chromatography
  • Particle Size Distribution Activity
  • Soil nutrient tests
  • Soil texture pyramid
  • Watershed Activity
  • Insect Collection
  • Ocean Acidification

FIELD TRIP DIRECTIONS:

  • Mt. Soledad
  • UC NRS Dawson

  • If donating to a particular project, please note under "Designation" (general fund, NSDC WQ program or restricted land acquisition).

  • Upcoming Events

    • 8:30 am – 10:00 am, August 8, 2026 – Rancho La Costa Restoration work
    • 8:30 am – 10:00 am, August 15, 2026 – El Corazon Restoration work
    • 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm, September 10, 2026 – PC Board Meeting
    • 8:30 am – 10:00 am, September 12, 2026 – Rancho La Costa Restoration work
    • 8:30 am – 11:30 am, September 12, 2026 – Water Quality testing
    • 8:30 am – 10:00 am, September 19, 2026 – El Corazon Restoration work
    • 8:30 am – 10:00 am, October 10, 2026 – Rancho La Costa Restoration work
    • 8:30 am – 10:00 am, October 17, 2026 – El Corazon Restoration work
    • 8:30 am – 11:30 am, November 7, 2026 – Water Quality testing
  • California Naturalist Certification Class

    We will be continuing our California Naturalist certification training in 2026 lead by two alumni, Jimmy Kidd and Lisa Kuleto. The class is scheduled for Tuesday evenings, 5:30-8:30 pm from March 3 through May 5. Check in here for more information. Registration will open in December, 2025. Contact calnat.pc@gmail.com to get on our interest list.
  • Updated April 2026

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