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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
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
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. - Allen County Parks, Fort Wayne
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
March 6-June 16, 2026 (Fridays, 5:30-8:30 p.m.)
Contact: Jeremy Proeschel, jeremy@visitcope.org or 765-919-9117 - 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 - Fort Harrison State Park, IndianapolisApr. 24-June 26, 2026 (Fridays, 12-3 p.m.)
Contact: Emilie Sweet, esweet@dnr.IN.gov or 317-591-0122
Teen IMN Courses (ages 13-17)
- 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. - 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
June 29-July 3, 2026 (Day Camp, Daily, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.)
Contact: Donna Riner, donna.riner@indy.gov or 317-327-2473