Enrollment opens for Master Naturalist Course in Kirksville

KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – Registration is open for the Missouri Master Naturalist course offered by University of Missouri Extension and Missouri Department of Conservation. The course runs 5:30-9 p.m. Thursdays from Sept. 3 to Nov. 19 at the Missouri Department of Conservation Northeast Regional Office in Kirksville.

The course is designed to provide in-depth knowledge of conservation and natural resources, says Jennifer Schutter, MU Extension horticulturist. Registration deadline is Wednesday, Aug. 26.

To become a Master Naturalist, participants must complete the course, a capstone project and volunteer at least 40 hours per year.

The course provides a foundation in conservation, wildlife, forest ecology invasive species, native plants and prairies, pond management and aquatic plants and more, Schutter said.

Details and registration.

For more information, contact Schutter at schutterjl@missouri.edu or 660-665-9866.