About
Pennsylvania Master Naturalist is a statewide partnership initiative that aims to connect people with their local ecosystems through intensive natural science training and local conservation service work. It is a venture directed toward developing a local corps of “master volunteers and service providers” to…
Become a Master Naturalist
What is a Pennsylvania Master Naturalist? A Pennsylvania Master Naturalist is an individual with a passion for the natural world who participates in an intensive training program and uses his or her knowledge by giving back to the community through volunteer service. This year-round program…
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Service Project Highlight: Great Marsh Firefly Survey
During the spring and summer of 2025, a group of curious and adventurous community scientists set out to answer a simple but fascinating question: how many species of fireflies call the Great Marsh in Chester County, Pennsylvania home? Through a series of surveys, one…
Volunteer of the Month – Donnan Stoicovy
Meet Donnan Stoicovy, our Volunteer of the Month and a dedicated member of the PA Master Naturalist Class of 2022! After retiring from a long and impactful career as an educator and school leader, Donnan was looking for a meaningful way to stay connected…
Volunteer of the Month: May Linda Ferich
Meet Linda Ferich, our Volunteer of the Month and a dedicated member of the PA Master Naturalist program! After retiring early from a career in emergency nursing, Linda was looking for a meaningful way to channel her passion for conservation. Her introduction to the…
