Volunteer Project: Be a Master Naturalist!

Master Naturalists are volunteer educators with the City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Program. Each spring, new volunteers embark on a fun, active training program. They:

• experience little-known but beautiful natural areas;
• learn how to lead fun, hands-on field trips in local natural areas;
• experience the values and benefits that natural areas add to our lives;
• realize that natural areas offer amazing experiences for everyone;
• discover basic ecology and make connections between species and landscapes;
• practice teaching and interpretation techniques;
• understand management affecting natural areas;
• meet others who love nature, too!

Previously certified Master Naturalists have said:

"I feel fortunate to have been exposed to your wonderful program."
"I wish the training wasn't over!"
"Excellent program! It has far exceeded my expectations."
"I just love giving programs to the school groups - the support of the Natural Areas Program staff is fantastic, and the feedback from the children makes my day."

Master Naturalist Application - PDF or WORD format. Application deadline will be announced in February 2008.

For more information, email or call (970)224-6118.