# Event Details - **Event Name**: UC CA Naturalist Certification Course 11/1/2025-12/7/2025 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 01 Nov, 2025 at 10:00 am – Sat, 01 Nov, 2025 at 12:00 pm - **Event Description**: Exploring Ecosystems, Biodiversity, and Natural History in the San Gabriel Valley FoothillsAbout this EventVenture through the San Gabriel Foothills—where chaparral slopes, riparian zones, and oak woodlands meet in a landscape shaped by fire, time, and human influence. Led by ecological educator Kristy Brauch, this California Naturalist certification course explores the interconnections among plants, animals, soils, water systems, and ecosystem processes. Participants will investigate how fire-adapted ecosystems respond to disturbance and develop strategies for cultivating resilient landscapes.A central focus of the course is community science—linking local observations to conservation, climate-informed stewardship, and equitable access to nature. Participants study the importance of contributing real-world data to projects such as the Monarch Larva Monitoring Project (MLMP), Bumble Bee Atlas, and iNaturalist. They will gain hands-on experience restoring habitats, cultivating living soil, investigating watersheds, surveying wildlife corridors, and examining recovering burn scars, developing practical skills in habitat restoration and regenerative practices.Participants will also cultivate skills in nature journaling, science communication, interpretive storytelling, and applied Indigenous teachings, supported by presentations from expert guest speakers affiliated with local conservation, natural resource, and research organizations.The course blends independent learning with guided field experiences, including indoor and outdoor sessions at The Huntington Botanical Garden, Washington Park, and surrounding San Gabriel Valley foothills, with optional trips to monarch overwintering sites and other field opportunities. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to support biodiversity, foster resilience, and lead as community naturalists. Graduates earn UC California Naturalist Certification.Course Details:Led by: Kristy Brauch, Certified UC California Naturalist InstructorHosted by: Teranga Ranch Wildlife, 501(c)(3)Dates: November 1—December 7, 2025 (Flexible schedule with alternative make up classes available)Location: San Gabriel Valley Foothills AreaCourse Cost: $450, Includes California Naturalist Certification. For additional $80 participants are eligible for 4 UC Davis Extension academic credits.: https://ucanr.edu/statewide-program/uc-environmental-stewardsRequired Text: The first or second edition of the course textbook, The California Naturalist Handbook by Greg de Nevers, Deborah Stanger Edelman, Adina Merenlender. The book must be acquired by participants. Both editions are available at the Los Angeles County Public Library. Please contact me if you need to borrow a copy.By purchasing your copy through UC Press, you can save 30% using the discount code UCPSAVE30. Use the following purchase link:https://www.ucpress.edu/books/california-naturalist-handbook-second-edition/paperLos Angeles County Public Library.:https://catalog.lacountylibrary.org/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=The+California+Naturalist+Handbook&te=ILS&rt=false%7C%7C%7CTITLE%7C%7C%7CTitleCertification Requirements:Attend all sessions (one absence permitted; make-up session available)Complete 8-hour volunteer stewardship projectRead entire California Naturalist HandbookLog 10+ iNaturalist observationsParticipate in one community science projectMaintain a nature journalComplete Capstone Project and post-course evaluation - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pasadena/uc-ca-naturalist-certification-course-11-1-2025-12-7-2025/100001883973267759 - **Event Categories**: workshops, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 468.44, max: 468.44, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Pasadena - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Washington Park - **lat**: 34.1680404 - **long**: -118.1360405 - **full address**: Washington Park, 700 East Washington Boulevard, Pasadena, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: UC CA Naturalist Certification Course 11/1/2025-12/7/2025 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/5f3bb7bc290b4a86c3999a66ffc528efd58b1d8fe5b41a4103ac13b5896fe9e5-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1761806052 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is UC CA Naturalist Certification Course 11/1/2025-12/7/2025 being held? - **A:** UC CA Naturalist Certification Course 11/1/2025-12/7/2025 takes place on Sat, 01 Nov, 2025 at 10:00 am to Sat, 01 Nov, 2025 at 12:00 pm at Washington Park, 700 East Washington Boulevard, Pasadena, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing UC CA Naturalist Certification Course 11/1/2025-12/7/2025? - **A:** UC CA Naturalist Certification Course 11/1/2025-12/7/2025 is organized by Teranga Ranch. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** UC CA Naturalist Certification Course 11/1/2025-12/7/2025 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 Pasadena, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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