Apply Here from June 1 – June 30
Come to our Open House on June 10 – see details here
Apply and be accepted, pay $175, & complete training.
Applications Accepted from June 1 – June 30
Applicants will be notified in July if accepted or not
Guests are welcome at our monthly meetings on the third Monday of each month in the Rose Room of the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Social time 6:30-7pm. Program 7-8 pm.
While you wait, join us at our volunteer projects.
CTMN Commitment
- Initial Training – Attendance at 10 of the 11 classes and 4 or the 5 field trips is required. Schedule will be posted before applications are open.
- 40 Volunteer Hours Annually
- 8 hours of Advanced Training Annually
Before applying, please consider whether you are able to commit to training and volunteering each year, as spots in the training classes are limited.
Once Accepted
If you are accepted, you will receive instructions to create a profile through the online Texas Parks and Wildlife Volunteer Management System. You will submit a background check and agree to the media waiver, confidentiality waiver, and Alternate Workforce waiver (liability release).
Cost: The fee to participate in training is $175. Included is the textbook and membership dues for the next calendar year. A few partial scholarships are available.
CTMN Volunteer Pledge
“I understand that in exchange for the training made possible through the Cross Timbers Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalist program, I will volunteer at least 40 hours of my time toward approved projects in Tarrant and Parker counties and complete 8 hours of advanced training within one calendar year.
I understand that I will become a Certified Texas Master Naturalist when I complete both the training and volunteer work and meet other requirements determined by CTMN.
I understand that to maintain an active status, I must complete 40 hours of volunteer service and 8 hours of advanced training each calendar year thereafter and meet other requirements determined by CTMN.”
[This program is intended to serve people regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, religion, disability, or national origin. CTMN seeks to provide reasonable accommodations for all persons with disabilities. Please advise CTMN of any auxiliary aid or service that you require, by emailing training@ctmn.org.]
Questions? Ask training@ctmn.org