naturalist
noun
nat·u·ral·ist
ˈna-ch(ə-)rə-list 
1
: one that advocates or practices naturalism
2
: a student of natural history
especially
: a field biologist
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The free program educates high school students in grades nine through 12 about how a naturalist observes and journals their findings, along with how to get involved in local environmental action and find careers focused on the outdoors.
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Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 13 Feb. 2025
In early January, Michaela Rice, a naturalist with the Minnesota Department of Resources, received a report of a dead owl along Highway 61.
—Dan Kraker, Twin Cities, 9 Feb. 2025
Muir, the famed naturalist, believes the only way to save America’s parklands is by harnessing the power of the president.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 6 Feb. 2025
Some, including British naturalist Chris Packham, have argued that the black and white bears aren’t worth saving.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 26 Jan. 2025
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Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 13 Feb. 2025
In early January, Michaela Rice, a naturalist with the Minnesota Department of Resources, received a report of a dead owl along Highway 61.
—Dan Kraker, Twin Cities, 9 Feb. 2025
Muir, the famed naturalist, believes the only way to save America’s parklands is by harnessing the power of the president.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 6 Feb. 2025
Some, including British naturalist Chris Packham, have argued that the black and white bears aren’t worth saving.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 26 Jan. 2025
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naturalist
noun
nat·u·ral·ist
ˈnach-(ə-)rə-ləst
: a person who specializes in natural history
naturalist
adjective
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