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Quality Parks

Master Naturalists

Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) Provider

Quality Parks is a certified NY CTLE Provider.  As such, we work with local experts and Master Naturalist Graduates to be instructors in this train-the-trainer program. Our mission is to improve your understanding of the general world that surrounds us, and in turn your mission is to train others.

Format & Pricing

Under Construction - This mockup allows for review and comment. If you'd like to be an instructor, or get started early,  contact us.
Standardized format, as follows:
  • provide a title, a brief description,  instructors, customized content 
  • Class sizes are limited to 1-3 students
  • Class instruction is virtual during the pandemic

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Course Instruction, follows:
  • After registering, students complete the Orientation Form (only do this once)
  • Instructor and Student schedule a 45 minute orientation, virtually (ie Zoom)
  • Select Home Park ( a natural area you frequent) & visit on two occasions applying Rate Your Park  (4 hours - Relevant Service)
  • Review Online Materials; then search the Environmental Directory for  relevant service - email us with what accomplished  (4 hours -  Relevant Service)
  •  Instructor and Student schedule a 45 minute closeout, virtually (ie Zoom) - may discuss close out homework provided
Credits & Pricing
  • 10 CTLE Credits - Cost: $120 
  • Instructor Fee($50/hour) =  $75 and QP Management is $45  (Fees balance valuing our instructors, and affordable to students.)

Course Offerings

Master Naturalist Graduates

What's a Naturalist anyway?​ What about Master Naturalists? 
  • Andrew Lundstrom
  • Annelies Kamran
  • Autilia DeVivo Sisti
  • Carey Russell
  • Carolina Strada
  • Chris Duffner
  • Claire O'Kane
  • Dai Dayton
  • Dana Frances Hilbert
  • Darlene Del Cioppo


  • David Kennedy
  • Donna Rusinek
  • Emma Squires
  • Jacob Tanenbaum
  • Jennifer Lucas
  • Jerry Veraldi
  • Kathy Clark
  • Lila Miller
  • Linda Lombardo
  • Lorraine Blakeney
  • Mark Mouton
  • Mary Keller
  • Maureen Dunn
  • Pamela Wolf
  • Peter Wimett, Jr.
  • Phil Benvin
  • Ray Marino
  • Sharon Kennelty-Cohen
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Board Members

Mindy Block, President & Founder
Annelies Kamran
Dana Frances Hilbert
Fred Edel, Co-Chair
​Jenn Lucas
Linda Lombardo
Pam Block
Phil Benvin
Quality Parks is a professional organization sponsoring projects to improve both business and environmental conditions by balancing social, economic and environmental concerns. We disseminate information, develop and provide experiential learning opportunities, and support efforts designed to stimulate, encourage, educate, and involve the general public in natural resource stewardship practice​s. ​We are a  federally registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, since 2000, based in Port Jefferson, on  Long Island, New York
Policy Statement
A Tribute To Raymond P. Corwin
A Tribute To Larry Paul
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