Advanced Training (AT) – events on this page (other than the certification classes) have been approved for Advanced Training; at least 8 hours per calendar year are required as part of the certification requirement
- Become a Master Nauralist; the Master Naturalist certification classes are conducted at various locations throughout Bell County selected for their suitability for the topics of the day. The Central Texas Chapter usually conducts the Master Naturalist training classes in the Spring. If you are interested in becoming a Master Naturalist, please leave us a message on the “Contact Us” page or email our Membership Chairperson at ctmn.bell@gmail.com
- May 18-19, 2012, Lone Star Regional Native Plant Conference, Stephen F Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX; For additional information click here or call (936) 468-4404; preregistration is required.
- May 22, 2012, Fossil Identification, Pamela Owen, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; classroom instruction to start at Belton Church of Christ (where we have our bi-monthly meetings) followed by 2 hours of field work at Miller Springs; bring walking stick, hats, suncreen, water. The number of participants is limited to 45, so, if you are planning to attend, please register with Zoe Rascoe.
- Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Flora and Fauna of Central Texas, each Saturday April 2 – June 9, contact the Wildflower Center for more information.and Aquatic Systems research, Baylor University.
- June 13, 2012, Wetlands Plant ID, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., cost of $40.00 includes course material; provides participant with an understanding of wetland plant ecology and adaptations, and the reources to identify plant species in the field. Workshop will be held at the Baylor Science Building, 101 Bagby Ave, Waco; presented by Center for Reservoir and Aquatic Systems Research.
