Your key to discovering the natural Missouri

The Missouri Master Naturalist™ program is an adult community-based natural resource education and volunteer service program sponsored jointly by the Missouri Department of Conservation and the University of Missouri Extension. 

Our mission is to engage Missourians in the stewardship of our state's natural resources through science-based education and volunteer community service.

Missouri Master Naturalist volunteers support conservation efforts and natural resource education in their local communities.

  Find a Master Naturalist chapter near you

Who can be a Missouri Master Naturalist Volunteer?

Any adult who supports conservation efforts, who is motivated to learn about the natural resources in their community, and who wishes to share that knowledge with others.

Statewide coordinators:
Syd Hime syd.hime@mdc.mo.gov,
Missouri Department of Conservation

Bob Pierce, piercer@missouri.edu
University of Missouri Extension