The Osage Trails Chapter 

Of The Missouri Master Naturalists of Greater Kansas City

The Missouri Department of Conservation

Sponsored by MDC and MU Extension

The University of Missouri Extension Service

Rocky Point Glades Field Trip. Want to be in the next class? Learn more: Contact Us

Member Activities

"You never see a frog so modest and straightforward as he was, for all he was so gifted."  Mark Twain

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

KC Master Gardeners

Pictures by Members

Articles by Members

Indigo Bunting

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.

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Turkeys - Burr Oak Woods

Robber Fly - Burr Oak Woods NC

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.

Downy Gentian 

Gentiana  puberulenta at Jerry Smith

Native Plant Demonstration Garden - Burr Oak Woods

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.

Rose-breasted Grosbeak Pheucticus ludovicianus

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