Enrollment open in volcano naturalist class

LONGVIEW — Enrollment is open in the 14-week Mount St. Helens volcano naturalist class begining Jan. 6 at Lower Columbia College.

The class will meet from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesdays from Jan. 6 through April 13. There will be two weekend field trips, including one overnight.

The $250 fee covers the class, books, other course materials and a volunteer uniform.

Volcano naturalists will learn the fundaments of Mount St. Helens’ eruptions and are required to commit to a minimum of 60 hours of volunteer work at the peak within five months of completing the course.

For information about applying, go online to www.mshinstitute.org. For questions, contact Amy Tanska, volunteer programs director for the Mount St. Helens Institute at atanska@mshinstitute.org or by calling 360-449-7826.

Applications will be accepted until Dec. 21. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance by Dec. 28.