Tremont Homecoming Fundraiser
The evening includes dinner,
activities, entertainment
and a silent auction all
benefitting Tremont.
Featuring Bill Landry of the Heartland
Series and Townsend's own Special
Delivery Bluegrass Band. Click here
for more information.

Tremont Events
Workshops, hikes, camping trips
and more!
View the 2010-2011 calendar.

Plans to Improve Tremont
Click here to learn more from Tremont
about the Environmental Assessment
that the park released on improving our facilities.

Tremont eNews
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bi-weekly enewsletter including Tremont and park information and articles
by our naturalists.

Walker Valley Reflections
The Spring Edition of our newsletter is now available online. In this edition: 2009
Annual Report, articles from our naturalists, information on upcoming events, and more! View online.

Adults & Families

Naturalist Certification
    Overview
    Naturalist Skills
    Interpretation
    Birds
    Aquatic Ecology
    Plants
    Reptiles
      & Amphibians
    Southern
      Appalachian Ecology
    Mammals

Day Hikes & Programs

Family Adventures
      Family Camp
      Family Weekend

Photo Workshops
      Spring
      Fall

Women's Backpack

Hiking Week

Road Scholar
      Spring
      Fall

Wilderness
First Responder
      WFR Main
      WFR Refresher

Special Events
      Scavenger Hunt
      Homecoming

Naturalist Skills February 18-20, 2011 Naturalist Skills provides an historical survey of the study of natural history and its practice as conducted by a naturalist. Students will learn the naturalist traditions, observation techniques, journal keeping, and the tools of a naturalist. Due to the shorter nature of the Naturalist Skills course, it will be offered the same weekend as Interpretation: A Teachable Art allowing participants to complete two courses in one weekend. The goal of this course is to provide students with knowledge of the history and practice of nature study as conducted by a naturalist. Cost:$288 per person In 2011 Naturalist Skills is offered in concert with Interpretation. Listed costs and dates cover both courses in a combined session. TEACHERS: By attending this program, you will qualify to be free when you bring your school group, and all of your students will get $8 off their price.

Specific objectives of this course are:

1. To provide an historic overview of nature study and the role of the naturalist through time.

2. To introduce the students to key naturalists and their work.

3. To discuss the role of the naturalist today.

4. To give an overview of the tools of the naturalist and their use.

5. To discuss proper record keeping in detail.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Describe how natural history study has been conducted throughout history.

2. List key naturalists and their accomplishments/influences throughout history.

3. Describe the various ways that naturalists study the natural world and the tools they may use.

4. Keep a proper field journal using the Grinnell Method.

New Cancellation Policy, effective January 1, 2010

Cancellations received at least 30 days before the program start date may transfer all but $50 to another program*; 15-29 days before the program start date, transfer all but $75 to another program*; 0-14 days before the program start date, no refund or transfer for any reason. No exceptions.

If you’re interested in trip cancellation insurance, we recommend Travel Guard: 800-826-4919 or www.TravelGuard.com.

* Transfers must be used by the end of the following year.

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