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About the Program
The Idaho Master Naturalist Program is sponsored by the Idaho Department of Fish & Game.
The mission of the Idaho Master Naturalist (IMN) program aims to develop a corps of well-informed volunteers to actively work toward stewardship of Idaho’s natural environment.
To become a Master Naturalist, participants:
Attend 40 hours of provided education (classes, workshops, and hands-on field experiences) to learn about Idaho's ecosystems, animals, plants, and natural systems.
Donate 40 hours of volunteer service in the areas of stewardship, citizen science, and conservation education on a variety of projects with our partners and other organizations.
The program fee for initial certification* is $80 (Subject to change)
*After initial certification, ongoing annual maintenance requires 8 hours of education and 40 hours of volunteer service.
In 2025, Outdoor Idaho traveled to Pocatello to tell the story of our volunteers in the High Desert Chapter of the Idaho Master Naturalist program. Several chapter members are featured throughout the video, but the section about our chapter begins around the 24 minute mark.
Learn more about the Idaho Master Naturalist program in this short video.
Cover photo by: Terry Ownby
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