# Event Details - **Event Name**: UC Environmental Stewards: California Naturalist Certification Course - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 09:30 am – Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 03:30 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Join the UC Environmental Stewards CalNat Course to better understand local ecology and learn about the unique natural wonders.About this EventThe course meets on Saturdays, October 4 -November 22, 9:30 am-2:30 pm.Learning OutcomesUnderstand what it means to be a naturalist.Integrate knowledge about the interconnectedness of abiotic, biotic, and cultural factors and their influence on the natural history of the central coast.Demonstrate skills in making and recording natural history observations in a field notebook.Apply knowledge of the local bioregion to local and global environmental issues.Recognize the value of natural and cultural resources to our community/society.Meet all the course requirements.Course RequirementsContact Time: Each UC California Naturalist course consists of a minimum of 40 educational hours (classroom hours and field time), which includes a minimum of 8 hours in the field.Each participant must contribute to the participatory science project adopted by the class. Our class participatory science project is Arroyo Viejo Creek Restoration.Every participant is required to read the “The California Naturalist Handbook,” by Greg de Nevers, Deborah Stranger Edelman, Adina Merenlender. (Purchased separately by participants).All participants are required to keep a field notebook during the course. The course encourages all participants to develop the skills of systematically recording field observations.Participants are required to complete a Stewardship Project in one of six areas: Community Resilience and Adaptation, Environmental and Climate Justice, Conservation/Restoration (Stewardship), Participatory Science, Education/Interpretation, or Program Support.Course MaterialsRequired: Access to an internet-connected computer or phone and an email account for communication, Volunteer Portal access, and iNaturalist.Required: Field Notebook (If you don’t own one, the types of journals will be discussed during the first-course session.)Required: Pencil(s)Recommended: Hand lens (10x)Recommended: BinocularsCourse CreditUpon completing certification requirements, participants are eligible for four academic credits through UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education (CPE) for an additional fee. Eligible participants will receive a link to a website and guidance on the process to request and pay for credits. Credits are only processed at the end of each quarter and may take several weeks to arrive. A Certified Naturalist can only receive credits from one institution.For Course Scholarship Opportunities, please get in touch with asamura@oaklandzoo.org https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/02d18c00-9dc9-11f0-9a66-6ddcca950051-rimg-w1200-h157-dc000000-gmir.png - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oakland/uc-environmental-stewards-california-naturalist-certification-course/100001739793612529 - **Event Categories**: workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 350, max: 350, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Oakland - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Oakland Zoo - **lat**: 37.7499159 - **long**: -122.1466504 - **full address**: Oakland Zoo, Main Entrance, Oakland, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: UC Environmental Stewards: California Naturalist Certification Course - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/990e01bbf570417a95ccf30af6f86f0d5cd14905417303328b8c6e358113eb02-rimg-w687-h458-dc798e61-gmir.jpg?v=1759214716 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is UC Environmental Stewards: California Naturalist Certification Course being held? - **A:** UC Environmental Stewards: California Naturalist Certification Course takes place on Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 09:30 am to Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 03:30 pm at Oakland Zoo, Main Entrance, Oakland, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for UC Environmental Stewards: California Naturalist Certification Course? - **A:** Tickets for UC Environmental Stewards: California Naturalist Certification Course are priced at USD 350 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 350Available - **Q**: Who is organizing UC Environmental Stewards: California Naturalist Certification Course? - **A:** UC Environmental Stewards: California Naturalist Certification Course is organized by Oakland Zoo. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** UC Environmental Stewards: California Naturalist Certification Course is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Oakland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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