2024 Courses

2024 Field Courses are all wrapped up! Though the field season has ended, you are welcome to sign up for an online course at any time. To sign up for the online portion of a course, visit this page.

If you have any questions about the Utah Master Naturalist Program, shoot us an email at utahmasternaturalist@usu.edu. We'd love to help you!

We hope to see you out there!

The Utah Master Naturalist Team

Mountain Adventures

Some of Utah's greatest ecological diversity and scenic beauty exists in its forest and alpine environments. In each Mountain Adventures course, you will investigate the biodiverse and distinctive ecology, history and, geology of Utah’s Mountains.

Desert Explorations

Full of species and habitats adapted to extremes, desert ecosystems are an important and fascinating part of Utah’s environment. In each Desert Explorations course, you will spend time exploring the unique ecology, history, and geology of Utah’s desert landscapes.

Dark Sky Observations

Dark Skies are a critical component for many species here on earth to thrive. In each Dark Sky Observations course, you will explore the solar system, learn about the planets, stars and constellations, and the ways that we can help protect our dark skies.

Watershed Investigations

Utah has a vast diversity of aquatic systems that interact with each other throughout and across watersheds. In each Watershed Investigations course, you will experience and learn about how these various waterways interact within a local watershed.

Become a Community Scientist!

Community science describes scientific work conducted by the general public in collaboration with a scientific institution. Explore some of the ways you can take part in Utah’s Hogle Zoo scientific work through their community science programs.