Applications being accepted for Illinois Master Naturalist training

University of Illinois Extension is accepting applications for the spring Illinois Master Naturalist volunteer training that will be held at Giant City.

The training will be held on Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. from January 23 to April 9, 2020 at Giant City Visitor’s Center in Makanda, IL. Following the training, participants complete a 60-hour volunteer internship within two years to become certified as Master Naturalists. After certification, volunteers continue learning and volunteering to remain active Master Naturalists by completing 10 hours of continuing education and 30 hours of volunteering each year.

Applications, due January 10, 2020 can be found online at https://extension.illinois.edu/ajmpu/master-naturalists. Acceptance into the program will require a mandatory background check and an informal in-person interview. The program has a $250 fee, which covers the cost of training and a Master Naturalist manual. If you have questions about the program, contact Extension Educator Erin Garrett at emedvecz@illinois.edu or 618-833-6363.

University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any of our programs, please contact your local Extension office.

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Source: Erin Garrett, Extension Educator, 618-833-6363, emedvecz@illinois.edu

Local Contact: Erin Garrett or Jody Johnson, Unit 27 County Director, 618-658-5321, jjhnsn@illinois.edu