The Texas Master Naturalist Program’s 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. Our chapter proudly serves Denton, Cooke and Wise counties.
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The Texas Master Naturalist program is a partnership between the Texas AgriLife Extension Service, Texas Parks & Wildlife, and other local partners.
Upcoming Events
Applications for the
2026 Initial Training Class are closed.
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Please check the Texas Master Naturalist Program website for other local Chapter Training opportunities.
Join us at the July Chapter meeting
How to Build a Park: Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
presented by
Kate Fisher,
Park Interpreter || Park Ranger,
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, TPWD
July 16, 2026 – Meet and greet at 9:00 am, meeting from 9:30 am through about 12:00 pm.
Denton County Southwest Courthouse
6200 Canyon Falls Dr. Flower Mound, TX
Originally purchased in 2011, Palo Pinto Mountains has become the newest state park in Texas. But what goes into building a park? Come and hear from a ranger about the steps taken to balance outdoor recreation opportunities for Texans while also conserving wild spaces. From shielding starry skies to protecting historic waterways, this park will offer a natural sanctuary for generations to come.
Kate Fisher is a native Texan, born and raised in Fort Worth. Despite limited access to the outdoors growing up, her fascination for animals and the natural environment persisted from a young age. This quickly turned into a deep-seated passion for protecting wildlife and wild spaces, which took Kate to Tarleton State University to study wildlife biology. Having worked for the Corps of Engineers and Abilene
State Park, Kate developed a love for interpretation to share the wonders of the outdoors with others. This brought her to Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, which sits halfway between two major metropolitan areas of Texas.
Kate is so excited to be a part of helping others discover the great outdoors! Whether she’s teaching someone the history of the land, a weird animal fact, a new skill, or helping to create a more accessible experience, Kate strives to introduce the outdoors to others the same way that so many did for her, in a way that is memorable and welcoming.
Our Community Services
FREE NATURE EDUCATION and LAND MANAGEMENT GUIDANCE!
Adult education is provided through our Speakers Bureau. Youth education is provided through the Science with Attitude (SWAt) program. We also provide technical guidance for small acreage landowners. Select a topic below for more information.
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.
Margaret meade
Contribute to Citizen Science
Each year during fall and spring migrations, nearly two billion birds travel through Texas navigating with the night sky in one of the planet’s great wildlife spectacles.
However, as they pass over big cities on their way, they can become disoriented by bright artificial lights and skyglow, often causing them to collide with buildings or windows.
We encourage everyone to turn off non-essential lights at night from 11 pm – 6 am during the full fall and spring migration periods, and where conflicts apply, prioritize lights out during the critical peak migration periods.
LIGHTS OUT, TEXAS!
Providing Safe Passage for
Nocturnal Migrants
Volunteering has many benefits, including opportunities to share your talents, learn new skills, make an impact on your community, and reduce stress.
Not a Texas Master Naturalist, but want to volunteer?View volunteer opportunities in your area!
Our Partners and Affiliates
Texas Parks and Wildlife
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Carrollton Parks and Recreation
Denton County Master Gardeners Association
Denton Parks and Recreation
Friends of Furneaux Creek Nature Trail
Friends of LLELA
Keep Denton Beautiful
Keep Flower Mound Beautiful
Keep Trophy Club Wild
Lewisville Parks and Recreation
Native Plant Society of Texas – Trinity Forks
Native Prairies Association of Texas
Texas Conservation Alliance
Texas Nature Conservancy
The Flower Mound Foundation
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