Our Mission…
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.
Master Naturalist Training – Now Accepting Applications!
We are now accepting applications for this year’s Master Naturalist training. You can find the application here. Applications are due by 5 pm on Thursday, July 31st 2025. See the below flyer for more information.
Who can apply for Master Naturalist Training – The Big Country Chapter serves Taylor, Callahan, Coleman, Eastland, Fisher, Jones, Haskell, Knox, Nolan, Runnels, Shackelford, Stephens, Throckmorton, Concho and Tom Green County. Residents in Tom Green County will have the option of attending five of the trainings virtually from a San Angelo location, to be announced at a later time.
2025 Master Naturalist Training Application
Our Meetings…
Monthly meetings are usually held on the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm at the Taylor County Extension Office in Abilene, Texas. Some meetings are held at other locations for special programs. We are also involved with a variety of other events throughout the community. The Big Country Chapter of Master Naturalists includes 14 counties: Taylor, Callahan, Coleman, Eastland, Fisher, Jones, Haskell, Knox, Nolan, Runnels, Shackelford, Stephens, Throckmorton and Tom Green County.
Visit our StoryMap to learn more about our work in the Big Country Area.
Our Purpose…
to provide education, outreach, and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas within our community.
