Since 1983, the Field Naturalist Program has drawn ecologists, biologists, policy-makers, planners, educators, and others who have the moxie to break new environmental ground.
40+ Years of Professional Conservation Training
Our hallmarks are cross-disciplinary field science, problem-solving, and effective communication. Rather than a thesis, students complete a master's project for a sponsoring environmental organization that aligns with their career goals. They graduate with on-the-ground conservation experience.
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200+ Environmental Careers Launched
Our graduates are sought-after leaders in stewardship, conservation, policy, and place-based education. Whether they work in boardrooms, backyards, or bogs, Field Naturalists stand out as holistic problem-solvers. Well over 90% go on to careers in the environmental field, half in leadership roles.
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