Nature enthusiasts take note as the University of Illinois Extension is set to launch its Master Naturalist volunteer training this summer. Enrollees will dive into diverse topics, including geology and entomology, through online coursework and hands-on field trips to local state parks. This program offers a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of the natural world. Registration, priced at $250, is currently open but will close on May 16, 2025, with limited spots available. Prospective participants are encouraged to secure their position soon. For more information, visit the extension’s website or reach out to Emily Hansen directly.
Adults aged 18 and over are welcome to register. The cost for the Master Naturalist training to become a certified volunteer is $250. For more information or to sign up for the training, visit go.illinois.edu/2025MNTraining or contact Emily Hansen at [email protected] or call 815-224-0896. Space is limited, and registration closes May 16, 2025, or when the class is full.
The training will be held over seven weeks, from June 9, 2025, to July 28, 2025. Lectures and classwork will be completed asynchronously online. The training will also include in-person field trips to a variety of natural areas, including the Sue & Wes Dixon Waterfowl Refuge, Starved Rock State Park, and Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie.
