Comments on: The Secret Life of Greenshield http://www.theearthconnection.org/blog/2010/08/the-secret-life-of-greenshield/ Nourishment and inspiration for those who love the Earth Tue, 22 May 2012 04:17:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: Earline Walker http://www.theearthconnection.org/blog/2010/08/the-secret-life-of-greenshield/comment-page-1/#comment-2058 Earline Walker Fri, 13 Aug 2010 22:01:57 +0000 http://www.theearthconnection.org/blog/?p=2724#comment-2058 I'm pleased to read your observations on Common Greenshield. Because it is an environvemtal indicator, I'm always pleased and thankful for its message. You tweaked my interest and I spent a good amount of time refreshing my memory about the life and times of this lichen. Never underestimate the inquisitiveness of a Master Naturalist! I’m pleased to read your observations on Common Greenshield. Because it is an environvemtal indicator, I’m always pleased and thankful for its message. You tweaked my interest and I spent a good amount of time refreshing my memory about the life and times of this lichen. Never underestimate the inquisitiveness of a Master Naturalist!

]]> By: Elizabeth Cottrell http://www.theearthconnection.org/blog/2010/08/the-secret-life-of-greenshield/comment-page-1/#comment-2042 Elizabeth Cottrell Fri, 06 Aug 2010 20:10:01 +0000 http://www.theearthconnection.org/blog/?p=2724#comment-2042 Congratulations on your progress in the Master Naturalist program, April! I already consider you a master naturalist, but of course there's always more to learn! Congratulations on your progress in the Master Naturalist program, April! I already consider you a master naturalist, but of course there’s always more to learn!

]]> By: April http://www.theearthconnection.org/blog/2010/08/the-secret-life-of-greenshield/comment-page-1/#comment-2038 April Wed, 04 Aug 2010 16:44:07 +0000 http://www.theearthconnection.org/blog/?p=2724#comment-2038 Many (but not all) states have the Master Naturalist program. It's modeled after the Master Gardener program. To be certified as a Master Naturalist, one must take a training of 10 weeks or so, followed by some advanced training and 40 hours of service. To retain certification, one must do advanced training and service every year. Master Naturalist programs are offered through a university extension service or through the state government, or a combination. I have completed the formal training and am in the process of earning my certification. The program is great. I've learned so much, and the learning continues. Many (but not all) states have the Master Naturalist program. It’s modeled after the Master Gardener program. To be certified as a Master Naturalist, one must take a training of 10 weeks or so, followed by some advanced training and 40 hours of service. To retain certification, one must do advanced training and service every year.

Master Naturalist programs are offered through a university extension service or through the state government, or a combination.

I have completed the formal training and am in the process of earning my certification. The program is great. I’ve learned so much, and the learning continues.

]]> By: Joan Brundage http://www.theearthconnection.org/blog/2010/08/the-secret-life-of-greenshield/comment-page-1/#comment-2037 Joan Brundage Wed, 04 Aug 2010 14:57:20 +0000 http://www.theearthconnection.org/blog/?p=2724#comment-2037 Thanks, April, for sharing this. I always wondered what those patches on trees are about. What is the Master Naturalist training you did? Sounds fascinating. I wonder if I could do that here in Tucson? Thanks, April, for sharing this. I always wondered what those patches on trees are about. What is the Master Naturalist training you did? Sounds fascinating. I wonder if I could do that here in Tucson?

]]> By: Judy Muller http://www.theearthconnection.org/blog/2010/08/the-secret-life-of-greenshield/comment-page-1/#comment-2035 Judy Muller Wed, 04 Aug 2010 05:32:58 +0000 http://www.theearthconnection.org/blog/?p=2724#comment-2035 This is fascinating, April. Just last Saturday I hiked in the Sandias and one of my friends was intrigued with the mosses and algae and lichens and mushrooms, stopping to photograph them all. His curiosity and interest allowed me to see more than I normally would have. And now I will notice the greenshield and know that the forest is thriving. This is fascinating, April. Just last Saturday I hiked in the Sandias and one of my friends was intrigued with the mosses and algae and lichens and mushrooms, stopping to photograph them all. His curiosity and interest allowed me to see more than I normally would have. And now I will notice the greenshield and know that the forest is thriving.

]]> By: Todd http://www.theearthconnection.org/blog/2010/08/the-secret-life-of-greenshield/comment-page-1/#comment-2034 Todd Wed, 04 Aug 2010 03:59:19 +0000 http://www.theearthconnection.org/blog/?p=2724#comment-2034 what is "master naturalist training"? what is “master naturalist training”?

]]> By: John Cochrane http://www.theearthconnection.org/blog/2010/08/the-secret-life-of-greenshield/comment-page-1/#comment-2033 John Cochrane Wed, 04 Aug 2010 03:24:29 +0000 http://www.theearthconnection.org/blog/?p=2724#comment-2033 What I called moss is more complicated than I thought. Thanks for the lucid explanation. John What I called moss is more complicated than I thought.

Thanks for the lucid explanation.

John

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