Celebrating a FMN 2025 Spring Basic Training Graduates
Photo: FMN Mary Ann Bush, FMN Spring Grads – June162025
On Monday June 16, we proudly celebrated the graduation of a passionate and dedicated group of students from our Master Naturalist Basic training program. What began as a shared curiosity about the natural world has transformed into a community of informed and enthusiastic stewards of our local environment.
Over the past several months, these individuals immersed themselves in both classroom learning, and field trips which facilitated hands-on, experiential learning opportunities outside of the classroom. They learned not only about native ecosystems and species, but also how to be a part of natural resource conservation in the community
Graduation is more than a milestone—it’s a beginning. These new graduates are now equipped and eager to take on a wide range of volunteer opportunities: leading nature hikes, restoring habitats, monitoring wildlife, educating the public, and much more. Each graduate brings a unique voice and skillset, and together they form a force for good in our natural communities.
To our newest graduates, we can’t wait to see where your curiosity, compassion, and commitment take you next!
Mia De Nardi, Aurora Borghi and Andy Zavala
Congratulations, and welcome to a lifelong journey of learning, service, and connection to the natural world!