February 4, 2026 - May 20, 2026In-personCole Camp
The Missouri Master Naturalist program mixes science with service, engaging Missourians in stewardship of the state’s natural resources through science-based education and volunteer community service.
Participants receive natural resource based training from natural resource experts on topics including:
History of…
March 5, 2026 - June 27, 2026In-personPerry
The Missouri Master Naturalist program mixes science with service, engaging Missourians in stewardship of the state’s natural resources through science-based education and volunteer community service.
Participants receive natural resource-based training from natural resource experts on topics including:
History of…
March 5, 2026 - May 14, 2026HybridColumbia
The Master Naturalist Core Training Course is for new volunteers to become certified Missouri Master Naturalists. The course is a combination of lecture and field trips, a minimum of 40-hours of instruction must be completed to achieve certification. The training is designed to expose students to a wide variety of natural resource…
June 2, 2026In-personKansas City
Love Nature? It’s time to take it to the next level! Become a Missouri Master Naturalist - your key to discovering natural Missouri. Develop your skills as a naturalist, resource scientist, botanist, educator, or recreation specialist. Become part of a team of extraordinary individuals who are making a difference for Missouri’s natural…
June 12, 2026 - June 14, 2026In-personSaint Louis
Welcome to the 2026 Master Naturalist State Conference — Gateway to Nature!
We’re thrilled to host this year’s statewide gathering on the campus of Washington University in St. Louis. The conference venue sits just steps from the iconic Forest Park, offering attendees immediate access to 1,300 acres of forests, prairies, wetlands, waterways…
June 13, 2026In-personColumbia
The 9th Annual Butterfly Festival will be held Saturday, June 13 from 9 am to 2 pm at Jefferson Farm and Garden, 4800 East New Haven Road, Columbia, MO 65201
The 9th Annual Butterfly Festival includes:
• Tours of the native Butterfly House and beautiful gardens
• Kid’s activities and opportunities to explore pollinator habitats…
July 8, 2026 - July 22, 2026Virtual
Three online sessions will be offered and cover concerns regarding select wildlife populations including turkeys and songbirds, the importance of upland oak forests for wildlife and the economy, and actions landowners can take to improve conditions for wildlife. The event is free and supported by MU Extension, the Forest and Woodland…