The Master Naturalist Trainee Class of 2012 has completed its scheduled training. If you missed any classes, please coordinate with Mary Ann or with Zoe to work out a makeup. Graduation and, for some, certification as Master Naturalists is scheduled for Tuesday, June 12, 2012, 6:00 p.m. at the Harris Community Center in Belton.

Click here to view the 2012 Class Schedule.

Texas Master Naturalist trainees must pass a background check and complete 40 hours of classroom training in the State Master Naturalist curriculum. In addition to the training class, to become certified, the Master Naturalist trainee must complete, by December 31, 40 hours of approved volunteer service work and 8 hours of approved Advanced Training each year.

Master Naturalist training is conducted by the Central Texas Chapter in the Spring of each year. If you are interested in becoming a Master Naturalist and need additional information, you may call 254-933-5305. The two forms required for registration are available from the selection below in both a download (save to your computer and complete manually) version and a fillable form version (a form which you can complete using your computer and then print the completed form). After completing the forms, sign and mail, or hand deliver them along with your registration fee to:
Texas Master Naturalists Central Texas Chapter ATTN: Mary Ann Everett 1605 N Main St Belton, TX 76513
Please note that the links below are to pdf documents and will appear different than the other parts of this site.
- 2012 Class Schedule and Locations
- 2012 Driving Directions and Maps (with a summary of the class schedule)
- 2012 New Class Photos
- 2012 Master Naturalist Trainee Application (fillable)
- 2012 Background Check Form (fillable)
- 2012 Master Naturalist Trainee Application (download)
- 2012 Background Check Form (download)
- 2012 Mentor responsibilities


