The mission of the Trans-Pecos Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalist Program is to develop a group of well-informed volunteers to provide education,outreach and service dedicated toward the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas. Course topics include:
· Land Ethics · Geology · Invertebrate Biology
· Archeology · Desert Ecology · Botany
· Ornithology · Aquatics · Herpetology
Classes will be held each Thursday night from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Texas A&M
AgriLife Extension- Ascarate Annex- 301 Manny Martinez 79905. There are also six
Saturday field trips to area parks for hands-on training. To become a Certified Texas
Master Naturalist, trainees must complete:
· Attendance at all training classes, including field trips (60 hours total)
· 40 hours of volunteer service on approved projects within a year
· 8 hours of advanced training in approved classes within a year
· Pass a state-mandated background check
Class fee is $150. Class size is limited. Registration Deadline is February 1st, 2020