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Honors GEOG 170 Geography of California, 3 UnitsTo earn certification as a California Naturalist at Grossmont College requires successful completion of Honors Geography of California (Honors GEOG 170) - a co-designed course with the University of California that explores the natural history of…

BIOL 20 Natural History of California, 4 UnitsThis course is a GE Life Science course that focuses on the biology of California habitats and the organisms that live there. If you’re interested in field biology, or like to get outdoors, or want to learn more about the natural world in this beautiful place we…

The Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum is proud to offer the UC California Naturalist certification course. Learn about Southern California’s South Bay area and become part of the volunteer naturalists and citizen scientists ready to take an active role in the local area’s natural resource conservation, education…

Open to students and community members of all ages, join any of the following courses in the Biology department under Ecology, Diversity, and Conservation offered throughout the year to obtain California Naturalist certification. Upon successful completion of course requirements, participants will have the…

Take any of the following courses in the Environmental Conservation Program at American River College Department of Natural Resources to obtain California Naturalist Certification. NATR 301 Introduction to Ornithology, 4 Units This introductory course covers the biology and natural history of…

BIO 21 California Naturalist, 3 UnitsIntroduction to California's unique ecology and stewardship of California's natural communities with certification as a California Naturalist and training in Project Learning Tree. The UC ANR California Naturalist program uses a science curriculum, hands-on learning,…

BIOL 14 Field Biology, 4 unitsPasadena City College (PCC) invites students to discover the dynamic southern California environs, engage in local stewardship challenges, and become an active member of a growing base of citizen scientists and volunteers. PCC is offering UC California Naturalist certification…

In 2020, the Bolsa Chica Conservancy became the first partnering organization to offer California Naturalist in Orange County

The Riverside-Corona Resource Conservation District is pleased to offer the California Naturalist certification course to the Inland Empire. This course will tell the story of the Santa Ana Watershed and take students from the mountainous headwaters in the San Bernardino National Forest to the mouth of the…

Canopy is offering the UC Climate Stewards certification course in Santa Clara and San Mateo County. The course prepares participants to engage within their communities with integrated nature-based climate solutions, community science about local green spaces, and communication to advance community and…

Based on Mount Sutro in San Francisco, the San Francisco Youth Naturalist Program will introduce you to the wonders of our unique ecology in the Bay and engage you in the stewardship of California’s natural communities. The course will utilize a combination of environmental science curriculum, guest…

SEI’s Climate Corps program is a bridge-to-career fellowship program that recruits and places rising climate professionals to implement climate change mitigation and resiliency projects. We are thrilled to offer the University of California Climate Stewards course to Fellows as a critical part of our…

This UC California Naturalist Course will focus on the local watersheds. Alameda Creek Watershed and surrounding natural areas in addition to the Arroyo Viejo Watershed. The Alameda Creek Watershed is the largest watershed and tributary in the Bay Area. It Extends as far south as Mount Hamilton, north to…

This UC California Naturalist course offered through Rotary Nature Center Friends explores the natural history of Lake Merritt, a modern urban estuary - its history and ecology, its human interactions, and its relationship to San Francisco Bay and the central California region. It will engage you in citizen…

Registration is open for the:California Forest Stewardship Workshop: Contra Costa and Surrounding Counties Online (Tuesdays) beginning October 7, 2025 – December 16, 2025and in-person Saturday, November 8th at UCB Russell Research Center*Participation in the in-person field day is not required. All are…

Forest landowners across California are invited to the next Forest Stewardship workshop! Get equipped with the knowledge to better understand and protect your forestland. By participating, you will develop a forest management plan, connect with forestry professionals at UC ANR, and become eligible for a…

Are you passionate about the desert and ready to deepen your connection to this unique landscape? Do you want to be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and network to help protect and preserve our diverse wildlife, habitats, and water resources? Join Anza-Borrego Foundation and UC Environmental Stewards for…

Museum of the American Indian is offering the California Naturalist certification course in Marin County in Novato's Miwok Park. The Museum of the American Indian (MAI) in collaboration with UC Environmental Stewards is offering a new California Naturalist certification course designed to promote a greater…

A short ramble through the oak woodlands. Observe acorns, leaf shapes and bark to figure out which trees share our community, and how oaks support so many other species.Your guides will be HREC GrizzlyCorps Fellows Evelyn George and Hennessy Jones.$0-$10. Register here.   

Experience the magic of autumn at Elkus Ranch Fall Camp! Children will enjoy two days of fun with animals, crafts, learning, and play in a beautiful outdoor setting. Designed for kids ages 6–11, the camp offers hands-on activities that inspire curiosity, creativity, and a love for nature.