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Louisiana Master Naturalists of Greater Baton Rouge

Advancing awareness, understanding and stewardship of the natural environment. 

Learn About Our Training Program
Spring 2023 Class
Applications for the Spring 2023 class are currently being accepted. Reserve your spot early! ​
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What is a Master Naturalist?

Master Naturalists are citizen volunteers dedicated to conservation education and service within their communities. To become a certified Master Naturalist, one must successfully complete a comprehensive training program encompassing diverse facets of the natural world. Once certified, the Master Naturalist is expected to perform a number of hours of volunteer service each year and expand and maintain their knowledge via continuing education programs.

LMNGBR provides this training via scientific, research-based education to the general public in order to foster a better understanding of the local natural ecosystems and promote conservation and preservation of native plant and animal life and habitats within the Greater Baton Rouge Area.

Meet some of our volunteers


What is involved in the LMNGBR training program?

Membership in LMNGBR is open to anyone aged 18 and over who supports the goals of our organization.

The training program currently consists of an orientation meeting and 10 workshops on various topics relating to the natural history of the Greater Baton Rouge area; the entire course takes place over a period of approximately 5 months. To earn certification as a Louisiana Master Naturalist of Greater Baton Rouge, trainees must attend the orientation meeting and a minimum of 8 of the 10 workshops.

Each workshop is approximately 6 hours in length and generally comprises both a classroom and a field component. The fee for the course is $250, which includes the first-year membership dues and program materials. For more information on enrolling in the training program, click here.


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​Help spread the word!

LMNGBR Program Flyer to print and share (PDF)


Let's win the City Nature Challenge!
Post your observations of nature in the Baton Rouge region in iNaturalist April 28 - May 1, 2023. More info: Baton Rouge Region City Nature Challenge

Master Naturalists in Training!

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Searching for migratory birds during the Bird Study Class at Mary Ann Brown Nature Preserve.
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Stream Ecology Workshop: Katherine Gividen and Matthew Herron seining the riffle habitat on the Comite. — at Blackwater Conservation Park.
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Leopard Frog and a Marbled Salamander found on the field walk with the state herpetologist during the Herpetology Class.
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