To be certified as a master naturalist, a person must complete 8 hours of advanced training each year.
We hope that as you complete a training session, you will share some of what you learned by posting to one of our blogs.
Guidelines
1. All advanced training opportunities must be approved by the chapter PRIOR to participation.
2. Educational television shows do NOT count toward advanced training.
3. Travel time is NOT included in counting advanced training hours.
4. The training opportunity must meet the following criteria:
- promote the learning and development of naturalist skills
- provide the knowledge and skills to work in volunteer efforts
- provide the opportunity to focus interests in one or a few specific topics
- build on the core curriculum provided during the chapter’s basic training
- provide natural resource management issues and information applicable to Texas
Forms
Advanced Training Request Form. Submit to the Advanced Training Committee chairman, Dave Redden, at least 7 days prior to the training date.
Advanced Training Activity Log (Excel file or pdf file). Email to the Membership Committee Chairman, Carol Daniels, within 7 days after the close of each quarter (March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31).
More Information
Texas Master Naturalist Guidelines for Advanced Training and Volunteer Activities
