2022 Class Information
The 2022 class will be held from Thursday, August 18 through Thursday, November 17.
Classes will be held in-person from 5:00-9:00 pm weekly on Thursdays. If public health issues make it unwise for us meet in person, class sessions will be conducted via Zoom. In addition to Thursday class sessions, each participant will be required to participate in at least three field trips during the class term. Individuals will select the field trips they will attend based on their schedule availability and interest. Field trip selection will occur in August.
Applications for the 2022 class will be submitted online. A link to the application form will be available here from June 1-30. Late applications will not be accepted.
We try to admit all who apply, but if demand exceeds our capacity, then we will admit those who are committed to becoming an active Certified Master Naturalist (volunteering more than 40 hours per year on projects approved by the chapter).
Those who are accepted will receive offers for admission by July 5. Those who accept admission must pay tuition by July 19.
Please see additional class information below.
General Class Information
Classes are held at the Urban Ecology Center located at Phil Hardberger Park—West (8400 N.W. Military Highway) in north-central San Antonio.
Applicants must be age 18 or older.
The training fee of $200 will pay for the Texas Master Naturalist Curriculum, a name badge, a chapter t-shirt, supplies and membership dues for the initial year. NOTE: A limited number of partial scholarships will be available.
Application to the Texas Master Naturalist, Alamo Area Chapter (AAMN) is open to all individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of socioeconomic level, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age (18 or older), or disability.
AAMN utilizes the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Volunteer Management System (VMS) online reporting tool to record volunteer service hours. Use of this reporting system is mandatory for all Texas Master Naturalists. We also utilize e-mail, Google Group and other online tools to communicate and collaborate with students. All online tools are internet-based and can be accessed from any computer or tablet. All students accepted into the program must learn and use VMS and all communication and collaboration tools we utilize. We will provide training on the use of these computer applications during class.
Background Checks and Waivers: All AAMN training applicants must agree to a photo and liability waiver, in addition to a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department background check. A link to the required background check form will be sent after class acceptance. A driver’s license is required to complete the online form. There is no cost to you for the background check. This TPWD background check is mandatory of all Texas Master Naturalists, new and current, regardless of previous or other current background checks. After the initial TPWD background check, background check updates are required every 3 years.
Ethics and Standards of Conduct: Please review and ensure that you understand and can pledge to abide by the Texas Master Naturalist Ethics and Standards of Conduct.
Open Carry of Firearms: Texas Master Naturalists shall not openly carry firearms while volunteering, in accordance with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department policy concerning open carry of firearms.
Chapter Dues: The Alamo Area chapter collects $12 annual membership dues from each of its members. These are due by January 1 of each year.
For training-related questions: training2@alamomasternaturalist.org