K-State Research and Extension

Kansas Master Naturalist

What is a Master Naturalist?

A Kansas Master Naturalist (KMN) is a trained volunteer who provides expertise and services for natural resource projects that benefit the community.

KMNs are trained and certified in Kansas Natural Resource concepts.  They, in turn, give voluntary service for a variety of projects that utilize their training. Training is offered in the spring of even numbered years.

Since 2011, Master Naturalists have given over 1,800 hours, impacted more than 25,500 people by providing volunteer service to the community.  MN's multiply the natural resource work that can be accomplished.  MN projects include youth & adult education, bee removal, riverbank restoration, national/state/ city park restoration, native plant establishment, and nature trail installation and maintenance.

2020 Master Naturalist Training Class

• Master Naturalist Brochure
• 2020 Kansas Master Naturalist Training Schedule
• 2020 Kansas Master Naturalist Application

Advanced Training Opportunities

• Books and Movies for Credits

Volunteer Opportunities

• Wichita Park Prep - Ongoing
• Exploration Place Project
• NRCS Reno County Volunteer Work
• State Parks Opportunities
• Dillon Nature Center
• KS Herpetological Soc. Field Trips
• Little Nature Lovers at Great Plains Nature Center
• Nature Trail at Pioneer Bluffs
• Sunflower Land Trust Surveys

Downloads

• Advanced Training Hour Log
• Volunteer Hour Tracking Form