Maryland Master Naturalist Program
Adkins Arboretum is honored to be the first host site for the Maryland Master Naturalist Coastal Plains Program.
The Maryland Master Naturalist Program strives to:
- Promote awareness and appreciation of ecological resources
- Develop a network of trained volunteers to serve as catalysts for local environmental conservation through education, research and stewardship
- Provide a structured, science-based program to educate and certify citizens
- Engage citizens in environmentally-focused volunteer service within their communities
Individuals accepted into the Master Naturalist of the Coastal Plains program will receive a total of 48 hours of instruction, including hands-on experience outdoors. All classes are taught by experts. The curriculum includes the following topics:
- Ornithology
- Botany
- Microbes and Fungi
- Taxonomy
- Mammals
- Fish
- Water Quality
- Land Use
- Ecology
- Interpretation
- The Science of Science
- Climate Change
- Herpetology
- Geology
After their training, participants will serve as volunteers for their host sites and the larger environmental community. At least 40 hours of approved service must be documented each year to maintain certification. A wide variety of volunteer work is possible, including environmental restoration projects, education and public awareness campaigns, and research in the field.
Questions about the next Maryland Master Naturalist Program should be directed to Abby Lorenz by clicking here.
