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2013 Academy of Natural Resources

July 14-19, 2013
Ralph A. MacMullan Conference Center
Teachers learn at Hartwick Pines State Park
The Academy of Natural Resources offers educators the opportunity to learn about Michigan's diverse natural resources, discover current trends in their management and experience activities that bring this knowledge to the classroom. Three separate sections are offered, each with a different emphasis but all benefitting Michigan educators who wish to blend natural resources themes into their school curricula.

This summer's Academy kicks off Sunday, July 14 with check-in at the DNR's popular RAM Center located on the north shore of Higgins Lake. The week concludes Friday, July 19 after lunch.

The price for the entire week which includes 5 nights lodging, 15 meals and all materials is $350. Fill out a scholarship form below and save $100!

One, two or three education credits are available from Ferris State University. Additional costs apply. Approximately 35 State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECH) are available through this program.

Be a part of the 2013 Academy of Natural Resources in 3 easy steps:
1) Choose a program option
2) Fill out a scholarship application below (save $100 off your registration fee!)
3) Fill out the registration form and submit it with your payment


2013 Program Options

• Teachers Into the Wild Recommended for upper elementary through high school educators

• Forests, Fields and Fins Recommended for middle school and high school educators

• Week for Early Elementary (WEE Ones) Recommended for early elementary educators


Registration & Location

• Registration DOC icon Fill out this registration form online, print it out and send it with your registration fees to the RAM Center. Please be sure to fill out a scholarship application and save $100 off the registration fee! If you prefer to pay with your credit card, contact the RAM Center directly.

• Location Set in Michigan's beautiful north woods, the RAM Center offers a unique, pleasant alternative to urban conference centers for conservation and environmental education.


Scholarships & Credits

• Scholarship Application - Safari Club International DOC icon Safari Club International, Novi Chapter, has made scholarships available to Academy of Natural Resources participants. You may apply for one scholarship to ANR. May not be combined with other scholarships.

• Scholarship Application - American Institute of Professional Geologists, Michigan Section DOC icon American Institute of Professional Geologists, Michigan Section has made scholarships available to Academy of Natural Resources participants. You may apply for one scholarship to ANR. May not be combined with other scholarships.

• Credits available through Ferris State University PDF icon Find out how to earn credits for attending ANR.


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• Subscribe to Natural Resource Education Programs from Michigan DNR Sign up to receive information and workshop notices
for teachers, including programs on topics like fish,
forests, animals, trees and conservation. Updates
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• 2012 Academy of Natural Resources Summary and Testimonials Find out what others are saying about the value of attending ANR.


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