Point Reyes National Seashore Association
Course Descriptions
Point Reyes National Seashore Association (PRNSA) is offering the new Climate Stewards certification course and the California Naturalist certification course in Marin County.
UC Climate Stewards certification
Climate Stewards is an empowering program developed by the University of California Environmental Stewards (part of UCANR) and taught in partnership with the Point Reyes National Seashore Association. In this program you will learn more about the science of climate change, how to communicate more effectively about this issue, and how to work within your community to address climate challenges.
During this program you will receive six online classes with guest experts, spend three Saturdays learning and experiencing climate-relevant sites in Point Reyes and the North/East SF Bay region, and will complete online coursework plus a final stewardship project to receive your certification from the University of California. In this interactive class you will practice the skills you need to work with others on finding climate solutions!
Dates: February 25 - April 22, 2025
Fees: $500
Delivery Mode: Hybrid
Contact: fieldinstitute@ptreyes.org
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UC California Naturalist certification
The PRNSA California Naturalist training course will introduce you to the unique ecology and natural history of California and the Point Reyes Peninsula in Marin County. The course combines curriculum, guest lecturers, field trips and project-based learning focused on the natural world of California. Coursework and activities will engage students in the theory and practice of citizen science and direct stewardship. Participants earn the University of California’s California Naturalist certificate for attending lectures, field seminars, taking field notes, and completing a stewardship project.
Dates: TBA
Contact: fieldinstitute@ptreyes.org
2024 Course Website & Registration
About the Instructor: Dr. Chris Pincetich works for the Point Reyes National Seashore Association, The Oceanic Society, and Sea Turtles Forever as a marine biologist and environmental educator. Chris has a doctorate in Environmental Toxicology from the University of California, Davis and a B.S. in Marine Biology from University of California, Santa Cruz. His passion for promoting ocean and sea turtle conservation has been shared through speaking engagements ranging from international scientific conferences to elementary school classrooms.
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Organization Description: PRNSA is a cooperating association of the National Park Service. Working in partnership with Point Reyes National Seashore and the public, PRNSA preserves, restores and maintains wildlife habitat, trails, and historic sites in this beautiful coastal park. Year-round environmental education programs help children and adults deepen their understanding of nature and inspire the next generation of park stewards.
