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Welcome to the Central Texas Chapter

 

We are a volunteer service organization.  The Central Texas Chapter, founded in 2010, has members from Bell and surrounding counties and is one of approximately 49 Texas Master Naturalistâ„¢ Chapters. Through education, outreach and service we are dedicated to management and conservation of natural resources and natural areas within our communities. 



  • It is a bug cafe!
  • Best way to ID a snake is to look it in they eyes (not!)
  • Beetle collection on display at Mother Neff State Park event
  • Benches installed at Miller Springs Nature Center
  • Birdwatching at Ft. Hood – goldern cheeked warblers to eagles
  • Learn how to figure out what animal left its skull in the woods
  • Black light set up for National Moth Night
  • Chapter meetings are open to the public
  • Water critter sample collection at Nolan Creek
  • It’s good to celebrate accomplishments with a picnic in the country
  • Touch a Beetle Booth at Earth Day event
  • Mary Ann Everett reaches 4000 hours of service!
  • Water ecology class with Dr. June Wolfe at Nolan Creek
  • Reproduction mammal furs help us learn which animal is which

Applications will be accepted through early March. Note that class size is limited.
February 2023 Chapter Meeting

Check out the current edition of our newsletter, “The Tracker”

December 2022
December 2022 Tracker Newsletter
March 14, 2023 Chapter Meeting Announcement
Join us at our March Chapter Meeting for an update on research and projects of the Native Prairie Association of Texas.
July 2022 Chapter Meeting Announcement
Reid’s PowerPoint presentation on native plants can be viewed by clicking on the image above. If you do not have PowerPoint, click here for the pdf version.

Would you like to be a Texas Master Naturalist?

Tina installing plant identification signage at Mother Neff State Park

 Are you curious about nature?

 Do you enjoy being outdoors?

 Are you willing to share what you have learned?

 Do you want to be part of local conservation efforts?

Our 2023 Volunteer Training Course will start March 21, 2023. Registration for the 2023 course is now open through early March.

You are invited to visit our monthly chapter meetings to learn about our projects and training opportunities, and meet our hard-working volunteers. Our meetings are the 2nd Tuesday evening each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Belton Church of Christ.

Video: Texas Master Naturalists

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HztxXyKaPA

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Chapter News

Registration for our Spring training course to become a Texas Master Naturalist is open at this time (January 9, 2023). You can find additional information about the classes and the registration process on the "Volunteer Training Course" tab or by contacting our Registrar listed at the bottom of those pages.

We encourage you to spend time outside if you can, practice your plant and critter ID skills or learn to use the iNaturalist app!

In other helpful hints, practice social distancing, good hygiene habits, and stay safe~

Events Calendar

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  • February 2023

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9:00 am - 10:00 am

AAL Wildlife Survey

January 30 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

AAL Wildlife Survey

Observing and recording wildlife on the trail using INaturalist and Ebird. Bring your binoculars and your cell phone and help us in this Citizen Science Project!

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9:00 am - 10:00 am

Stream Team Monitoring @ Leon River

February 4 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Stream Team Monitoring @ Leon River

The Stream Team monitoring is designed to introduce the public to basic hands-on techniques in collecting water data including water temperature, oxygen content, salinity, sediment, and flow rate as a... Read More →

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1 event, 7

10:00 am - 11:00 am

AAL Wildlife Survey

February 7 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

AAL Wildlife Survey

Observing and recording wildlife on the trail using INaturalist and Ebird. Bring your binoculars and your cell phone and help us in this Citizen Science Project!

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1 event, 10

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Texas Trail Tamers

February 10 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Texas Trail Tamers

Working on the camp's trails, bring your work gloves and help us out!

1 event, 11

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Stream Team Monitoring – Nolan Creek

February 11 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Stream Team Monitoring – Nolan Creek

The Stream Team monitoring is designed to introduce the public to basic hands-on techniques in collecting water data including water temperature, oxygen content, salinity, sediment, and flow rate as a... Read More →

0 events, 12

1 event, 13

10:00 am - 11:00 am

AAL Wildlife Survey

February 13 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

AAL Wildlife Survey

Observing and recording wildlife on the trail using INaturalist and Ebird. Bring your binoculars and your cell phone and help us in this Citizen Science Project!

1 event, 14

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

CTMN Monthly Meeting

February 14 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

CTMN Monthly Meeting

Guest Speaker is Tommy Reader on Food and Housing for Birds in The Winter

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1 event, 16

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Miller Springs Workday

February 16 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Miller Springs Workday

Perform maintenance work like trail maintenance and invasive species removal at Miller Springs Nature Center.

0 events, 17

2 events, 18

2023-02-18

Mother Earth News Fair

Mother Earth News Fair

February 18 @ 8:00 am - February 19 @ 5:00 pm

Mother Earth News Fair

Run the CTMN booth and promote our 2023 classes

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Stream Team Monitoring – Lampasas River

February 18 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Stream Team Monitoring – Lampasas River

The Stream Team monitoring is designed to introduce the public to basic hands-on techniques in collecting water data including water temperature, oxygen content, salinity, sediment, and flow rate as a... Read More →

1 event, 19

2023-02-18

Mother Earth News Fair

Mother Earth News Fair

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1 event, 22

9:00 am - 11:00 am

Mother Neff Workday

February 22 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Mother Neff Workday

Bring your gloves and help us with park and trail maintenance

1 event, 23

8:00 am - 9:00 am

Bell County Museum Workday

February 23 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am

Bell County Museum Workday

Bring your gloves and yard tools and help us maintain the wildscapes around the Belton Museum

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2023-02-24

Better Homes and Garden Show

Better Homes and Garden Show

February 24 @ 8:00 am - February 26 @ 5:00 pm

Better Homes and Garden Show

Come help us run our CTMN information and gift shop booth and help spread the word about our amazing chapter!

8:30 am - 11:00 am Recurring Event

Pond Project @ US Army Corps of Engineers, Belton Dam Office (V)

February 24 @ 8:30 am - 11:00 am Recurring Event

Pond Project @ US Army Corps of Engineers, Belton Dam Office (V)

Maintain the pond at the USACE headquarters office.

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2023-02-24

Better Homes and Garden Show

1 event, 26

2023-02-24

Better Homes and Garden Show

Better Homes and Garden Show

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  • There are no events on this day.
January 30
January 30 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

AAL Wildlife Survey

  • There are no events on this day.
  • There are no events on this day.
February 4
February 4 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Stream Team Monitoring @ Leon River

February 7
February 7 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

AAL Wildlife Survey

February 10
February 10 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Texas Trail Tamers

February 11
February 11 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Stream Team Monitoring – Nolan Creek

February 13
February 13 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

AAL Wildlife Survey

  • There are no events on this day.
February 4
February 4 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Stream Team Monitoring @ Leon River

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February 7
February 7 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

AAL Wildlife Survey

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February 10
February 10 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Texas Trail Tamers

February 11
February 11 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Stream Team Monitoring – Nolan Creek

  • There are no events on this day.
February 13
February 13 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

AAL Wildlife Survey

February 14
February 14 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

CTMN Monthly Meeting

  • There are no events on this day.
February 16
February 16 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Miller Springs Workday

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February 18
February 18 @ 8:00 am - February 19 @ 5:00 pm

Mother Earth News Fair

February 18 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Stream Team Monitoring – Lampasas River

February 18
February 18 @ 8:00 am - February 19 @ 5:00 pm

Mother Earth News Fair

  • There are no events on this day.
  • There are no events on this day.
February 22
February 22 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Mother Neff Workday

February 23
February 23 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am

Bell County Museum Workday

February 24
February 24 @ 8:00 am - February 26 @ 5:00 pm

Better Homes and Garden Show

February 24 @ 8:30 am - 11:00 am Recurring Event

Pond Project @ US Army Corps of Engineers, Belton Dam Office (V)

February 24
February 24 @ 8:00 am - February 26 @ 5:00 pm

Better Homes and Garden Show

February 24
February 24 @ 8:00 am - February 26 @ 5:00 pm

Better Homes and Garden Show

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