Requirements for Completion

YEAR ONE

  • minimum of 55 hours of core volunteer training (combined classroom and field instruction)
  • 30 hours of approved volunteer service
  • 8 hours of approved advanced training/continuing education

YEAR TWO AND ANNUALLY

  • 20 hours of approved volunteer service
  • 12 hours of advanced training/continuing education

Master Naturalists must regularly report volunteer and advanced training hours to the Pennsylvania Master Naturalist Program Coordinator.