Iowa Association of Naturalists

	Sign In Sign-Up

Junior Naturalists Program

Chairperson, Joel Van Roekel, Warren CCB, joelvanroekel@warrenccb.org

Be an Iowa Junior Naturalist
What is the Iowa Junior Naturalist Program? This is a wonderful opportunity
for children ages 6-12 to experience (and share with adults) such diverse programs
as environmental education, outdoor recreation, natural resources, conservation and
historical interpretation.

This program is offered each calendar year and encourages children to attend
programs offered by local County Conservation Boards, Iowa Department of Natural
Resources (DNR) state park units, local libraries, nature centers, YMCA camps,
4H, or any other programs with a nature theme. In addition, it encourages participants
to work on independent activities.

When all requirements are completed the participants will receive an official
Iowa Junior Naturalist Patch and certificate of achievement.
Age: Should be between the ages of 6-12 years old.

Public Programs: * Attend three public programs. Examples include wildflower
hike, night hike, fishing contest, campground program, hunter safety, etc.
Independent Activities: * Complete two independent activities such as reading a
nature book, fishing, hunting, camping, bike riding along a nature trail, hiking, etc.
Awards: Upon completion of the above requirements, participants will receive a
certificate of achievement and a colorful embroidered Iowa Junior Naturalist patch.
Participants can collect them all.

For a printable version in .pdf, Click Here