Graduates of the course can be found assisting at state and city parks, nature centers, doing citizen science and supporting federal refuges, fish hatcheries, forests and parks. In addition we work with kids and adults in nature education, guided hikes (and blogging!) and support of naturalists and scientists at museums, schools and organizations.
It was a life-changing experience for me - and for many other Master Naturalists I have worked with over the years.
The Big Woods Big River course that encompasses the Mississippi River and Driftless areas of southeastern MN is offered a couple of times each year. The next scheduled course is in October. Check your calendar, arrange your vacation, save your pennies and learn a ton!
Here's the scoop:
Pine Island Master Naturalist Course website
The Pine Island Master Naturalist course is sponsored by Project Get Outdoors and will introduce participants to the natural history of the Driftless Area through hands-on activities and field trips. Topics include geology, wildlife, native plant communities, ecology, watersheds, human history and ways to share nature with children. Sessions begin at Miss Angie's Place and then move outdoors for immersive tours of local nature areas. All participants complete a small group capstone project to be assigned by the instructor.
The course cost is $295 and includes course manuals and supplies.
If the course cost is a hardship, please fill out the scholarship application. After the scholarship is fully processed, you will receive a code to be entered in the on-line registration process. Please wait until you receive that code to complete registration.
Meeting from 10:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. on:
Saturday, October 18, 2025
Monday, October 20, 2025
Friday, October 24, 2025
Monday, October 27, 2025
Friday, October 31, 2025
Instructor Information
Sara Holger
Sara has worked as an environmental educator since 1994, leading programs and activities for a variety of natural resource agencies and organizations including the US Forest Service Resort Naturalist Program, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resource - MinnAqua Program, the Bell Museum of Natural History, Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, and Olmsted County Parks. From 1999 - 2023, Sara worked as an Interpretive Naturalist for Minnesota State Parks at Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park and Whitewater State Park. Sara is the Founder and Program Coordinator for Project Get Outdoors, Inc., a non-profit organization that provides training and resources to help communities implement after school programs that connect low-income youth and children of color to nature exploration.
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