
Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy
CLASS IS FULL
Training Dates
July 21 - July 26, 2025
Instructors
Jim Killian
Brian Cook
Description
Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy (KNC), Williams Bay, WI, will host Wisconsin Master Naturalist training in a week-long program from July 21 to July 26, 2025. Instructors and expert guest speakers will illuminate your understanding of geology, ecology, water, aquatic life, plant communities, wildlife, natural history, human connections, Master Naturalist service, weather and climate. KNC is an ecologically diverse 231-acre parcel located on Geneva Lake and is the largest undeveloped watershed feeding this crystal-clear glacial lake. Ecosystems include wetland, creeks, meadow, prairie, oak opening, woodlands and an arboretum. The training will include some indoor activities and presentations, but will focus mostly on local field experiences and restoration initiatives. This is a great opportunity to network with others sharing like interests. If you enjoy spending time outdoors in state, county and local parks and natural areas, and helping others better understand our natural resources or assisting with the stewardship, this training is for you!
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.
Schedule
Monday, July 21st: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday, July 22nd: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, July 23rd: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday, July 24th: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, July 25th: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday, July 26th: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
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.
Financial Hardship
The Wisconsin Master Naturalist program believes that finances should not be a barrier to learning. Reduced registration fees are available for those who indicate the fee is a hardship. Reduced fees will be available during the registration process at a self-selected rate of either $200, $150, or $100. Our hope is that by participating in the Master Naturalist program you are able to give back your time to organizations that need your help. And if your financial situation changes in the future that you’ll consider a donation back to our program.
CLASS IS FULL