Are you ready to become a Minnesota Master Naturalist Instructor? With this two-phase training you will join a cohort of skilled, experienced environmental educators in delivering these 40-hour biome courses to motivated, engaged adult learners across the state. Robust textbooks and other teaching materials are provided, and you are welcome to customize course delivery based on your location and expertise.
Instructor Training Workshop Details
DAY 1 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2026 (IN-PERSON)
UMN Extension Regional Office - Andover, 550 Bunker Lake Blvd NW, Andover, MN 55304
We will gather from 9:30 am - 5 pm in-person to introduce the general formats, methods, resources and expectations involved with delivering MN Master Naturalist courses. A short portion of this session involves going outdoors in a sample demonstration class. Lunch is provided, please specify dietary limitations during registration. Homework between sessions includes making a concrete plan with your colleagues and supervisors for when and how a MN Master Naturalist course can be offered in your setting.
DAY 2 FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2026 (VIRTUAL)
In this all-day Zoom session (9:30 am - 5 pm) we will review course ideas and plans. We will clarify in-depth the resources and support provided by the state program for your course as well as procedures for proposing a course to our online registration system. A discussion of best practices for adult education and principles of volunteer engagement round out the day.
Full attendance at both sessions is required.
Learn more about becoming a Minnesota Master Naturalist Instructor at
http://www.minnesotamasternaturalist.org/about/instructor/
Also check out other Workshops in Andover, Virtual events in Andover.
