As part of my volunteer experience here, I get to participate in the “Naturalist-in-Training” program at Bernheim Arboretum. The program was designed by and is taught by Loretto Co-member Wren Smith. Both Wren and her program have won many awards, so I am really excited to be involved! The first session (last Saturday afternoon) was the orientation, and there were about 20 interested people in attendance at the Education Center. The snow was beautiful and the roads were clear. The training will take place on many Saturdays, but is flexible, and some of the topics include the history of Bernheim, presentation skills for interpreters, trees and flowers (of course!), and birds/wildlife. It should be an amazing education!
Bernheim's Visitor Center
Bernheim's Education Center
