Catawba Master Naturalist Class

While much of the instruction will take place on the 2,100 acres of preserved land at the Anne Springs Close Greenway, the course includes field trips to locations around the South Carolina Piedmont area, including Forty Acre Rock, Landsford Canal State Park, the Museum of York County, Congaree National Park and more (subject to change).

Participants will be responsible for their snacks/meals and transportation to and from study sites. The course fee covers all entrance fees, a complimentary full-year membership to the Greenway, and all course materials, including course manual, hand lens with lanyard, field notebook and several field guides.

The only prerequisite for this course is curiosity and a desire to learn about the natural world - no prior knowledge is required.

The Catawba Master Naturalist Class is an outdoor program. As such, participants must be in good physical condition and meet the physical demands encountered in this course. Participants should be able to walk 1-2 miles, without difficulty or assistance, over uneven terrain in various conditions including rain, heat, insects, etc. In addition, several sites do not have restroom facilities requiring the use of woods.

For more information about the program, please contact TerriKlein@ascgreenway.org

Opened in 1995, the Anne Springs Close Greenway is a 2,100-acre natural preserve that offers countless activities, from hiking and biking and horseback riding to picnics and kayaking and more, while maintaining a natural habitat for wildlife. Its mission is to provide stewardship and protect the cultural, ecological, and scenic features of the land while also offering recreational and educational opportunities that promote the health and wellness of the community. The Greenway is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit and receives no tax money to build, maintain and operate trails and facilities. It is funded in part by the generous donations from individuals and corporations.