Master Naturalist Hybrid Training Interest List
Become a Master Naturalist
Anyone 18 or older can become a Master Naturalist. It does not require a degree or years of experience. You must be willing to devote time to volunteering and to continuing education.
Adult trainees in the Master Naturalist program will:
- Learn basic principles about the natural world
- Learn about the interdependent nature of the plants and animals in the various ecosystems of Illinois
- Learn animals specific to Illinois such as mammals, insects, reptiles, fish, and birds
- Learn how everyone is part of and impacts nature in rural or urban areas
- Learn practical techniques for both teaching about and managing natural areas
This training is for volunteers of Henry, Mercer, Rock Island and Stark counties program with some travel required.
We are creating a list of interested individuals when the new Hybrid Master Naturalist training is announced.
This is the typical 9 session training that is usually offered on Thursdays from mid September to early November.
- Attend two live in-person sessions by University of Illinois natural resource educators at the Warren County Extension office in Monmouth, IL from 9 am to noon on specific days.
- You’ll also four evening Hybrid/Zoom live sessions with instructors from 5:30 - 7 pm at your own home.
- Plus attend three field trip classes (9 am - 3 pm) held at nature areas in Henderson, Knox, McDonough, Warren Counties.
Master Naturalist volunteers work on behalf of and under the supervision of University of Illinois Extension. The volunteer work is conducted in the local Extension unit and throughout the community on various projects involving parks, schools, gardening, or other city agencies.
Certified Master Naturalist are those who have completed their training and internship.
To remain active, certified Master Naturalists must complete 20 hours of volunteer service and 10 hours of educational training yearly. These are reported on line and recorded by University of Illinois Extension.
Complete this registration to be added to list of interested students.