Hunt Hill Nature Center

Description

Hunt Hill Nature Center is located on nearly 600 acres of mixed forest and four scenic lakes. The area offers a variety of distinctive Wisconsin habitats, including fens, bogs, a meadow, a large dry kettle, restored native prairie, and seven miles of hiking trails. Our facilities include a spacious lecture hall, a library, and several outdoor teaching areas. During your time here, we will lead several 1-2 mile hikes on uneven terrain with mild hills. Our faculty, who have authored numerous books, bring a wealth of knowledge and experience, creating an engaging and enriching learning environment.

Hunt Hill is a residential camp with dormitories and a dedicated kitchen staff. We encourage participants to stay on-site during the training to fully immerse themselves in the community, which we believe is a valuable part of the experience. Optional morning yoga sessions and evening campfires and concerts are also available. We offer reasonable rates for meals and lodging, payable directly to Hunt Hill. For more information or to make arrangements, please contact Sage Dunham, Group Coordinator, at contract@hunthill.org or call (715) 635-6543.

The Wisconsin Master Naturalist program is a network of well-informed volunteers dedicated to conservation service, leadership, and lifelong learning. The Master Naturalist training provides 40 hours of education in a variety of natural history topics and Master Naturalist service areas. Through expert-led trainings, Master Naturalists are equipped to address challenges facing the state by making positive impacts through stewardship, citizen science, and educational activities. Trainings have an emphasis on outdoor field experiences with some classroom instruction and are taught by professional natural resources educators and scientists. Once trained, Wisconsin Master Naturalists record 40 hours of service and 8 hours of advanced training each year to maintain certification and receive a recognition pin.

Class Size

20

Participation

To be a certified Master Naturalist, you will be required to:

• Attend regularly. Only four hours of training may be missed.
• Be 18 years old or older.
• Travel in personal vehicles as necessary to reach different learning sites throughout the training, unless transportation is provided by the host.
• Complete a small training project.

^** Master Naturalist Trainings are primarily outdoor learning experiences which may include extended periods of standing, hiking on both flat paths and off-trails with inclines, and a variety of weather conditions. Accommodation requests can be made during the registration process; please allow 30 days, when possible. If you have questions about the activity level of the training, please contact the program office info@wimasternaturalist.org prior to registering.