2026 SOWEGA Master Naturalist ProgramOnline Registration Survey The Georgia Master Naturalist program is an adult environmental education course developed by the UGA Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources and UGA Cooperative Extension for people who wish to be more informed about habitats, natural resources and the natural environments of our state.
This program is a combination of lectures and outside hands-on learning experiences through field studies and relevant resources. The program subject matter follows a standard format but is adjusted to meet local conditions and draw upon local expertise in the instructors. This course is a series of weekly programs with specific environmental topics such as natural resources, habitats, urban ecology, water, wetlands, forests, identification of trees and other plants, insects, wildlife, etc.
Applicants must register by completing this survey and by paying the registration fee before the deadline. Class size is limited. This program requires moderate hiking and physical ability.
Program Time & Date: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm, Wednesdays, October 14 - December 9, 2026
Location: Chehaw Park & Zoo, Albany, GA (105 Chehaw Park Rd, Albany, GA 31701)
Registration Fee: $250 due before the registration deadline.
The registration fee covers 50 hours of instruction, learning materials & handouts, a Georgia Master Naturalist T-shirt, a nametag, a certificate of completion and refreshments. The participants will be responsible for the cost of transportation and for lunch on their own.
Registration Deadline: 5:00 pm, October 9, 2026.
For more information about this program, contact County Extension Coordinator Vivek Bist at (229) 436-7216 or [email protected].
2026 SOWEGA Master Naturalist Program
This program is a combination of lectures and outside hands-on learning experiences through field studies and relevant resources. The program subject matter follows a standard format but is adjusted to meet local conditions and draw upon local expertise in the instructors. This course is a series of weekly programs with specific environmental topics such as natural resources, habitats, urban ecology, water, wetlands, forests, identification of trees and other plants, insects, wildlife, etc.
Applicants must register by completing this survey and by paying the registration fee before the deadline. Class size is limited. This program requires moderate hiking and physical ability.
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