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 Program
are now open!
Click here to see the preliminary schedule
Click here to apply
Join us at the April Chapter meeting for a presentation by Suzanne Tuttle,
Plant ecologist and retired manager of Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge,
TMN – Cross Timbers Chapter
April 16, 2026 – Meet and greet at 9:00 am, meeting from 9:30 am through about 12:00 pm.
Denton County Administrative Courthouse (DCAC) – 3rd Floor Conference Room
1 Courthouse Drive, Denton, TX
Miles and Miles of Texas: My Visit-Every-State-Park Retirement Adventure
Suzanne Tuttle is a plant ecologist who retired in 2016 as Manager of the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge after a 23-year career at the park. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from UT Arlington and an Associate of Applied Science degree in Horticulture from Tarrant County Junior College (now TCC).
Suzanne has taught training classes for various North Texas chapters of the Texas Master Naturalist program since 1999 and helped found the Cross Timbers Chapter. Her first retirement project was to visit every Texas State Park and State Natural Area. The COVID pandemic slowed her progress for a couple of years, but she joyfully completed her quest on October 22, 2022 at Palmetto State Park near San Antonio. This presentation touches on her adventures and the insights she gained on her multi-year quest.
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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