Thank you for your interest in the Master Naturalist program.
Your path to becoming a Missouri Master Naturalist begins with a few crucial steps.
Attend orientation. Our chapter will host a no-commitment in-person orientation and information session on Saturday, June 22 at 1:00pm at the Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center. Join us to better understanding our program, meet with volunteers, and ask questions. Our goal is to ensure you have a solid understanding of our chapter, goals and training requirements before submitting an application. Please register for the information session using this link.
Submit an application. Applications will be available at orientation and will be accepted between June 22 and July 9. After that, we will follow up individually for next steps. Please note that class size is limited to 30 students and most years we have more applicants than openings.
Attend training. Training runs from August-November, every Tuesday night. Training is typically in-person from 5:30pm-8:30pm. Trainees must attend two Saturday field trips. Many different topics and locations are available.
