DC Master Naturalist Program
Explore Environmental Conservation, Community Science, and Stewardship in Washington, D.C.
The DC Master Naturalist Program trains volunteers in environmental conservation, environmental education, and citizen science. Participants gain research-based knowledge and hands-on experience while supporting the protection and stewardship of natural resources throughout the District of Columbia.
Graduates become Certified DC Master Naturalists and serve their communities through volunteer service, public education, outreach, and environmental initiatives that promote sustainable and healthy urban ecosystems.
Mission
The DC Master Naturalist Program prepares volunteers to become environmental stewards by providing training in conservation, environmental education, and citizen science.
The program connects residents with local nature and empowers them to support conservation efforts, community engagement, and environmental sustainability throughout Washington, D.C.
Program priorities reflect the environmental needs of the District and are guided by UDC's land-grant mission, Delivering on the Promise, and the sustainability goals of the District of Columbia.