Nature for New Minnesotans: A Minnesota Master Naturalist program connecting adult English language learners to the outdoors

Authors

Lucas Fitchen Rapisarda, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, 135 Skok Hall, 2003 Upper Buford Circle, St. Paul, MN 55108, USAFollow
Britt M. Forsberg, University of Minnesota Extension, University of Minnesota, 135 Skok Hall, 2003 Upper Buford Circle, St. Paul, MN 55108, USAFollow

Volume

63

Issue

2

DOI

10.34068/joe.63.02.18

Abstract

English language (EL) learners, many of whom are immigrants, face economic, social, and cultural constraints when accessing Extension programming. NFNM is an innovative program that seeks to address these constraints by developing and implementing place-based natural history curriculum for adult English language (EL) learners in the authors state. This article describes the program development process for NFNM and shares important lessons learned during the process.

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Recommended Citation

Rapisarda, L. F., & Forsberg, B. M. (2025). Nature for New Minnesotans: A Minnesota Master Naturalist program connecting adult English language learners to the outdoors. The Journal of Extension, 63(2), Article 18. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.63.02.18