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
- Indiana Dunes State Park, Chesterton (Full)
Aug. 19 - Sept. 9, Wednesdays, 5:30-8:30 p.m. and Saturdays, Sept. 19 - Oct. 10, 9 a.m.-noon with some Saturday afternoons
Contact: Rebecca Hughes, rehughes@dnr.IN.gov or 219-926-1390 - Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library, Zionsville (Full)
Aug. 26 – Nov. 4 (Wednesdays, 5-8 p.m.)
Contact: Rachel Felling, rfelling@zionsville-in.gov or 317-873-8950
Register: https://zionsvillein.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30124 - Twin Bridges Recreation Lodge, Danville
Aug. 26 - Oct. 28 (Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m.)
Contact: Beth Martin, bmarti24@wm.com or 317-718-6835 - Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation, Carmel
Sept. 5 - Nov. 14 (Saturdays, 9 a.m.- noon)
Contact: Sean Sluyter, ssluyter@carmelclayparks.com or 317-573-4043
More info and registration at Carmel Clay IMN class - Rush County, Rushville
Sept. 13 – April 18, 2027 (Second Sunday of month, 2-5 p.m.)
Contact: Joyce Miller, rushcoswcd@gmail.com or 765-561-2572 - Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary, Connersville
Sept. 18 – Nov. 6 (Fridays, 5:30-8:30 p.m.)
Contact: Libby Keyes, lkeyes@indianaaudubon.org or 708-567-5510
More info and registration at Indiana Master Naturalist Course at Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary – Indiana Audubon - Brown County, Nashville, IN
Sept. 28 – May 24, 2027 (Last Monday of the month, 6-9 p.m.)
Contact: Marcy Stump, naturenana89@yahoo.com - Sullivan County 4-H Fair Grounds, Sullivan
Oct. 5 - Nov. 11 (Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m.)
Contact: Kennedy Gofourth, sullivan-swcd@iaswcd.org or 812-268-5157
Teen IMN Courses (ages 13-17)
- Merry Lea Environmental Center, Albion/Gene Stratton-Porter SHS, Rome City
Sept. 10 - April 8, 2027 (Second Thursday of the Month, 9 a.m.-noon)
Contact: Stephany Hancock shancock@goshen.edu or 260-799-5869
For registration: https://merrylea.goshen.edu/junior-teen-imn/ - Montgomery County, Crawfordsville
Sept. 10 - Nov. 12, Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-noon (Homeschool focused)
Contact: Lea Dick lhickle@montgomerycoswcd.com or 219-331-3875
Junior IMN Courses (ages 9-12)
- Noblesville Parks and Rec, Noblesville
Sept. 2 - Oct. 21 (Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m.)
Contact: Ellie Payne epayne@noblesville.in.gov or 317-922-9977 - Merry Lea Environmental Center, Albion/Gene Stratton-Porter SHS, Rome City
Sept. 10 - April 8, 2027 (Second Thursday of the Month, 9 a.m.-noon)
Contact: Stephany Hancock shancock@goshen.edu or 260-799-5869
For registration: https://merrylea.goshen.edu/junior-teen-imn/
