Spring is upon us - even if it doesn't feel like it quite yet - and the Utah Master Naturalist field season is rapidly approaching. Check out the course options below!

What's new with UMN?

2024 Field Course Registration Opens March 1!


We're excited to ring in a new field season for Utah Master Naturalist. 2024 Field Courses available to the general public will open for registration on March 1 at 8:00 am! More information and registration details can be found below and on our website.


If you have any questions about the Utah Master Naturalist Program shoot us an email at utahmasternaturalist@usu.edu.


Cheers to an excellent year of naturalist adventures!


The Utah Master Naturalist Team

Watershed Investigations participants learning about tiger salamanders.

Did you know that the Utah Master Naturalist Program is housed at Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter, a Utah State University Extension Center?

2023 Field Courses

Watershed Investigations

April 12 - 14, 2024

Salt Lake City, UT

Hosted By: Natural History Museum of Utah

*K-12 Utah Public School Teachers Only

Applications close March 1


July 11 - 13, 2024

Park City, UT

Hosted By: Swaner Preserve & EcoCenter

Open to the Public


Mountain Adventures

July 19 - 21, 2024

Salt Lake City, UT

Hosted By: Natural History Museum of Utah

*K-12 Utah Public School Teachers Only

Applications will open in April


August 7 - 9, 2024

Salt Lake City, UT

Hosted By: Utah's Hogle Zoo

Open to the Public

Desert Explorations

October 2024 (Dates TBD)

Dewey, UT

Hosted By: Natural History Museum of Utah

*K-12 Utah Public School Teachers Only

Applications will open in July

Dark Sky Investigations

Sept. 3 - 5, 2024

Davis County/Antelope Island, UT

Hosted By: Antelope Island State Park

Open to the Public

Registration & More Information

Volunteer Opportunities

Share your Master Naturalist skills!


Many organizations in Utah rely on Utah Master Naturalist volunteers to deliver educational programs, conduct land conservation activities, participate in monitoring and citizen science, and provide administrative support. Check out awesome organizations and their volunteer opportunities on the Utah Master Naturalist website.

Volunteer Opportunities

Opportunity Highlight


Grand Staircase Escalante Partners (GSEP) is a 501(c) non profit, whose mission is to honor the past and safeguard the future of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument through science, conservation, and education. From trail ambassadors to stewardship projects, volunteers are vital in making this happen!


Learn more by checking out their volunteer portal!

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