OUR MISSION
The Texas Master Naturalist 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 for the State of Texas.
What it means to become a Texas Master Naturalist
ABOUT US
The Brush y Canyons Chapter serves Medina, Uvalde, and Kinney Counties, a region known for its remarkable natural diversity. From the rolling Texas Hill Country in the north to the South Texas Plains in the south, and with six rivers flowing through our three-county service area, our region is home to an incredible variety of native plants, wildlife, and ecosystems.
Established in 2022, our chapter is growing quickly and is committed to promoting conservation, education, and community engagement. We celebrated the completion of our fourth Master Naturalist certification class in the spring of 2026 and continue to expand our impact through volunteer service and partnerships.
We are proud to partner with organizations that help protect and showcase our region’s natural resources, including Garner State Park, Kickapoo Cavern State Park, El Progreso Memorial Library, Lost Maples State Natural Area, and Uvalde National Fish Hatchery.
Want to learn more about what our chapter is doing?
Stay up to date with the Brush y Canyons Chapter by reading our latest Canyon Echo newsletter. Inside you’ll find volunteer highlights, educational programs, field trips, conservation projects, and other chapter news.
📄 Featured Newsletter
Looking for previous editions? Visit our News & Updates page to browse past issues and see how our chapter has grown through volunteer service, education, and stewardship.
You can also visit our Volunteer Projects page to explore current opportunities to serve our communities and help conserve the unique natural resources of the Brush y Canyons region.
If you’re interested in becoming a Texas Master Naturalist, we’d love to hear from you! Contact us at [email protected] to learn about upcoming training classes, or join us as a guest at one of our monthly chapter meetings. Meeting information can be found on this page, and visitors are always welcome.
The Texas Master Naturalist Program is coordinated jointly by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will provide equal opportunities in programs and employment to all persons, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, and gender, pursuant to state and federal law.