1.2 Professional Development of Staff
Summary
All 9 of the naturalists at CVP have participated in environmental PD. We have included documentation for 7 of the 9 as follows:
1. Kirk Dreier
-- Canoe Instructor Certification 2021
2. Breena Doyle
-- Volunteer Programs (Assoc. of Nature Center Admins) 2021
-- Certified Interpretive Guide 2022
3. Laura Page
-- Master Naturalist 2017
-- Growing Up Wild 2020
-- Canoe Instructor Certification 2021
4. Mimi Knuth
-- "Butterflies and Bees that Need Trees" Webinar 2021
5. Laura Lechtzin
-- Great Backyard Bird Count Webinar 2022
-- "Wild, Wacky and Wonderful Wasps" 2022
-- "Nature's Best Hope" zoom discussion 2021
-- "Sounds of Spring" Wild Acres Webinar Series 2021
-- "Raptors Heading South: Get Ready for Migration" 2021
-- "American Kestrels: 120 Grams of Fury" 2021
-- "Bird-Friendly Cocao" 2022
6. Edwin Guevara
-- Master Naturalist 2018
7. Anne Wedgeworth
-- "How to Act on Climate Change without Leaving Home" 2022
-- "Seed Starting/Planning Your Garden for Climate Change" 2022
-- 2022 Mountain Maryland Spring Gardening Series 2022
-- Backyard Gardening Zoom Sessions Series 2022
-- Canoe Instructor Certification 2021
2. Breena Doyle
-- Volunteer Programs (Assoc. of Nature Center Admins) 2021
-- Certified Interpretive Guide 2022
3. Laura Page
-- Master Naturalist 2017
-- Growing Up Wild 2020
-- Canoe Instructor Certification 2021
4. Mimi Knuth
-- "Butterflies and Bees that Need Trees" Webinar 2021
5. Laura Lechtzin
-- Great Backyard Bird Count Webinar 2022
-- "Wild, Wacky and Wonderful Wasps" 2022
-- "Nature's Best Hope" zoom discussion 2021
-- "Sounds of Spring" Wild Acres Webinar Series 2021
-- "Raptors Heading South: Get Ready for Migration" 2021
-- "American Kestrels: 120 Grams of Fury" 2021
-- "Bird-Friendly Cocao" 2022
6. Edwin Guevara
-- Master Naturalist 2018
7. Anne Wedgeworth
-- "How to Act on Climate Change without Leaving Home" 2022
-- "Seed Starting/Planning Your Garden for Climate Change" 2022
-- 2022 Mountain Maryland Spring Gardening Series 2022
-- Backyard Gardening Zoom Sessions Series 2022
1. Kirk Dreier
Ranger Kirk was re-certified as a Canoe Instructor by the American Canoe Association in the fall of 2021. His new certification card, which lasts for 2 years, is below.
Ranger Kirk was re-certified as a Canoe Instructor by the American Canoe Association in the fall of 2021. His new certification card, which lasts for 2 years, is below.
2. Breena Doyle
Ranger Breena attended a virtual training on Volunteer Programs conducted by the Association of Nature Center Adminstrators on March 16, 2021, for 1.5 hours. Her registration confirmation is below.
Ranger Breena completed training to become a Certified Interpretive Guide in January 2022. The training was conducted by the National Association for Interpretation. Her certification is below.
3. Laura Page
Ranger Laura earned her Master Naturalist Certification in November 2017. Her certification is below.
Ranger Laura earned her Master Naturalist Certification in November 2017. Her certification is below.
Ranger Laura completed the online Growing Up Wild program in July 2020. Her certificate is below.
Ranger Laura was re-certified as a Canoe Instructor by the American Canoe Association in the fall of 2021. Her new certification card, which lasts for 2 years, is below.
4. Mimi Knuth
Ranger Mimi joined a webinar entitled "Butterflies and Bees that Need Trees" hosted by DNR in June 2021. Her confirmation of attendance is below.
Ranger Mimi joined a webinar entitled "Butterflies and Bees that Need Trees" hosted by DNR in June 2021. Her confirmation of attendance is below.
5. Laura Lechtzin
Ranger Laura attended the Great Backyard Bird Count Updates Webinar conducted by Cornell Lab of Orinthology in January 2022. The session lasted 1 hour. Her registration is below.
Ranger Laura attended the Great Backyard Bird Count Updates Webinar conducted by Cornell Lab of Orinthology in January 2022. The session lasted 1 hour. Her registration is below.
Ranger Laura attended a virtual speaker series at Oregon Ridge Nature Center entitled, "Wild, Wacky and Wonderful Wasps" in January 2022. Kerry Wixted presented the 1.5 hour session. Ranger Laura's registration is below.
Ranger Laura attended Doug Tallamy "Nature's Best Hope" zoom discussion co-hosted by Hood College in March 2021. Her registration is below.
Ranger Laura attended a virtual presentation: Elizabeth Schlimm’s, Sounds of Spring, Wild Acres Webinar Series (1.5 hr) in March 2021. Her registration is below.
Ranger Laura attended Raptors Heading South: Get Ready for Migration, American Bird Conservancy, presented by Dr. Laurie Goodrich, Kesley Griffin, Joanna Eckles and EJ Williams (1.5 hr) in September 2021. Her registration is below.
Ranger Laura attended American Kestrel: 120 grams of Fury, zoom webinar, Calvert Nature Society, presented by Gene Groshen, Naturalist, Calvert County Government, in June 2021. Her registration is below.
Ranger Laura attended a webinar on Bird-Friendly Cocao by the American Bird Conservancy in February 2022. Her registration is below.
6. Edwin Guevara
Ranger Edwin earned his Master Naturalist Certification in November 2018. His certification is below.
Ranger Edwin earned his Master Naturalist Certification in November 2018. His certification is below.
7. Anne Wedgeworth
Ranger Anne will attend a virtual speaker series entitled "How to Act on Climate Without Leaving Home: Transition to a Plant-Based Diet and Put a Lid on Food Waste" in March 2022. It is hosted by Oregon Ridge Nature Center. Her registration is below.
Ranger Anne will attend a virtual speaker series entitled "How to Act on Climate Without Leaving Home: Transition to a Plant-Based Diet and Put a Lid on Food Waste" in March 2022. It is hosted by Oregon Ridge Nature Center. Her registration is below.
Ranger Anne will attend a zoom session on "Seed Starting and Planning Your Garden for Climate Change" by the University of MD Extension in April 2022. Her registration is below.
Ranger Anne will attend a 5-part virtual series entitled "2022 Mountain Maryland Spring Gardening Series" by the University of MD Extension beginning in March 2022. Her registration is below.
Ranger Anne will attend a 5-part virtual series entitled "Backyard Gardening Zoom Session" by the University of MD Extension beginning in March 2022. Her registration is below.