Texas Master Naturalist 2026 Annual Meeting – Sponsorship and Vendor Opportunity

Dear conservation friends,

Put it on your calendar now as we prepare for the 2026 Texas Master Naturalist Annual Meeting, an event to gather, learn, and celebrate another year of the Texas Master Naturalist Program. This year’s event will be held October 22–25, 2026, in Waco, Texas .

Waco sits at a unique ecological crossroads where the Blackland Prairie meets the Cross Timbers, creating a rich mosaic of grasslands, woodlands, and riparian corridors along the Brazos River. This setting offers an exceptional backdrop for discovery, hands-on learning, and field-based exploration for Master Naturalists.

The Annual Meeting provides an opportunity for Texas Master Naturalist volunteers from around the state to gather, participate in hands-on educational seminars, and complete Advanced Training requirements within one weekend. It is also a chance for program participants and partners to network, share ideas, and learn from efforts happening across Texas. Attendance typically exceeds 600+ participants, including volunteers, partners, and members of the public.

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Sponsorship

As we prepare for our 2026 Annual Meeting, we are seeking sponsorship support from partners, organizations, and chapters. Sponsorships help reduce registration costs for volunteers and enhance the overall experience of the event.

All sponsors will receive recognition through conference communications, signage, printed materials, and announcements. Additional recognition increases by sponsorship level, including opportunities such as vendor booth space, awards dinner table reservations, and featured visibility in conference materials and online platforms .

Sponsorship Levels:

• Friend – $150
• Ecologist – $300
• Steward – $500
• Conservationist – $1,000 (includes optional vendor booth)
• Guardian – $3,000 (includes reserved awards dinner table + materials in attendee bags)
• Naturalist – $5,000+ (includes featured organizational highlight)

To become a sponsor, please visit the registration portal or contact our office directly:
👉 https://cvent.me/rr7ZyP

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Vendors

We are excited to once again host vendors and exhibitors offering naturalist-related goods, artwork, plants, educational materials, and outreach opportunities.

Vendor booths will be located in the Brazos Ballroom at the Waco Convention Center, with ample time built into the schedule for attendee engagement during breaks and networking events .

Vendor Details:

• Booth includes one 6’ table and two chairs
• Setup: Thursday, October 22 (1:00–3:00 PM)
• Breakdown: by Sunday, October 25 (10:00 AM)
• Vendor Fees:
  • Commercial: $300
  • Non-Profit: $150

We kindly ask all vendors to donate an item to the Silent Auction, which supports scholarship opportunities for Master Naturalists.

To register as a vendor, use the same portal:
👉 https://cvent.me/rr7ZyP

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Make Plans to Attend

Programming will begin with optional pre-meeting field sessions on Wednesday and continue through Sunday morning. A full agenda and registration pricing will be available July 1, and registration will open August 1 at 8:00 AM CT .

We encourage you to begin planning now to allow flexibility in your schedule and take full advantage of field sessions, training opportunities, and networking events.

To learn more about the Texas Master Naturalist Annual Meeting, visit:
https://txmn.tamu.edu/2026-annual-meeting

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Over the last 25 years, the Texas Master Naturalist Program has grown tremendously, with more than 17,000 trained volunteers across 45+ chapters, contributing over 500,000 service hours annually to conservation, education, and natural resource management across Texas .

Thank you for your continued support of the Texas Master Naturalist Program. We hope to see you in Waco this October!

Sincerely,
The Texas Master Naturalist Program State Office
Mary Pearl, Michelle, and Hannah

Mary Pearl Meuth
Texas Master Naturalist Program Assistant State Coordinator
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
E-mail: [email protected]
Cell: (727) 366-1144
495 Horticulture Dr, 2138 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-2138

Texas Master Naturalist – http://txmn.tamu.edu
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.  to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas within their communities.