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Michigan Shoreline Educator Training: A Train-the-Trainer Program
April 24, 2015 @ 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
The Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership (MNSP) and MSU Extension are offering a professional training for individuals interested in becoming a part of the MNSP Shoreline Educator Network (SEN).
Interested individuals may be part of a Conservation District, a watershed organization, a township or county official, a lake association member, a soil erosion group, a conservation group, a master gardener volunteer, a nursery professional, or anyone interested in promoting or teaching natural shoreline landscaping on inland lakes to other homeowners!
Participants will learn how to conduct homeowner workshops on the benefits of natural shoreline landscaping, bioengineering and erosion control on inland lakes.
Course Content:
- Healthy Lake Ecosystems
- Ideas for Natural Landscapes on Lake Shorelines
- Problems with High Impact Landscape Methods
- Use of Native Plants in Shoreline Landscape
- State of Michigan Rules and Regulations
Participants will receive the Shoreline Educator Network Homeowner Tool Kit which includes:
- MNSP Homeowner Manual
- Workshop Presentation
- Shoreline Brochures for Homeowners
- Workshop Promotion Materials
Registration Fees:
Early Bird Registration ends March 1st: $65.00
Normal Registration ends April 16th: $75.00
On-site Registration after April 16th: $85.00
A cancellation fee of $65.00 applies to any cancellation after April 1, 2015. Substitutions are accepted after this date.