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Courses include a minimum of eight sessions, each lasting three hours, dedicated to exploring Indiana’s natural resources. The specific topics for each course may vary, but in general, each series includes sessions related to geology/soils, water, botany, zoology, people and natural resources, and a miscellaneous course.
Cost
A fee is normally charged, but the dollar amount may vary with the number of sessions, the type of speakers, and the sponsors.
Registration
The number and locations of courses vary across the state. They also depend on the time of year and the interest of local natural resources agencies in the program. For information about courses, contact the State Coordinator Jody Heaston at IMN@dnr.IN.gov.
Adult IMN Courses
- Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library, Zionsville - FULL
Jan. 14 - May 20, 2026 (Meets biweekly on Wednesdays, 5-8 p.m.)
Contact: Rachel Felling, rfelling@zionsville-in.gov or 317-873-8950
Register for the class. - Elkhart County Parks, Goshen
Jan. 14-May 20, 2026 (every other Wednesday, 1-4 p.m.)
Contact: Krista Daniels, kdaniels@elkhartcounty.com or 574-875-7422
More info and registration at elkhartcountyparks.org/events/indiana-master-naturalist-class - Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation, Carmel - FULL
Feb. 19 – Apr. 30, 2026 (Thursdays, 6:30 -9:30 p.m.)
Contact: Sean Sluyter, ssluyter@carmelclayparks.com or 317-573-4043
More info and registration at Activity detail | Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation Online Registration
Register for this class. - Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge, Seymour
Feb. 25 – Apr. 29, 2026 (Wednesdays, 6 -9:30 p.m.)
Contact: Angela van Winden, angela_vanwinden@fws.gov or 707-849-5062 - Allen County Parks, Fort Wayne - FULL
Mar. 3 -May 12, 2026 (Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m. and some Saturday mornings)
Contact: Victoria Mumaw, mumawvictoria@gmail.com or 260- 312-3069 - Kosciusko County, Warsaw
March 5-Nov. 12, 2026 (Second Thursday a month, 6 – 9 p.m.)
Contact: Brandon Olson, bolson@kosciusko.IN.gov or 219-789-7436
More info and registration at kosciuskoswcd.org/imn - Cope Environmental Center, Centerville - FULL
March 6-June 16, 2026 (Fridays, 5:30-8:30 p.m.)
Contact: Jeremy Proeschel, jeremy@visitcope.org or 765-919-9117 - Morgan County, Martinsville - FULL
March 6 – May 8, 2026 (Fridays, 5:30-8:30 p.m.)
Contact: Bailey Russell, MorganCountySWCDEducation@gmail.com or 765-349-2060 - Southeastway Park, IndianapolisMarch 6-May 15, 2026 (Fridays, 6-9 p.m.)
Contact: Caitlin Stahl, caitlin.stahl@Indy.Gov or 317-327-4834 - Pokagon State Park, Angola
March 14-July 25, 2026 (Second and Fourth Saturday of the month, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.)
Contact: Aimee Wentworth, AWentworth@dnr.IN.gov or 260-833-3506 - Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve, Evansville
Two classes: March 16 – May 18, 2026 (Mondays, 6-9 p.m.) or March 17 – May 19, 2026 (Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m.)
Contact: Derek Walsh, derek@wesselmanwoods.org or 812-479-0771
Register for these classes. - Indiana Geological and Water Survey Learning Lab, Bloomington
March 20- May 15, 2026 (Fridays, 3-6 p.m. and some Saturdays)
Contact: Polly Sturgeon, proot@iu.edu or 812-855-1378 - Sam Shine Foundation, Greenville
March 28 (9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.) and Apr. 2-May 21, 2026 (Thursdays, 6-9 p.m.)
Contact: Liz Winlock, liz@buffalotracelandtrust.org or 502-794-3839 - Salamonie Lake, Andrews
April 15-June 16, 2026 (Wednesdays, 6-9:30 p.m.)
Alyssa Linder, ALinder@dnr.IN.gov or 260-468-2127 - Fort Harrison State Park, Indianapolis - FULL
Apr. 24-June 26, 2026 (Fridays, 12-3 p.m.)
Contact: Emilie Sweet, esweet@dnr.IN.gov or 317-591-0122 - Indiana Dunes State Park, Chesterton
Aug. 19-Sept. 9, Wednesdays, 5:30-8:30 p.m. and Saturdays, Sept. 19-Oct. 10, 9am-noon with some Saturday afternoons
Contact: Rebecca Hughes, rehughes@dnr.IN.gov or 219-926-1390
Teen IMN Courses (ages 13-17)
- Falls Park, Pendleton
March 26-May 28, 2026 (Thursdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m.)
Contact: Krysta Bozman, krysta-bozman@iaswcd.org or 765-432-5105 - Merry Lea Environmental Center, Albion/Gene Stratton-Porter SHS, Rome City
Sept. 11, 2025 - April 9, 2026 (Second Thursday of the Month, 9 a.m.-noon)
Contact: Jeremiah Sharp, jdsharp@goshen.edu or 260-799-5869
Register for the class. - Ouabache State Park, Bluffton
June 1-5, 2026 (Day Camp, Daily, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.)
Contact: Jody Heaston, jheaston@dnr.IN.gov or 463-203-6562
Junior IMN Courses (ages 9-12)
- Merry Lea Environmental Center, Albion/Gene Stratton-Porter SHS, Rome City
Sept. 11, 2025 - April 9, 2026 (Second Thursday of the Month, 9 a.m.-noon)
Contact: Jeremiah Sharp, jdsharp@goshen.edu or 260-799-5869
Register for the class. - Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library, Zionsville
June 1 – 5, 2026 (Day camp, Daily 9:00am – 3:00pm)
Contact: Rachel Felling, rfelling@zionsville-in.gov or 317-873-8950 - Ouabache State Park, Bluffton
June 1-5, 2026 (Day Camp, Daily, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.)
Contact: Jody Heaston, jheaston@dnr.IN.gov or 463-203-6562 - Elkhart Environmental Center, Elkhart
June 12, 15-18, 22-26, 2026 (Day Camp, Daily, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.)
Contact: Ally Pudlo, allison.pudlo@coei.org or 574-293-5070 - Eagle Creek Park, Indianapolis - FULL
July 6-July 10, 2026 (Day Camp, Daily, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.)
Contact: Donna Riner, donna.riner@indy.gov or 317-327-2473