Extension Master Naturalists Speakers Bureau

Does your group need an educational program or speaker for a meeting? Try the Extension Master Naturalist (EMN) Speakers’ Bureau. Program speakers are trained by the Johnson County Extension Service and receive a minimum of 40 hours of training from Kansas State University plus additional advanced training.

The Extension Master Naturalist program is a volunteer educational service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas. Presentations are informal using a variety of teaching methods depending on the speaker and setting.

We request that there be at least 10 people per presentation.

Honoraria donated are greatly appreciated and will go to providing reference materials and assisting the various projects sponsored by Extension Master Naturalists.

Request a speaker for an Adult Presentation
Request a Children's Program
Request a Guided Field Excursion

For more information about the Speakers Bureau or to discuss potential topics, please call the Extension Office at (913)715-7010.

Some of our topics are listed below. It is an extensive list, as Master Naturalist volunteers have diverse interests and specialties.

Presentation and Program Topics

Audience

Astronomy

Pre-K through Highschool, Adults

Bats

Pre-K through Highschool, Adults

Birds

 Pre-K through Highschool, Adults, Field Excursion

Environmental Practices

 3rd Grade through Highschool, Adults

Geology

 Pre-K through Highschool, Adults, Field Excursion

Insects / Pollinators

 Pre-K through Highschool, Adults, Field Excursion

Mammals

Pre-K through Highschool, Adults, Field Excursion

Native Plants

Pre-K through Highschool, Adults, Field Excursion

Pollinator Prairie

Field Excursion

Invasive Species

Adults, Field Excursion

Reptiles and Amphibians

Pre-K through Highschool, Adults, Field Excursion

Water

 Pre-K through Highschool, Adults, Field Excursion

Famous Nature Writers

 3rd Grade through Highschool, Adults

Popular Presentations you may be interested in! Be sure to mention the title you're interested in when filling out a request.

  • Hummingbirds
  • Remnant Prairies of Kansas City
  • Bluebird Houses: What to Expect
  • Prothonotary Warblers: Swamp Candles in Kansas
  • Purple Martins
  • Simple Things You Can Do
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