Winyah Master Naturalist

Future Class Offerings Interest Survey

We have not been able to offer the Winyah Master Naturalist course for 2020 and 2021, but this time has provided an opportunity to consider how we can enhance the program to better suit our community's needs. We are developing plans to offer advanced trainings and potentially virtual programs, and would appreciate your input.

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* 1. Please choose the answer that best describes you

I am a graduate of the Winyah Master Naturalist Program.

I am not a graduate of the WMN, but of another Master Naturalist program.

I am one of the people who was signed up for the cancelled class.

I have not taken the course or tried to sign up, but am interested in taking the full course.

I have not taken the course or tried to sign up, but am interested in taking a few classes, but NOT the full course.

I have no interest in the Master Naturalist Program.

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* 2. Here are a bunch of ideas for topics for seminars, workshops, or field courses. Please rate your interest in these general subject areas.

	Not Interested	Maybe	Very Interested	Don't know what that is
Climate change and resilience	Climate change and resilience Not Interested	Climate change and resilience Maybe	Climate change and resilience Very Interested	Climate change and resilience Don't know what that is
US Environmental Policies primer	US Environmental Policies primer Not Interested	US Environmental Policies primer Maybe	US Environmental Policies primer Very Interested	US Environmental Policies primer Don't know what that is
Plastic pollution and solutions	Plastic pollution and solutions Not Interested	Plastic pollution and solutions Maybe	Plastic pollution and solutions Very Interested	Plastic pollution and solutions Don't know what that is
Landscaping for wildlife	Landscaping for wildlife Not Interested	Landscaping for wildlife Maybe	Landscaping for wildlife Very Interested	Landscaping for wildlife Don't know what that is
Invasive Plants	Invasive Plants Not Interested	Invasive Plants Maybe	Invasive Plants Very Interested	Invasive Plants Don't know what that is
Urban Wildlife safari	Urban Wildlife safari Not Interested	Urban Wildlife safari Maybe	Urban Wildlife safari Very Interested	Urban Wildlife safari Don't know what that is
Bugs in your backyard	Bugs in your backyard Not Interested	Bugs in your backyard Maybe	Bugs in your backyard Very Interested	Bugs in your backyard Don't know what that is
Birds in your backyard	Birds in your backyard Not Interested	Birds in your backyard Maybe	Birds in your backyard Very Interested	Birds in your backyard Don't know what that is
Fungus among us	Fungus among us Not Interested	Fungus among us Maybe	Fungus among us Very Interested	Fungus among us Don't know what that is
Interpretation skills	Interpretation skills Not Interested	Interpretation skills Maybe	Interpretation skills Very Interested	Interpretation skills Don't know what that is
Micro-Naturalist- intro to tiny life	Micro-Naturalist- intro to tiny life Not Interested	Micro-Naturalist- intro to tiny life Maybe	Micro-Naturalist- intro to tiny life Very Interested	Micro-Naturalist- intro to tiny life Don't know what that is
DIY-Make your own microscope	DIY-Make your own microscope Not Interested	DIY-Make your own microscope Maybe	DIY-Make your own microscope Very Interested	DIY-Make your own microscope Don't know what that is
Basic botany	Basic botany Not Interested	Basic botany Maybe	Basic botany Very Interested	Basic botany Don't know what that is
DIY-Create an herbarium	DIY-Create an herbarium Not Interested	DIY-Create an herbarium Maybe	DIY-Create an herbarium Very Interested	DIY-Create an herbarium Don't know what that is
Soundscapes- what was that noise?	Soundscapes- what was that noise? Not Interested	Soundscapes- what was that noise? Maybe	Soundscapes- what was that noise? Very Interested	Soundscapes- what was that noise? Don't know what that is
History of Naturalists	History of Naturalists Not Interested	History of Naturalists Maybe	History of Naturalists Very Interested	History of Naturalists Don't know what that is
DIY-Using camera traps	DIY-Using camera traps Not Interested	DIY-Using camera traps Maybe	DIY-Using camera traps Very Interested	DIY-Using camera traps Don't know what that is
Building rain barrels and rain gardens	Building rain barrels and rain gardens Not Interested	Building rain barrels and rain gardens Maybe	Building rain barrels and rain gardens Very Interested	Building rain barrels and rain gardens Don't know what that is
Wetland Walks	Wetland Walks Not Interested	Wetland Walks Maybe	Wetland Walks Very Interested	Wetland Walks Don't know what that is
Creatures of the Creeks	Creatures of the Creeks Not Interested	Creatures of the Creeks Maybe	Creatures of the Creeks Very Interested	Creatures of the Creeks Don't know what that is
Coastal Geology	Coastal Geology Not Interested	Coastal Geology Maybe	Coastal Geology Very Interested	Coastal Geology Don't know what that is
Monitoring and protecting water quality	Monitoring and protecting water quality Not Interested	Monitoring and protecting water quality Maybe	Monitoring and protecting water quality Very Interested	Monitoring and protecting water quality Don't know what that is

What are some of your ideas for classes?

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* 3. We are not sure when we will be able to offer in-person classes due to covid. How interested are you in virtual programs in the mean time? (check all that apply)

My head will explode if I have to do one more Zoom.

I will sign in if it is a really interesting topic/speaker.

I prefer interactive virtual programs to slide shows.

I prefer slide shows to interactive virtual programs.

I enjoy webinars and would sign up for more.

Just don't make me have my camera on.

I would prefer to wait to take an in-person program.

I don't use computers- except for taking this survey.

I would be interested in taking a full on-line version of the Master Naturalist course.

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* 4. How comfortable are you with using virtual platforms such as Zoom, GoToMeeting, Google classroom, etc.?

I don't know what those are

I am learning/willing to learn

I am a virtual expert

Clear

i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 5. When we do get back to in-person classes, what types of classes interest you most? (check your top 3)

Lectures/slide shows/movies about interesting topics or places

Guided nature walks

Science/stewardship activities- eg creek bioblitz surveys, invasive species removal

Workshops on conservation topics- eg wildlife landscaping

Trainings on field techniques- eg how to conduct biodiversity surveys

DIY workshops- eg build your own microscope, rain barrel, etc.

Training on specific naturalist topics- eg shorebird identification

Reading discussions/book club

Nature and art collaborations- eg photography, drawing

Other ideas?

None of the above

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* 6. How important to you are each of these outcomes of taking a class?

	Not important	Important	Very important	No opinion
My general knowledge of a subject or issue is increased.	My general knowledge of a subject or issue is increased. Not important	My general knowledge of a subject or issue is increased. Important	My general knowledge of a subject or issue is increased. Very important	My general knowledge of a subject or issue is increased. No opinion
I learn of resources for finding further information on topics of interest.	I learn of resources for finding further information on topics of interest. Not important	I learn of resources for finding further information on topics of interest. Important	I learn of resources for finding further information on topics of interest. Very important	I learn of resources for finding further information on topics of interest. No opinion
I hear from experts/authorities on natural/environmental topics.	I hear from experts/authorities on natural/environmental topics. Not important	I hear from experts/authorities on natural/environmental topics. Important	I hear from experts/authorities on natural/environmental topics. Very important	I hear from experts/authorities on natural/environmental topics. No opinion
I have the opportunity to socialize and meet new people.	I have the opportunity to socialize and meet new people. Not important	I have the opportunity to socialize and meet new people. Important	I have the opportunity to socialize and meet new people. Very important	I have the opportunity to socialize and meet new people. No opinion
I improve on or learn a new skill.	I improve on or learn a new skill. Not important	I improve on or learn a new skill. Important	I improve on or learn a new skill. Very important	I improve on or learn a new skill. No opinion
I contribute to a research or stewardship project.	I contribute to a research or stewardship project. Not important	I contribute to a research or stewardship project. Important	I contribute to a research or stewardship project. Very important	I contribute to a research or stewardship project. No opinion
I have the opportunity to do a hands-on project.	I have the opportunity to do a hands-on project. Not important	I have the opportunity to do a hands-on project. Important	I have the opportunity to do a hands-on project. Very important	I have the opportunity to do a hands-on project. No opinion

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* 7. In general, what are the best days and times for you to participate in classes?

	Morning	Afternoon	Evening	Any time
Weekdays	Weekdays Morning	Weekdays Afternoon	Weekdays Evening	Weekdays Any time
Weekends	Weekends Morning	Weekends Afternoon	Weekends Evening	Weekends Any time

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* 8. Do you have any other comments or questions about the Master Naturalist program?

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* 9. Would you like to receive further information about the Winyah Master Naturalist Program opportunities?

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