MISSION

To develop a corps of well-informed volunteers to provide education, outreach, and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and natrual areas within their communities.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS FOR CHAPTER MEMBERS

The first step is to complete the basic training course (see the Become a Naturalist! page). After graduating from the Naturalist is Training class, you are considered a Master Naturalist. In order to become a Certified Master Naturalist, you must complete 40 hours of volunteer service and 8 hours of advanced training.

CODE OF ETHICS

Each member, in striving to meet the mission, goals, and objectives of the Master Naturalist Program, pledges to:

1.      Subscribe to the highest standards of integrity and conduct.
2.      Promote and support the statewide and local Master Naturalist Program.
3.      Respect the sponsors of Pinnacle Mountain State Park and their roles and expectations.
4.      Disseminate appropriate information to promote understanding of, and appreciation for,
         the values of our natural resources.
5.      Strive to increase knowledge and skills to advance as a Master Naturalist Volunteer.
6.      Promote competence as a Master Naturalist Volunteer by supporting high standards of
         education, service, and performance.
7.      Encourage the use of sound biological information in education and outreach and in
         management decisions.
8.      Support fair and uniform standards of service and treatment of those engaged in the
         Master Naturalist Program.
9.      Know and follow established program guidelines and policies.
10.    Abide by chapter bylaws.
11.    Avoid use of the Master Naturalist title, logos and trademarks for personal endeavors
          and/or profit and political arenas.
12.    Act as trustworthy and ethical stewards of the environment.
13.    Never inappropriately disturb or harass wildlife, never inappropriately remove anything
          from its natural state or arena.