Master Stewardship 2026

What does it mean to be a “steward of the land”? What is ecological restoration? How do you know what to do or where to start? The Master Stewardship Program at Merry Lea is designed to guide you through the process of creating a plan to restore and steward the land around you using best management practices. This multi-part workshop is designed for adults interested in the outside world, whether they are a landowner, hiker, hunter, and/or tree-hugger.

The program consists of 6 classroom sessions, 3 field trips and 1 capstone presentation. Participants are expected to attend all sessions and field trips. This program will occur between February and August 2026. To receive a certificate of completion, participants are also asked to complete 30 hours of hands-on stewardship volunteer work within one year of beginning the program.

Participants will walk away with a written management plan for the property of their choice (land ownership not required!), gain knowledge and skills in best management practices, and connect to surrounding stewardship communities and resources available to them.

Cost: $100 per individual
*Includes snacks, administrative fees and program supplies. Fee is due in full upon registration to secure spot, and is non-refundable.

*Participants are to bring their own sack lunch & reusable water bottles.

Registration & more details: https://goshen.doubleknot.com/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=3121009&orgkey=4606&ReturnURL=//goshen.doubleknot.com/app/calendar/month/4606/2026-02-01/4606/0/

You may also like the following events from Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center of Goshen College:

• This Saturday, 13th December, 09:30 am, Native Plant Series #3: Native Seed Saving & Sowing in Kimmell
• This Saturday, 13th December, 01:30 pm, Christmas Chemistry Family Program in Kimmell
• Happening on, 10th January, 10:00 am, Four Seasons of Transformation: Winter in Kimmell

Also check out other Workshops in Kimmell.