2026 Master Naturalist Core Training - Cole Camp
Location
Boonslick Regional Library - Cole Camp
701 W. Main St. Cole Camp, MO
Date
February 04, 2026 at 6:00 PM - May 20, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Pricing
About
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 Conservation, Natural Communities, Geological History of Missouri, Grassland & Prairies, Ecological Concepts, Birds, Mammals, Insects , Soils , Woodlands And much more!
During and after training participants have the opportunity to assist with conservation service projects
February 4 is Orientation at 6pm
Training sessions will be held on Wednesdays starting on February 25th until May 20th.
Cost: $110/person
Participants must be at least 18-years old to register.
Class size is limited and early registration is encouraged.
Sessions
Feb. 25, 2026
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06:00 PM - 09:00 PM CST Overview of Program Sponsors
Location: Cole Camp - Boonslick Regional Library
March 4, 2026
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06:00 PM - 09:00 PM CST Lost Valley Hatchery Tour
Location: MDC Lost Valley Hatchery - Warsaw
March 11, 2026
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06:00 PM - 09:00 PM CDT Ecological Principles
Location: Cole Camp - Boonslick Regional Library
March 18, 2026
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06:00 PM - 09:00 PM CDT Wildlife Habitats
Location: Cole Camp - Boonslick Regional Library
March 25, 2026
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06:00 PM - 09:00 PM CDT Woodland and Glades
Location: Cole Camp - Boonslick Regional Library
March 28, 2026
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10:00 AM - 01:00 PM CDT Forestry Field Trip
Time TBA
Location: Big Buffalo Creek Conservation Area
April 1, 2026
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06:00 PM - 09:00 PM CDT Forestry and Soil
Location: Cole Camp - Boonslick Regional Library
April 8, 2026
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06:00 PM - 09:00 PM CDT Stream Team and Wild Edibles
Location: Cole Camp - Boonslick Regional Library
April 11, 2026
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT Field Trip - Stream Team Activities
Location: Big Buffalo Creek Conservation Area
April 15, 2026
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06:00 PM - 09:00 PM CDT ebird and naturalist apps
Location: Cole Camp - Boonslick Regional Library
April 22, 2026
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06:00 PM - 09:00 PM CDT Light Pollution and Barn Owls
Location: Cole Camp - Boonslick Regional Library
April 29, 2026
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06:00 PM - 09:00 PM CDT Grassland Birds and Microplastics
Location: Cole Camp - Boonslick Regional Library
May 6, 2026
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06:00 PM - 09:00 PM CDT Prairie Restoration, Fire Ecology and mycorrhizal fungi
Location: Cole Camp - Boonslick Regional Library
May 13, 2026
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06:00 PM - 09:00 PM CDT Entomology and Interpertation
Location: Cole Camp - Boonslick Regional Library
May 20, 2026
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06:00 PM - 08:00 PM CDT Graduation
Location: Cole Camp - Boonslick Regional Library