The Louisiana Master Naturalists of Greater New Orleans is a community of citizens interested in engaging with the natural environment through education, stewardship, and volunteering.

Become a Certified Master Naturalist

The LMN Certification Program is offered each Fall and Spring.  This certification connects you with a diverse knowledge-base in Louisiana natural history by offering academic lectures and in-the-field workshops taught by experts in the disciplines of ecology, biology, geomorphology, and resource management.  The Master Naturalist Program enables participants to learn about the nature of Louisiana's varied physiographic regions, its flora and fauna, and connections between our valued environment, culture, and economy.  For more information, click here. 
​*Registration for the Spring 2019 class is presently full.  We are accepting applications for the Fall 2019 course and the wait list for Spring 2019.  Please submit your registration now to reserve a spot or to get on a wait list*

Rendezvous 2018 

Friday, March 15 - Sunday, March 17, 2019  
Fontainebleau State Park in Mandeville, Louisiana

The Louisiana Master Naturalist Association (LMNA) is pleased to announce the 4th Annual Rendezvous, a statewide meeting of the seven master naturalist chapters in Louisiana.   Save the date for this event where you will obtain continuing education hours by participating in the highly informative sessions, you will meet and interact with Master Naturalists from across the state of Louisiana, and you will enjoy the wonderful environment provided by Fontainebleau State Park.  

Also, consider volunteering for one of the Rendezvous Committees.  Your help is needed to make this event a success, and you will earn your required volunteer hours.

For registration and more information visit:
http://www.louisianamasternaturalist.org/rendezvous.html
​ Stay tuned for further details as they become available.

Donate to LMNGNO

The Louisiana Master Naturalists of Greater New Orleans is an organization supported solely by our membership.  We accept payment by check, money order, and PayPal. 
​Please consider donating if you support our mission!

Parishes supported by LMN Greater New Orleans Chapter