Jr Naturalists Seining the Little Brazos River
What
This program is designed to enhance appreciation for and understanding of plants and animals living in the Brazos Valley. Successful completion of eight hours of hands-on training culminates in a certificate.
Each session includes the following on-site activities:
- Preserved specimen demonstration
- Specimen touch table
- Activity table (demonstrations, simulations, question/answer)
- Kid’s craft table
- Additional information for adults
Who
Participants
- Brazos Valley area students, ages 7-9, accompanied by a parent
Trainers
- Members, Brazos Valley Chapter, Texas Master Naturalists
All trainers have voluntarily undergone background security screening for working with children.
Sponsors
- Brazos Valley Chapter, Texas Master Naturalists
- Texas AgriLife Extension Service
When
The four-week training program runs weekly each Tuesday evening in June.
| Topics |
| Texas Coast |
| Rivers, Streams, & Ponds |
| Post-oak Prairie |
| Your Big Backyard |
Where
TBA
Why
The program culminates in certification as a Junior Naturalist and entitles the certificate holder and his or her parents to participate in a half-day Saturday field trip led by a TMN volunteer.
How Much
The program is offered at no charge, but student participants must be accompanied by a parent.
