2026 Indiana Master Naturalist Course at Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary

Join us as Indiana Audubon hosts our 2026 Indiana Master Naturalist (IMN) course at Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary!

This great opportunity brings together natural resource specialists with adult learners (think Outdoor Ed for adults). You can learn more about the IMN program here.

There will be eight classes held in person on Friday evenings from September through November at Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The first class, on Sept. 18, begins at 4:30 p.m. ET to cover welcome topics and introductions.

Participants will be provided with many hands-on opportunities to learn about our natural resources and ways to share their knowledge and experiences through volunteer service. There is no virtual component to this IMN course.

Registration

Registration for the 2026 IMN Course is $129 for Indiana Audubon members, and $149 for non-members.

A discounted field guide bundle will be available for purchase prior to the course start. A limited number of individual field guides will also be available for purchase at the beginning of the course, but pre-ordering ensures you'll have your own copy in time for the course.

Those who wish to complete their IMN certification must take a required exam and complete 24 hours of volunteer service, and may miss no more than two classes.

Indiana Audubon is awarding two full needs based scholarships that will cover the costs of registration. Course scholarships applications are due by Sept. 1st.

Questions

For any questions about this course please email MGBS@indianaaudubon.org or call 765-205-1255. If you require accommodations to participate, please contact us as early as possible. While we may not be able to meet every request, we will make every reasonable effort to do so.