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Plan and conduct programs to educate the public about national, state, or local parks.

Park Naturalists educate the public about parks. They prepare and present information to audiences to explain features of parks. They may provide park tours. They may also work in visitors' centers to answer questions.

Wages	$36.36 per hour on average
Outlook	The outlook is Fair
Education & Training	Bachelor's degree is needed for entry.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture Ecology Forest Management/Forest Resources Management Land Use Planning and Management/Development Natural Resources/Conservation, General Urban Forestry Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
On the Job	Work Activities Develop educational programs. Provide technical information or assistance to public. Collect information from people through observation, interviews, or surveys. Conduct historical research. Plan special events. Document events or evidence, using photographic or audiovisual equipment. Measure environmental characteristics. Compile geographic or related data.
Career Pathways	Science and Mathematics
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