Each partner contributes to the program in their own way. The Forest Service provides recruitment, training and resources for naturalists and resort owners. Resort owners provide salary and housing, as well as the ideal setting for interpretive programs. The naturalist sets up a weekly program schedule, prepares, promotes and presents a wide variety of environmental education programs and activities. Good communication and leadership skills are a must, and naturalists must have the desire to share knowledge with diverse groups.
Naturalists are both entertainers and educators, making full use of nature's outdoor classroom.
Enthusiasm for the world around you is a pre-requisite, along with at least one year of college. The Resort Naturalist Program fosters an awareness of cultural and natural history, land use and a sense of Forest Service history. The resort naturalist season begins June 3 and runs through the end of August. Resumes will be sent out to resorts on both the Chippewa and Superior National Forest.