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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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Volunteer of the Month: Raymond Morris
Celebrating a lifelong commitment to learning, conservation, and community stewardship. For Raymond Morris, becoming a Pennsylvania Master Naturalist was an opportunity to turn a lifelong love of the outdoors into meaningful environmental action. Since joining the program’s first Allegheny County class in 2018, Raymond…
Finding Nature in the Familiar: Richard Allen Explores Centre County’s Natural World
For Pennsylvania Master Naturalist Richard Allen, a personal nature blog is a way to explore the biodiversity of Centre County, share discoveries, and encourage others to take a closer look at the natural world around them. Sometimes, the most interesting discoveries happen right in…
September’s Volunteer of the Month Toni Gorkin
Meet Toni Gorkin, PA Master Naturalist Volunteer Spotlight Toni Gorkin became a Pennsylvania Master Naturalist in November 2020 after seeing a small ad in her local news flier while looking for a way to connect her lifelong interest in nature with a growing passion…
