Training
On Becoming a Master Naturalist:
The South Carolina Master Naturalist Program is currently offered through Host Site locations only (See these to the right).
Ways to obtain training:
On-site training
Individuals may sign up for training through your local Host Site (see Host sites to the right). These field-based training sessions typically last 10-13 weeks, meeting all day, one day per week. Please register for On-site training here.
Advanced training is offered by Host Sites throughout the state specifically to provide additional training for Master Naturalists in a different physiographic region. Advanced training can fulfill a maximum of eight hours of your volunteer service requirement. Take sixteen hours of advanced training from at least two different physiographic regions and you can become certified as a "Statewide Master Naturalist".
Certification Levels:
Statewide Master Naturalist
Completion of Master Naturalist certification (including volunteer service)+ 16 hours of Advanced Training in at least 2 different physiographic regions. What is a physiographic region?
Master Naturalist
Completion of either on-site training and field trips + 30 hours of volunteer service including 8 hr. of Advanced Training.