About Our Logo
The Nebraska Master Naturalist Program is proud to have the Burrowing Owl as it's programmatic logo. The logo image was decided upon through the assistance of our Master Naturalist Steering Committee, who have been dedicated to the success of this program every step of the way. To us, the owl represents wisdom and strength, two things that are highly evident in a trained Master Naturalist.
Our logo image is inspired by a photograph of a majestic male Burrowing Owl, created by photographer and native Nebraskan, Michael Forsberg. Michael Forsberg's iconic conservation photographs are recognized throughout Nebraska. His goal has been to try to capture the wild spirit that still survives in these wide-open spaces and put a face to the often overlooked native creatures and landscapes found there. His hope is that the images can build appreciation and go to work to inspire conservation efforts on the land far into the future.
We thank Sarah Rehme, our extremely talented artist who designed the beautiful logo image you see at the top of the page. As a graduate student of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in Wildlife Ecology, she studies the habitats of grassland birds. Her talents are many, as her artistry can be seen in logos across the state.
It is through the dedication and talents of many individuals that our logo is possible. We thank you all!
2012 Theme Challenge
We are seeking ideas for a new and AMAZING t-shirt design and theme for the 2012 season of Nebraska Master Naturalist. Submit your ideas and suggestions by October 31st to the address below! Contact naturalist@unl.edu for more details.
The THEME will be voted on and announced at the Nebraska Master Naturalist Annual Workshop coming soon November 4th through 6th, 2011 in Nebraska City. Get registered for the Annual Workshop at http://naturalist.unl.edu.
Ideas for the 2012 theme include, but definitely are not limited to:
- Nature Camp for Grown Ups!
- Take a Closer Look (hand lens)
- Get Caught Up (fishing or nets)
- Your Passport to Outdoor Nebraska (nature passport)
- Conservation for Nebraska's Future
Submit your ideas, drawings, and graphics by October 31st via email to naturalist@unl.edu.
*Please note that ideas submitted to this contest becomes property of the Nebraska Master Naturalist Program.
We look forward to hearing from you!!!
2011 Design by Carol Wagener CNMN, Concept by Lynn Bills CNMN.
