Bluestem Master Naturalists
Welcome to the Bluestem Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalist program. The mission of the program 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. Many communities and organizations rely on such citizen volunteers for implementing youth education programs; for operating parks, nature centers, and natural areas; and for providing leadership in local natural resource conservation efforts. In fact, a short supply of dedicated and well-informed volunteers is often cited as a limiting factor for community-based conservation efforts.
As such, Bluestem Chapter volunteers serve the communities within Grayson County by providing programs related to environmental issues; assisting Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge with Youth First programs, school-based field trips, and trail maintenance; partnering with Eisenhower State Park on such projects as bird watches and prairie restoration; and working with the AgriLife Extension office on Youth Conservation Day and other projects as needed.
If you would like more information or are interested in joining our group, go to Contact Us under the About Us tab.
2019 Fall Training Classes to Begin on August 8
The Bluestem Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalist program invites you to become part of an exciting program for Grayson County. The mission of this program is to develop and certify a group of well-informed volunteers who will provide education, outreach, and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas within our community. This program, now in its 7th year in Grayson County and counting 45+ members, will offer you the opportunity to learn essential information and strategies to restore and conserve our indigenous… Read More →
Bluestem Chapter Completes Seven Years of Service
The Bluestem Chapter of Texas Master Naturalist was chartered in December 2012 and completes seven years of service to Grayson County in December 2019. Members have served as volunteers, giving thousands of service hours, at Eisenhower State Park, Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, and various other sites throughout the county. Charter members are Cathy Van Bebber, Gerry Shehan, Donna Rogers, Ginger Mynatt, Luna McMeen, Doris Floyd, Jack Chiles, Andrew Blacklock, Sue Abernathy, and Marie Lynn. The chapter has grown to a membership of 50 plus.