We are the Big Country Chapter of Texas Master Naturalist!
Our 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.
Master Naturalist Training – Now Accepting Applications!
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, Tom Green & Brown 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. You can find the application here. Applications are due by 5 pm on Thursday, July 31st 2025. See the below flyer for more information.
2025 Master Naturalist Training Application
Want to get to know us better?
Join us for one of our monthly hikes on the first Saturday of each month at Lake Abilene, or come to one of our monthly Star Parties at Abilene State Park (held in the soccer field area). These events are a great way to meet our amazing volunteers, enjoy the outdoors, and learn more about who we are and what we do. We’d love to see you there!
We have some great summer programs coming up and our Master Naturalist Basic Training is starting soon. See below for more information!
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.
