Explore the “Palisaded” Plains with Us!
Started in 2006, our Chapter includes the cities of Midland, Odessa, Big Spring, Andrews and more.
We meet the 3rd Thursday of the month, 6:30-8:30 p.m., when we get together to learn about new things and celebrate our community spirit. Meetings are free and open to the public. To find out topics and location of meetings, follow us on Facebook or see our Calendar. Come to a meeting to find out how to learn, explore and volunteer with us.
LETMN members and trainees participate in a variety of community projects including NABA Butterfly Counts, Monarch tagging, Watersong Wild Space Programs, Sibley Nature Center Programs, Keep Midland Beautiful trash pick-up, Adopt-A-Loop and so much more.
For more information email us at: [email protected].
Come chase birds, butterflies, horned lizards and more with us!
INITIAL TRAINING CLASS FOR 2027 WILL START IN JANUARY
There will be 40+ hours of Initial Training classes scheduled starting in January of 2027. Training will include a combination of classroom and field opportunities. You will need to attend enough sessions to earn a total of 40 hours. We will have a variety of topics and speakers.
Cost for new trainees is $125.
Couples that only need one textbook can go through the training program for $180.
If you are interested in becoming a member of LETMN, please fill out the registration form or email us at [email protected].
2027 Pre-Registration is Now Open! Limited Spots Available, Register Today!
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To see what happened in 2026 and find out more about how to certify, click on the flyer below.
Texas Master Naturalists’ Mission
The Texas Master Naturalist Program’s mission is to develop a corps of well-informed volunteers to provide education, outreach, and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas within their communities for the State of Texas.
LETMN wants to encourage citizens of the region to explore their natural surroundings, to identify the most common plants and animals in their environment, and to learn the natural and human history of their region. To learn more click on the icons below.
Why “Palisaded” you ask? Check out this wonderful introduction to the history of the Llano Estacado through the Sibley Nature Center Podcast to learn the answer to this question and lots more! Sibley Nature Center PODCAST Episode 1: Human History of the Llano Estacado.