Join skilled storytellers for a cup of coffee and candid conversation that entertains, educates, and encourages a sense of wonder about science and the natural world around us. The monthly speaker series hosts guest lecturers from the Chandler Nature Center, with coffee and refreshments.

Do you enjoy getting outdoors, exploring, and leaning into your curiosities about our natural world? You might find it beneficial to start nature journaling! In this workshop, you’ll learn what nature journaling is, how you can start your own journal, and the many benefits to incorporating this practice into your life.

Michael Scherger the is the President of the Maricopa County Master Naturalists (MCMN). The Arizona Master Naturalist Association (AZMNA; azmasternaturalist.org) was founded in 2014 on the principles of education, stewardship, and community science. When not volunteering for the MCMN, Michael works for the National Park Service and spends time with his family and rescue dogs.