This page contains documents which new and existing chapters will need in forming and maintaining their local Chapter; Youth Protection Standards background check information has been added under ‘Master Naturalist Policies’ below:
Chapter Bylaws & Operating Handbook
- Read Me First (updated April 2013)
- Chapter Bylaws Template
- Chapter Operating Handbook Template
- Roadmap for Existing Chapters
- Roadmap for New Chapters
Chapter Guidelines
Master Naturalist Policies
State Program Overview
- Master Naturalist Program Overview (PowerPoint)
- Master Naturalist Program Overview (pdf)