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