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North Lakeland Discovery Center

Training Dates

August 12 - August 28, 2025

Location

North Lakeland Discovery Center

14006 Discovery Ln

Manitowish Waters, WI 54545

Directions

Instructors

Licia Kuckkahn Johnson

Hannah Thorpe

Jenna Richardson

Aidan Witthoff

Description

The North Lakeland Discovery Center, in beautiful Northern Wisconsin, will host a Wisconsin Master Naturalist training in August. Programming will be held at the Discovery Center campus. Guest experts, from professors to Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources staff, will share a wealth of knowledge each day.

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

Tuesday, August 12th: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Thursday, August 14th: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday, August 19th: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday, August 21st: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday, August 26th: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday, August 28th: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Class Size

12

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.

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Registration fee

$300

Registration fee includes all training materials and a year-long membership with the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin. Food and lodging not included unless otherwise stated.

*Reduced fee information below.

Registration deadline

August 5, 2025

Cancellation Policy:

Any cancellations made before 30 days prior to the start of the training are subject to a $25 administrative fee. Cancellations made between 29-8 days prior to the training are subject to a $50 administrative fee. No refunds will be given after 7 days prior to the start date.

If we cancel one day of the training, that date will be rescheduled. If the complete training is cancelled by us, your registration fee will be refunded.

Questions?

info@wimasternaturalist.org

(608) 262-0020