Any graduate of a South Carolina Master Naturalist program is welcome to join the Upstate Master Naturalist Association.

To join or renew your membership, please see Pay Dues in Quick Links on the right of each page.

Note: If you are paying for more than one member, please list the names of each member in an email to masternaturalisttreasurer@gmail.com

• UMNA Active Member fees are due by the end of the year for the following year (Dec 31 for Jan – Dec of the next year)
• A grace period of 30 days is given for dues to be paid (Until Jan. 31)
• After February 1, late payment of dues increases to $25
• After March 31, members who have not paid their dues are removed from the active members list and removed from emails regarding chapter activities.
• Inactive members may be reactivated by paying late dues fees. Membership renewal form link below.

If a new member or if personal information has changed, please provide updates using the form provided: PDF Word

We encourage master naturalist graduates to enter all of their advanced training and volunteer hours into the statewide database.

The S.C. Master Naturalist Program receives in-kind credit for every hour of service and training that graduates report. Find a list of opportunities to volunteer here.