Long Island Master Naturalist Program

​A well-rounded introduction to the Long Island natural environment, connecting you with local experts
​in this train-the-trainer program.  ​ Receive Master Naturalist certificate and 32 hours CTLE credits (optional).

Core Training Topics
Hover on the images below and select for more online content. These photos were taken at various Master Naturalist Field Days.  Offered year round, online content complements your Field Day experience.
The fee for the course is $360 which requires completions of  24 hours of Community Service and and one full day of Field Training.  There is no obligation to pay any tuitions fees at the time of registration.  Master Naturalist graduates can join field training days at no additional cost. Some financial aid, may be possible.

Program Components

  • Complete Community Service means reviewing six Long Island based parks, events (in person or virtual), or environmental websites.  We'll review your submitted forms with corresponding feedback.
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  • Complete Orientation and submit. This form gives us some more background of your interest, and provides suggested safety tips. 
 
  • Complete partial or full payment at this time, to allow us to more fully review the materially you submitted and to begin making arrangements for the required Full Day Training Session.  ​
  • The Minimum class size is 7 students, and we'll need full payment at least 2 weeks prior, to reserve your spot.  ​​​​
  • Complete Field Training Day (TBD) to include: two locations with three morning sessions, and three afternoon sessions, each about an hour to an hour and a half long. Your instructors have many years of experience and local knowledge. Master Naturalist Graduates are welcome to attend, free of charge. The day will run about 8-5, with an hour for lunch.  More details will be provided later.

Master Naturalist Graduates

  • Andrew Lundstrom
  • Annelies Kamran
  • Autilia DeVivo Sisti
  • Carey Russell
  • Carolina Strada
  • Chris Duffner
  • Claire O'Kane
  • Dai Dayton
  • Dana Frances Hilbert
  • Darlene Del Cioppo
  • David Kennedy
  • Donna Rusinek
  • Emma Squires
  • Jacob Tanenbaum
  • Jennifer Lucas
  • Jerry Veraldi
  • Kathy Clark
  • Lila Miller
  • Linda Lombardo
  • Lorraine Blakeney
  • Mark Mouton
  • Mary Keller
  • Maureen Dunn
  • Pamela Wolf
  • Peter Wimett, Jr.
  • Phil Benvin
  • Ray Marino
  • Sharon Kennelty-Cohen