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 50 Texas Master Naturalist™ 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

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Our chapter meetings are open to the public! Have you been thinking about adopting some landscape practices and plantings that are more drought, heat and cold tolerant? Xeriscaping could be the answer, but it can seem a daunting task. Whether looking for small changes or a complete overhaul, Stan Simons will have information you can use. A May 2024 tornado destroyed his traditional landscaping so he turned it into an opportunity to move his yard to a xeriscape design. Perhaps his experience will give you ideas for your own landscape.

Terry Rascoe has shared some of his images from the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse from Searcy, Arkansas for those who did not get the full experience through Texas clouds. Next US Total Solar Eclipse: 2045!

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?

You are invited to visit our monthly chapter meetings to learn about our projects and training opportunities, hear a presentation on Central Texas natural resource topics, 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 (3003 N. Main St) and are open to the public.