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All courses offer a minimum of eight three-hour sessions focusing on 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.
Schedule of Classes
Adult IMN Courses
- Posey County, New Harmony
Jan. 11-Oct. 11, 2025 (Second Saturday of the month, 1-4 p.m.)
Kelley Morgan, kemorgan@indianamuseum.org or 812-682-3702 - Fox Island Alliance, Fort Wayne
Jan. 21 – May 10, 2025 (Tuesdays, 6-9:30 p.m. and some Saturday mornings)
Contact: Victoria Mumaw, mumawvictoria@gmail.com or 260-312-3069 - Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library – Zionsville, IN
Feb. 6 – May 15, 2025 (Meets twice per month on Thursdays, 5–8 p.m.)
Exact dates: Feb. 6, 20; March 6, 20; April 17, 24; May 1 and 15
Contact: Rachel Felling, rfelling@zionsville-in.gov or 317-873-8950
Registration Link: https://zionsvillein.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29913 - Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation, Carmel
Feb. 20 – April 17, 2025 (Thursdays, 6:30–9:30 p.m.)
Contact: Jerry Kozlansky, jkozlansky@carmelclayparks.com or 317-573-4043
More info and registration at https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/carmelclayparks/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&activity_select_param=2&activity_keyword=3501007-01&viewMode=list - Merry Lea Environmental Center, Albion
Feb. 24-28, 2025 (One week class, each day 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.)
Contact: Jeremiah Sharp jdsharp@goshen.edu or 260-799-5869 x 109
More info and registration at https://goshen.doubleknot.com/event/adult-indiana-master-naturalist-2025/3085755 - Southeastway Park, Indianapolis
March 7-May 23, 2025 (Fridays, 6-9 p.m.)
Contact: Caitlin Stahl caitlin.stahl@Indy.Gov or 317-327-4834 - Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve, Evansville
Two classes: March 10 – May 12, 2025 (Mondays, 6–9 p.m.) or March 11 – May 13, 2025 (Tuesdays, 6–9 p.m.)
Contact: Derek Walsh, derek@wesselmanwoods.org or 812-479-0771
More info and registration at https://secure.qgiv.com/for/wesselmannaturesociety/event/wwimn2025/ - Ouabache State Park, Bluffton - FULL
March 12– May 14, 2025 (Wednesdays, noon-3 p.m.)
Contact: Jody Heaston, jheaston@dnr.IN.gov or 463-203-6562 - Johnson County SWCD Office, Franklin
March 13 - Oct. 23, 2025 (second Thursday of the month, 6-9 p.m.)
Contact: Blair Beavers, blair-beavers@iaswcd.org or 317-736-9540 x101
Register for the class here: https://jocoswcd.org/jocoimn/registration - Kosciusko County, Warsaw - FULL
March 13-Nov. 13, 2025 (Second Thursday of month, 6–9 p.m.)
Contact: Amanda Heltzel, , Amanda.Heltzel@in.nacdnet.net or 574-267-7445 x 5374
More info and registration at https://www.kosciuskoswcd.org/imn - Indiana Geological and Water Survey Learning Lab, Bloomington
March 28- May 16, 2025 (Fridays, 3-6 p.m. and some Saturdays)
Contact: Polly Sturgeon, proot@indiana.edu or 812-855-1378 - Pokagon State Park, Angola - FULL
April 10-June 5, 2025 (Thursdays, 6–9:30 p.m.)
Contact: Aimee Wentworth, AWentworth@dnr.IN.gov or 260-833-3506 - Indiana Dunes State Park, Chesterton
Apr. 11, 6-9 p.m. and Saturdays, April 12-May 31, 9 a.m.-noon with some Saturday afternoons
Contact: Rebecca Hughes, rehughes@dnr.IN.gov or 219-926-1390 - Fort Harrison State Park, Indianapolis - FULL
April 25-June 20, 2025 (Fridays, noon–3 p.m.)
Contact: Emilie Sweet, esweet@dnr.IN.gov or 317-591-0122 - Mounds State Park, Anderson
July 25 – Sept. 26, 2025 (Fridays, noon-3 p.m.)
Contact: Sheree Belt, sbelt2@dnr.in.gov or 765-649-6627
Teen IMN Courses (ages 13-17)
- Merry Lea Environmental Center, Albion/Gene Stratton-Porter SHS, Rome City
Sept. 12 2024- April 10, 2025 (Second Thursday of the Month, 9 a.m.-noon)
Contact: Jeremiah Sharp, jdsharp@goshen.edu or 260-799-5869 - Ouabache State Park, Bluffton - FULL
June 2-6, 2025 (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. 12 2024- April 10, 2025 (Second Thursday of the Month, 9 a.m.-noon)
Contact: Jeremiah Sharp, jdsharp@goshen.edu or 260-799-5869 - Ouabache State Park, Bluffton - FULL
June 2-6, 2025 (Day Camp, Daily, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.)
Contact: Jody Heaston, jheaston@dnr.IN.gov or 463-203-6562 - Zionsville Nature Center, Zionsville
June 2-6, 2025 (Day Camp, Daily, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.)
Contact: Rachel Felling, rfelling@zionsville-in.gov or 317-873-8950 - Elkhart Environmental Center, Elkhart
June 9-13, 2025 (Day Camp, Daily, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.)
Contact: Ally Pudlo, allison.pudlo@coei.org or 574-293-5070