The +30 is a distinction offered to Volunteer Naturalists who have completed their training year. Volunteer Naturalists who have completed at least 20 hours of volunteer service and 10 hours of advanced education between Jan 1 and Dec 31 will earn the +30 distinction. Volunteer Naturalists are encouraged to earn the +30 distinction annually. The +30 is not a requirement for maintaining your status in the program
If you have an opportunity for South Dakota Volunteer Naturalists please complete the appropriate form. All opportunities should relate to conservation, nature, interpretation, or environmental sustainability and stewardship. After the information is reviewed, it will be posted to our Track It Forward site.
Does your agency or organization need volunteers to lead an education or interpretive event or help with a stewardship project like managing a pollinator garden on your campus? Complete our Request for Volunteer form!
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Is your organization hosting a virtual or in-person talk, tour, or program? Complete the Notice of Advanced Education Opportunity form!