Cedars of Lebanon Chapter
Inspiring the desire to learn and share Tennessee’s nature
Registration for the 2021 TNP course begins: March 8, 2021
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2021 Class Schedule *
May 8 — Becoming a Naturalist
May 15 — Geology
June 5 — Forests & Trees
June 12 — Living Waters
June 19 — Ecology and Plants
July 10 — Nocturnal Naturalist & Astronomy ** (new moon)
July 24 — Invertebrates
August 14 — Mammals
August 28 — Birds
September 11 — make up date if needed
September 25 — Reptiles & Amphibians
* Tentative schedule. Nocturnal Nature & Astronomy are evening classes.
** All other classes begin at 9:00 a.m.. All participants should arrive 15 minutes before each class begins to retrieve your name badge, sign the attendance sheet, and receive announcements.
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The Tennessee Naturalist Program (TNP) is an education training course designed to introduce the natural history of Tennessee to interested adults. The Cedars of Lebanon Chapter of TNP offers 10 classes for 40 hours of instruction — half in the classroom and half in the field. Instructors are experts in their disciplines.
To become certified as a Tennessee Naturalist, participants must complete all class instruction and volunteer a minimum of 40 hours in an approved service capacity — environmental education, citizen science, or stewardship — dedicated to the appreciation, understanding and beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas in our community.
Cedars of Lebanon TNP Course Topics
| Naturalist Skills | Forests & Tree ID | |
| Geology | Ecology | |
| Birds | Mammals | |
| Reptiles & Amphibians | Herbaceous Plants & Fungi | |
| Nocturnal Naturalists | Astronomy | |
| Insects & other Invertebrates | Rivers, Wetlands & Watersheds |
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MAKE UP CLASSES
TNP participants may make-up no more than two (2) classes at no charge for any sessions missed in their original class year. The makeup classes must take place at your home chapter during the 12-month period immediately following your original class year.
ALSO NOTE: Makeup class attendance is contingent on space availability. Please confirm a spot with the coordinator of any chapter before showing up.
To request a seat for any makeup class with the Cedars of Lebanon Chapter, email tnp.cedars@gmail.com in advance of the desired class. Available seats will be given on a first-come first-served basis.
Cedars of Lebanon State Park
328 Cedar Forest Road
Lebanon, TN 37090
Phone: 615-443-2769
Website: tnstateparks.com/parks/about/cedars-of-lebanon
Send questions or comments to: tnp.cedars@gmail.com
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