Missouri Master Naturalist of Greater Kansas City

The Osage Trails Chapter

Want to Become a Missouri Master Naturalist?

Apply now, mark your calendar and make plans to attend Master Naturalist training this fall.  

Attend our Informational Open House on June 16 at Burr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center (6:30-8:30pm) to learn about the Master Naturalist Program, get answers to your questions and see examples of our member's service projects and educational opportunities ... (more)

Get your Master Naturalist Application Packet here & return your application prior to July 1. Our local 2009 Master Naturalist Classes leading to certification will begin on August 11.

Need more information?   Contact Stacey Davis at Burr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center - 816-228-3766

The Missouri Department of Conservation

Sponsored by MDC and MU Extension

The University of Missouri Extension Service

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Upper Blue River Conservation Opportunity Area

Share your love of the outdoors.

Gain Natural Science Information.

Join a team to conserve nature.

Help survey plants and  animals.

Restore landscapes to natural beauty.

Develop your skills as a naturalist, resource scientist, botanist, educator or recreational specialist.

Missouri Master Naturalist Program Information

Missouri Department of Conservation

MU Extension

Burr Oak Woods

Local Partner Information

Contacts

Tis'the Season for  Prescribed Burns - Rocky Point Glades    

The Missouri Master Naturalist program began in 2004. The program is an adult, community-based natural resource education and volunteer service program. 

Master Naturalists promote awareness and citizen stewardship of natural resources through science-based education, community service, and educational outreach.

Master Naturalists are ordinary citizen volunteers enhancing the quality and diversity of our community through conservation, protection, and restoration of our natural resources.

 Planting native seeds at Rocky Point Glade

Prescribed Burn at Jerry Smith Prairie

The Osage Trails Chapter of the Missouri Master Naturalist Program is located in the Greater Kansas City area and began in 2006 with the first class at Burr Oak Woods. 

The chapter is jointly sponsored by the Missouri Department of Conservation and the University of Missouri Extension.

Learning and Doing - Advanced Training with Missouri Stream Team

Field Trip at Rocky Point Glades

To become Master Naturalists program volunteers complete 40 hours of classroom training, field trips, and a capstone project.

After completing the initial training volunteers then commit to 40 hours of community service each year.

Contact us to get information on the next training session in your area.

Water Quality Monitoring on Black Creek

Learn more about other Missouri Department of Conservation programs and activities.

LEARN MORE ABOUT BECOMING A MISSOURI MASTER NATURALIST

 To discover how you can learn more about Missouri’s natural resources and be a part of managing those resources through hands-on conservation activities visit the Missouri Master Naturalist™ site.

Learn more about other University of Missouri Extension Service programs and activities.

Equal opportunity is and shall be provided to all participants and applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran. See http://extension.missouri.edu/nondiscrimination.html