
Trees For Tomorrow
CLASS IS FULL
Training Dates
July 20 - July 25, 2025
Hosts
Instructors
Jenny Sadak
Kim Feller
Description
Welcome to the Northwoods! Trees For Tomorrow (TFT), a non-profit environmental education center in Eagle River, will be hosting a Wisconsin Master Naturalist training. Join TFT staff and regional experts in a week-long exploration of the waters, forests, wildlife, and geology that make the Northwoods unique. Our daily field experiences allow opportunities to explore county, state, or national forest lands and the beautiful lakes, rivers, and wetlands of the Northwoods. Please note that this training visits several field locations that will require a moderate amount of hiking on and off trail, sometimes on uneven terrain. TFT provides transportation to field sites in our 15-passenger vans.
Lodging:
Lodging is available in one of our on-site dormitories (shared bathrooms, bunk beds, private rooms can be available, no kitchen) for $40/night per person, made payable to Trees For Tomorrow. Please plan to bring your own towels and bedding. To reserve lodging at TFT, please call 715-479-6456 or email jenny@treesfortomorrow.com.
Meals:
A continental style (light) breakfast (i.e. muffins, yogurt, fruit, etc.) will be available each morning at no extra cost for the participants. Lunch is available for the week (Sunday-Friday) for an additional fee of $75/person, made payable to TFT. Those not participating in the TFT lunch option will need to bring lunch each day. We do ask that participants commit to the entire week for the lunch option. To sign up for the TFT-provided lunches and/or if you require special arrangements for any food allergies or dietary needs, please call 715-479-6456 or email jenny@treesfortomorrow.com. Participants are responsible for their own dinner arrangements.
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
Sunday, July 20th: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Monday, July 21st: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday, July 22nd: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, July 23rd: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday, July 24th: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, July 25th: 8:30 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