(UNDATED) – Several Master Naturalist classes are being offered around the state starting in September. Classes provide you with many hands-on opportunities to learn about Hoosier natural resources. They also provide a way for you to share that knowledge, along with your life experiences, through volunteer service
All courses offer a minimum of eight three-hour sessions focusing on Indiana’s natural resources. The specific topics for each course may vary, but in general each series include sessions related to Geology/Soils, Water, Botany, Zoology, People and Natural Resources, and a miscellaneous course.
Cost
A fee is normally charged, but the dollar amount may vary with the number of sessions, the type of speakers, and the sponsors.
Registration
The number and locations of courses vary across the state. They also depend on the time of year and the interest of local natural resources agencies in the program. For information about courses, contact the State Coordinator Jody Heaston atjheaston@dnr.IN.gov.
Schedule of classes
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Adult IMN Courses
- Johnson County SWCD Office, Franklin
March 14-Oct. 10, 2019 (Second Thursday of the month, 6-9 p.m.)
Contact: Blair Beavers, blair-beavers@iaswcd.org or 317-736-9540 x101
- Kosciusko County, Warsaw
March 14-Nov. 14, 2019 (Second Thursday of month, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.)
Contact: Darci Zolman, darci.zolman@in.nacdnet.net or 574-267-7445 x 5374
- Mounds State Park, Anderson
Apr. 6-Dec. 7, 2019 (First Saturday of month, 12:30-4 p.m.)
Contact: Kelley Morgan, kmorgan1@dnr.IN.gov or 765-649-8128
- Tippecanoe County Parks, West Lafayette
Aug. 23 (6-9 p.m.), Aug. 24, Sept. 7 and 21 ( Saturday Workshops, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.)
Contact: Mary Cutler, mcut@msn.com or 765-567-2993
- Gabis Arboretum, Valparaiso, IN
Aug. 27- Oct. 29, 2019 (Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m.)
Contact: Contact: Deb Way, wayd@pnw.edu or 219-989-8492. Register online.
- Twin Bridges Recreation Lodge, Danville
Sept. 4-Nov. 6, 2019 (Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m.)
Contact: Beth Martin, bmarti24@wm.com or 317-718-6865
- The Monon Community Center, Carmel, IN
Sept. 5 – Oct. 24, 2019 (Thursday, 6:30-9:30 p.m.)
Contact: Erica Foreman, eforeman@carmelclayparks.com or 317-843-3861
- St. Joseph County Parks, New Carlisle
Sept. 5–Oct. 29, 2019 (Thursday evenings, 5-8 p.m. and some Saturdays)
Contact: Leslie Witkowski, lwitkowski@sjcparks.org or 574-654-3155
- Indiana Dunes State Park/Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve, Chesterton
Sept. 7-Nov. 9, 2019 (Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon)
Contact: Marie Laudeman, MLaudeman@dnr.IN.gov or 219-926-1390
- Floyd County Extension Office, New Albany
Sept. 16 – Oct 21, 2019 (Mondays, 6-9 p.m. and some Saturdays)
Contact: Gina Anderson, gmanders@purdue.edu or 812-948-5470
- O’Bannon Woods State Park, Corydon
Sept. 17-Oct. 15, 2019 (Tuesdays, 5:30–8:30 p.m. and some Saturdays)
Contact: Miranda Edge, medge@purdue.edu or 812-738-4236
Teen IMN Courses (ages 13-17)
- None at this time.
Junior IMN Courses (ages 9-12 )
- Feb. 2- Feb. 23, 2020 (Each Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.)
Contact: Krista Daniels, Krista@elkhartcountyparks.org or 574-875-7422
