The Illinois Extension Master Naturalist program is administered at the state level, but local Extension offices can tailor the program to match their region and meet community needs.
The following counties do not currently have an active Master Naturalist program. If you live in any of these counties and are interested in joining, you can attend training in a nearby county or contact your county office to express your interest. Learn more about becoming a Master Naturalist.
Counties without an active Master Naturalist program: Jersey, Macoupin, Montgomery, Christian, Fayette, Wayne, Edwards, Richland, Lawrence, and Wabash.
State Master Naturalist Specialist

Abigail Garofalo
Master Naturalist Coordinators

Alex Landberg

Alison Meanor

Amy Lefringhouse

Bettyann Harrison

Brenda Dahlfors

Connie Handel

Darci Webber

Emily Hansen

Jennifer Warren

Judy Hodge

Jenny Lee

Karla Griesbaum

Katherine Budde

Kinsey Tiemann

Makayla Karrick

Melissa Berg

Nick Frillman

Peggy Anesi

Rebecca Schiver

Sam Jacobs

Sarah Fellerer

Sarah Ruth

Tracy Jo Mulliken
Educators and Specialist

Andrew Holsinger

Bruce Black

Christopher Enroth

Christina Lueking

Douglas B. Gucker

Gemini Bhalsod

Jamie Viebach

Jennifer Fishburn

Joy O'Keefe

Kimberly Rohling

Nancy Kreith

Nancy Kuhajda

Nicole Flowers-Kimmerle

Ryan Pankau

Sreelakshmi Suresh

Sarah Ruth
