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2027 DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt County Master Naturalist Training

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Location
Rock Springs Nature Center
3939 Nearing Ln., Decatur IL 62521
Event Fee
$150.00
County
Macon
Racoon standing up on nature trail with two front paws in the air. Monarch butterfly to left side of raccoon.

Be an environmental steward and become a Master Naturalist!

The Illinois Master Naturalist Program is a volunteer training program offered by the University of Illinois Extension. This training program trains and educates adult volunteers to effectively share natural resource information and support environmental conservation and restoration efforts in their communities. We all share the responsibility to protect our local natural resources to ensure a sustainable future. Through partnerships with local agencies, the University of Illinois Extension delivers science-based educational opportunities, fostering connections between people and nature, and promoting engaged environmental stewardship. 

Classes will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Throughout the 12-week program, participants will gain knowledge and have a better understanding of the following topics:

  • Geology
  • Soils
  • Weather & Climate
  • Wetlands
  • Understanding the Natural World
  • Ethics
  • Entomology
  • Prairie
  • Botany
  • Forests
  • Rivers & Streams
  • Natural Divisions
  • Ornithology
  • Herpetology & Mammalogy 

To register for this event, click on the "Register Here" button. Register by January 4th.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact