Download Central Arkansas Master Naturalist application here   

The Program

• The Arkansas Master Naturalist program is a volunteer organization dedicated to educating its members and giving back to the community through volunteer work.
• Levels in the Master Naturalist Program
  • Naturalist-in-training (NIT) - a person currently taking the 40 hours of required naturalist training.
  • Master Naturalist -  a person who completes the required training. 
  • Certified Master Naturalist - a person who has: 
    • Performed 40 hours of volunteer work (see volunteer page for more information)
    • Acquired 8 hours of Advanced Training through CAMN
    • Paid $25.00 annual dues

Training

• Over the past four years Central Arkansas Master Naturalists (CAMN) have offered training sessions provided by experts in the following fields of science: Geology, Herpetology, Astronomy, Ornithology, Botany, Mycology, Aquatic Ecology and Entomology as well as training on topics such as Construction/Maintenance of Trails and the Art of Interpreting Nature.
• The CAMN 2010 Naturalist-in-Training (NIT) class will offer sessions in these areas as well as other areas.
• The forty hours of classroom and outdoor instruction will be offered on Saturdays.
• The sessions will start in January and run through May.
• The complete schedule for the CAMN classes will be available in the fall of 2009.

 Cost first year is: $160.00

•  $135 covers the cost of training,  literature materials, t-shirt, and  nametag 

•  2010 annual dues - $25.00

 Registration

• We recommend applying early to reserve your spot in the CAMN program.
• We can only accept a limited number of people. 
• Please print and fill out the CAMN application.
•  Send a check for $160 with the completed application.
  
        Central Arkansas Master Naturalist Program 
        P.O. Box 17072
        Little Rock, AR 72222

Questions? 

•   Phone:  501-794-2669
•   Email:    Contact Jay Justice, CAMN VP Curriculum