<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0PUecR_1H46Nn4F00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0PUecR_1H46Nn4F00" width="1280" height="720" ><figcaption>Kentucky Master Naturalist group at Hematite Trail, located in Kentucky’s Land Between the Lakes near the town of Cadiz. Photo provided by Anna Wiker.</figcaption></figure>LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky is accepting applications for its 2027 Kentucky Master Naturalist program, which trains volunteers to support conservation, wildlife management and environmental education across the commonwealth.The program, offered through UK’s Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and Cooperative Extension Service, begins in January. Applications are due Nov. 30.“We are excited to build the next Kentucky Master Naturalist class, advancing our vision of more people across Kentucky connecting with nature on a deeper level,” said Ellen Crocker, program coordinator and forest health Extension specialist.Participants complete 20 virtual class sessions and several field training opportunities covering wildlife management, soil health, water quality, environmental education and field safety. Certification also requires 40 hours of volunteer service. Graduates must complete 40 volunteer hours and eight hours of continuing education annually to maintain certification.Since its creation, the program has graduated more than 600 participants across eight cohorts. Volunteers contributed more than 7,900 hours in 2025, supporting habitat restoration, invasive species removal, community gardens, parks and citizen science projects.“Our graduates leave inspired and with a sense of renewed responsibility in supporting Kentucky’s natural resources and environment,” said Laurie Thomas, program coordinator and Extension forester.The program costs $200, with scholarships available. Enrollment is limited, and applications typically exceed available spaces.Applications and additional information are available at naturalist.mgcafe.uky.edu.</div></body>

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LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky is accepting applications for its 2027 Kentucky Master Naturalist program, which trains volunteers to support conservation, wildlife management and environmental education across the commonwealth. The program, offered through UK’s Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and Cooperative Extension Service, begins in...

UK accepting applications for 2027 Kentucky Master Naturalist program

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