Registration is now open for our 2022 Cohort 4 class. Members must complete 60 hours of coursework and fieldwork.  The coursework focuses on building background knowledge, effective interpretation, and leadership skills.  Background  knowledge topics include the natural history, ecosystems, flora, fauna,  and cultural history of Arizona. Another portion of the training consists of learning to effectively communicate with many types of audiences and stakeholders Master Naturalist Volunteers encounter in the  field.  The course also is heavily focused on leadership and equity and inclusion in the outdoors. Due to Arizona’s diversity regional content differs but the amount of hours required for certification does not.