TEXAS MASTER NATURALIST
Indian Trail Chapter
Applicant Information
Application
Dear Applicant:
The goal of the Texas Master Naturalist program is to develop knowledgeable volunteers to increase public awareness, understanding and appreciation of our natural resources and to promote stewardship, the principles of responsible, sustainable development, and renewable natural resources through education and active citizen participation.
This course provides a conceptual understanding of our natural systems and the detrimental, long-term consequences of imbalances and faulty management. It also includes essential information and strategies to restore, regenerate, nurture and conserve our indigenous plant species and animal habitats. The program enhances your love of nature with research-based scientific knowledge. You receive training in wildlife and natural resource management taught by local experts in the field and customized to focus on the native ecosystems of North Central Texas, Ellis and Navarro Counties, specifically. You also have the opportunity for advanced training in specialized subjects that interest you.
In return for this training, you provide your community with at least 40 hours of volunteer services per year in the form of educational activities, projects, outreach or service.
Requirements to become a certified Master Naturalist volunteer:
- Attend all scheduled classes and field trips • 40 volunteer hours of service • 8 advanced training hours
These requirements must be completed by November 15, 2016.
Fees: The Training Program tuition is $150. This fee pays for the Texas Master Naturalist manual, handouts, speakers and background check. The fee is $100 for a second family member when one manual is shared.
Background Check: The State Master Naturalist Office requires each participant to pass a background check in order to protect youth and adults with whom we work.
Liability Waiver: The State also requires each class member to sign a liability waiver.
Class size is limited. Selection criteria include: Interest in the program, availability for volunteer service and commitment to stewardship of our natural resources. Please complete the attached application and mail it to: Indian Trail Chapter, Texas Master Naturalist, 701 South I-35, Suite #3; Waxahachie, TX 75165.
Application deadline is July 20, 2016. All applicants will be notified of their status no later than
July 30, 2016. Fees will be collected after acceptance notification and before the first class.
This program is intended to serve persons of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, gender, religion, disability or national origin. We seek to provide reasonable accommodations for all persons with disabilities. Please advise us as soon as possible of auxiliary aid or services that you require.
Thank you for your interest in the Texas Master Naturalist program. We look forward to your participation in this educational and beneficial volunteer program.
Sincerely,
Lynn Wisakowsky, Training Committee Chair
Indian Trail Chapter
Texas Master Naturalist
214-802-6993 • training@itmnc.com