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Midden Issues"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-4740becb wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/gbmn\/files\/2026\/03\/Feb-midden.png\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/gbmn\/files\/2026\/03\/Feb-midden.png ,https:\/\/txmn.org\/gbmn\/files\/2026\/03\/Feb-midden.png 780w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/gbmn\/files\/2026\/03\/Feb-midden.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/gbmn\/files\/2026\/03\/Feb-midden.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-13906\" width=\"590\" height=\"788\" 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Calendar of Events"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-google-calendar\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/calendar.google.com\/calendar\/embed?height=800&#038;wkst=1&#038;ctz=America%2FChicago&#038;showPrint=0&#038;showTitle=0&#038;src=Z2JhY3RtbmFyY2hpdmVAZ21haWwuY29t&#038;color=%23039BE5\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"border:0\" scrolling=\"no\" height=\"600\" width=\"100%\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>To add an event, please email <\/em><a href=\"mailto:calendar@gbactmn.org\"><em>Website Admins<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To add an event, please email Website 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Class Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Schedule: <\/strong>TBD<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trainees are responsible for tracking and reporting advanced training and volunteer service hours.\u00a0 All Master Naturalist Chapters use the Volunteer Management System (VMS) to report their hours.\u00a0 Navigate to the GBAC website and click on the Report Your Hours tab to report initial training, volunteer service and advanced training hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"blue_heading\">Certification Requirements<\/span><\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trainees must attend and log hours for a minimum of 40 class hours.  This will complete their initial training requirement.  These initial training hours do not count towards any volunteer service or advanced training hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Initial certification<\/strong> &#8211; You are not considered a Master Naturalist until you complete class <strong>and <\/strong>become initial certified.  To initial certify, you have to complete 40 hours of volunteer service and 8 hours of advanced training within 12 months from the last day of the training class. For example, if your class ends on May 1, 2025. You have until May 1, 2026 to complete these volunteer service and advanced training  hours.  You can start working on these hours as of the first day of your training class.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Re-certification<\/strong> &#8211; During your first year you might be able to re-certify which means to accumulate an additional 40 hours of volunteer service and an additional 8 hours of volunteer service before Dec 31th.  Each year there is a different recertification pin.  This means if you want the recertification pin the year you take class you&#8217;ll need to complete a total of 80 hours of volunteer service and 16 hours of advanced training by Dec 31.  On January 1st, the hour accumulation begins again for the recertification for those who have certified.  You&#8217;ll only have to complete 40 hours of volunteer service and 8 hours of advanced training to qualify for recertification every year after dues are paid.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Additional Recognition &#8211; Volunteer service hours are accumulated into lifetime totals.  Master Naturalists can qualify for milestone awards at 250, 500, 1000 hours and so on up to 30,000 hours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Who to Contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Questions about volunteer service opportunities, contact the <a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/gbmn\/board-of-directors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Volunteer Service Director<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Questions about advance training, contact the <a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/gbmn\/board-of-directors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Advanced Training Director<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Questions on hours and VMS reporting, contact the <a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/gbmn\/board-of-directors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Membership Director<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Schedule: TBD Trainees are responsible for tracking and reporting advanced training and volunteer service hours.\u00a0 All Master Naturalist Chapters use the Volunteer Management System (VMS) to report their hours.\u00a0 Navigate&#8230; <span class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/gbmn\/training-class-resources\/\">Read More &rarr;<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1418,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_crdt_document":"","_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"full-width-content","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"class_list":["post-13454","page","type-page","status-publish","entry"],"acf":[],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":false,"thumbnail":false,"medium":false,"medium_large":false,"large":false,"1536x1536":false,"2048x2048":false,"archive":false,"gform-image-choice-sm":false,"gform-image-choice-md":false,"gform-image-choice-lg":false},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"tracyellenwalpole","author_link":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/gbmn\/author\/tracyellenwalpole\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"Schedule: TBD Trainees are responsible for tracking and reporting advanced training and volunteer service hours.\u00a0 All Master Naturalist Chapters use the Volunteer Management System (VMS) to report their hours.\u00a0 Navigate... 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Participate in an outreach activity! These are usually events held in our community where we have a booth (usually a table) with (1) an easy educational activity (we have several to choose from) and (2) information on the Texas Master Naturalist program. It&#8217;s fun, rewarding and easy. But it&#8217;s impossible without volunteers. Please consider volunteering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Upcoming Outreach Events<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To find events, check our <a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/gbmn\/events\/\">calendar<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Other Ways To Help the Outreach Team<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you know of upcoming events that are geared towards promoting nature and volunteerism? If so, we might be able to staff a booth at the event. Send information (name of event and contact information) to <a href=\"mailto:outreach@gbactmn.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">outreach@gbactmn.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Speakers Bureau<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you have a passion for a special nature topic?&nbsp; Do you enjoy sharing your knowledge? Consider joining the GBAC TMN Speakers Bureau.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Speakers Bureau exists to educate the public about any and all things related to our favorite subject: Texas\u2019s Natural Resources! Speakers are members like you who engage civic and homeowner associations, non-profits, schools, and many other clubs and groups through in-person and\/or online presentations. Our Speakers Bureau offers a variety of speakers on a variety of subjects&nbsp; to groups looking for insightful, impactful programs.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re seeking enthusiastic speakers and fresh topics to be added to our Speakers Bureau. Whether birds set your heart a twitter or you think snakes are the best thing ever, whatever you are passionate about is a topic we\u2019d be interested in promoting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information or to sign up, contact <a href=\"mailto:outreach@gbactmn.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">outreach@gbactmn.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/gbmn\/files\/2025\/01\/L_Zeller_GMACMN-REI-event-1.jpeg-1-of-1.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/gbmn\/files\/2025\/01\/L_Zeller_GMACMN-REI-event-1.jpeg-1-of-1-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/gbmn\/files\/2025\/01\/L_Zeller_GMACMN-REI-event-1.jpeg-1-of-1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/gbmn\/files\/2025\/01\/L_Zeller_GMACMN-REI-event-1.jpeg-1-of-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/gbmn\/files\/2025\/01\/L_Zeller_GMACMN-REI-event-1.jpeg-1-of-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/gbmn\/files\/2025\/01\/L_Zeller_GMACMN-REI-event-1.jpeg-1-of-1-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GBAC&nbsp;Outreach events help the chapter fulfill the Texas Master Naturalists mission of &#8220;providing education, outreach, and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas within their&#8230; <span class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/gbmn\/education-outreach\/\">Read More &rarr;<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1418,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_crdt_document":"","_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"class_list":["post-13350","page","type-page","status-publish","entry","has-post-thumbnail"],"acf":[],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":false,"thumbnail":false,"medium":false,"medium_large":false,"large":false,"1536x1536":false,"2048x2048":false,"archive":false,"gform-image-choice-sm":false,"gform-image-choice-md":false,"gform-image-choice-lg":false},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"tracyellenwalpole","author_link":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/gbmn\/author\/tracyellenwalpole\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"GBAC&nbsp;Outreach events help the chapter fulfill the Texas Master Naturalists mission of &#8220;providing education, outreach, and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas within their... 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Issues"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/gbmn\/files\/2025\/01\/2025_Midden_Feb_v4.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"799\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/gbmn\/files\/2025\/07\/Feb2025-Midden-799x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/gbmn\/files\/2025\/07\/Feb2025-Midden-799x1024.jpg 799w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/gbmn\/files\/2025\/07\/Feb2025-Midden-234x300.jpg 234w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/gbmn\/files\/2025\/07\/Feb2025-Midden-768x984.jpg 768w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/gbmn\/files\/2025\/07\/Feb2025-Midden-1199x1536.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/gbmn\/files\/2025\/07\/Feb2025-Midden.jpg 1466w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>February 2025<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>February 2025 Midden \u2013 Table of Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Women in Nature: Mary Anning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2025 Board of Directors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Writings about Texas Geology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invasive spotlight: Common or House Sparrow<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A Good Year for Wild Texas Cats<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A Different Sort of Plague<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sylvan Beach Hawk Watch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Greater Roadrunner 2025 Pin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heritage Book Study<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feb\/Mar Activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/gbmn\/files\/2025\/01\/2025_Midden_Feb_v4.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click HERE for the February Midden<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/gbmn\/files\/2025\/03\/2025_Midden_April_v5-for-website.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"806\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/gbmn\/files\/2025\/07\/April2025-Midden-806x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13716\" srcset=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/gbmn\/files\/2025\/07\/April2025-Midden-806x1024.jpg 806w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/gbmn\/files\/2025\/07\/April2025-Midden-236x300.jpg 236w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/gbmn\/files\/2025\/07\/April2025-Midden-768x976.jpg 768w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/gbmn\/files\/2025\/07\/April2025-Midden-1209x1536.jpg 1209w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/gbmn\/files\/2025\/07\/April2025-Midden.jpg 1462w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 806px) 100vw, 806px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>April 2025<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>April 2025 Midden \u2013 Table of Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Women in Nature: Terry Hershey<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smiles and Hugs Rule at Beach Hero Art Exhibit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trash Bash Funny Fill-In<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invasive spotlight: Emerald Ash Borer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prairie Ponderings: Prairie Losses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Biosphere on Penang Hill, Penang, Malaysia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Big Picture: Our Eagles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heritage Book Study<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dolphin Challenge Results<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2025 Training Class Photo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apr\/May Activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/gbmn\/files\/2025\/03\/2025_Midden_April_v5-for-website.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click HERE for the April Midden<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/gbmn\/files\/2025\/05\/2025_Midden_June_v4.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"812\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/gbmn\/files\/2025\/07\/June-2025-Midden-812x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13717\" srcset=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/gbmn\/files\/2025\/07\/June-2025-Midden-812x1024.jpg 812w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/gbmn\/files\/2025\/07\/June-2025-Midden-238x300.jpg 238w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/gbmn\/files\/2025\/07\/June-2025-Midden-768x968.jpg 768w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/gbmn\/files\/2025\/07\/June-2025-Midden-1218x1536.jpg 1218w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/gbmn\/files\/2025\/07\/June-2025-Midden.jpg 1464w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 812px) 100vw, 812px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>June 2025<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>June 2025 Midden \u2013 Table of Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Women in Nature: Emily Dickinson<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Haiku Puzzles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grand Etang National Park and Forest Reserve<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A Walk on the Beach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connections: People, Place, Time and Birds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coastal Resilience Workshop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heritage Book Study<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sylvan Beach Spring Hawk Watch 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thank you GBA Master Naturalists<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Broad-winged Hawks on the Move<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June\/July Activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/gbmn\/files\/2025\/05\/2025_Midden_June_v4.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click HERE for the June Midden<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/gbmn\/files\/2025\/07\/Aug-Midden-image.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"549\" height=\"730\" src=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/gbmn\/files\/2025\/07\/Aug-Midden-image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/gbmn\/files\/2025\/07\/Aug-Midden-image.png 549w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/gbmn\/files\/2025\/07\/Aug-Midden-image-226x300.png 226w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 549px) 100vw, 549px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">August 2025 Midden &#8211; Table of Contents<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>President&#8217;s Corner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Women in Nature: Mary Treat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feathers, Fashion and a Forgotten Fight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heritage Book Study<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Burned Rock Middens: Texas\u2019 Earth Ovens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dune Plants: Their Ecological Roles and Historical Uses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>TMN Travels: My Hawaii Naturalist Adventure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Summer 2025 Reading Suggestions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invasive spotlight: Ant Species \u2013 Part 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beach Heroes Debut New Theme Song<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aug\/Sep Activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/gbmn\/files\/2025\/07\/2025_Midden_August_v3.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click HERE for the August Midden<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 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Galveston Bay area environment.<\/td><td>Armand Bayou Nature Center<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><strong>Sammy Ray Researcher Award:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong>Awarded for excellence in conducting environmental research of the Galveston Bay Area Ecosystem.&nbsp;<\/td><td>Laura Clark<\/td><\/tr><tr><td> <strong>Chapter Service Award:<\/strong>&nbsp;Awarded to an active Master Naturalist of the Galveston Bay Area Chapter for outstanding work and commitment to the success of our organization. <\/td><td>Judy Anderson, Mary Christian, Alice &amp; Wayne O\u2019Quin<\/td><\/tr><tr><td> <strong>Making a Difference Award:<\/strong>&nbsp;Awarded in recognition of an individual or individuals whose initiatives in preservation, restoration, education and\/or enhancement of our natural world have improved and\/or enriched the quality of the environment in the Galveston Bay area. <\/td><td>Cheryl Barajas, Mohammed Nasrullah, Lisa Hardcastle, Greg Ludwig 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Parker, Mary Dobberstine, Alyssa Goforth<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Chapter Service Award:<\/strong>&nbsp;Awarded to an active Master Naturalist of the Galveston Bay Area Chapter for outstanding work and commitment to the success of our organization.<\/td><td>Pam House<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Making a Difference Award:<\/strong>&nbsp;Awarded in recognition of an individual or individuals whose initiatives in preservation, restoration, education and\/or enhancement of our natural world have improved and\/or enriched the quality of the environment in the Galveston Bay area.<\/td><td>Marlynn Miller, Chuck Snyder<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2022 Year End Awards<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Dick Benoit Leadership Award<\/strong>: Awarded for extraordinary service, mentoring, leadership and dedication to our organization.<\/td><td>The Midden Team<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Beth Cooper Memorial Service Award<\/strong>: Awarded to a&nbsp;new Chapter member (2 years or less) in recognition&nbsp;of their volunteer service and dedication to the&nbsp;chapter.<\/td><td>Robert Mason, Tracy Walpole<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sara Snell Education Award: <\/strong>Awarded in recognition&nbsp;of initiatives in education about the Galveston Bay&nbsp;ecosystem.<\/td><td>Chris Anastas, Gene Fisseler<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Non profit Award:&nbsp;<\/strong>In recognition of a non profit for leadership in protecting and improving the Galveston Bay area environment.<\/td><td>Native Plant Society of Texas \u2013 Clear Lake Chapter<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Chapter Service Award:<\/strong>&nbsp;Awarded to an active Master Naturalist of the Galveston Bay Area Chapter for outstanding work and commitment to the success of our organization.<\/td><td>Cindy Liening, Gene Fisseler, Emily Morris, Cindy Howard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Making a Difference Award:<\/strong>&nbsp;Awarded in recognition of an individual or individuals whose initiatives in preservation, restoration, education and\/or enhancement of our natural world have improved and\/or enriched the quality of the environment in the Galveston Bay area.<\/td><td>Madeleine Barnes, Davis Clay, Maureen Nolan-Wilde, Patty Trimingham, Joanna Mendoza<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2021 Year End Awards <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td> <strong>Dick Benoit Leadership Award<\/strong>: Awarded for extraordinary service, mentoring, leadership and dedication to our organization. <\/td><td>Jim Duron<\/td><\/tr><tr><td> <strong>Beth Cooper Memorial Service Award<\/strong>: Awarded to a&nbsp;new Chapter member (2 years or less) in recognition&nbsp;of their volunteer service and dedication to the&nbsp;chapter. <\/td><td>Mohammed Nasrullah, <br>Meade LeBlanc<\/td><\/tr><tr><td> <strong>S<strong>ara Snell Education Award<\/strong>: <\/strong>Awarded in recognition&nbsp;of initiatives in education about the Galveston Bay&nbsp;ecosystem. <\/td><td>Diane Humes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sammy Ray Researcher Award<\/strong><\/td><td>Gulf Center for Sea<br>Turtle Research TXMN Volunteer Team<\/td><\/tr><tr><td> <strong><strong>Non profit Award:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong>In recognition of a non profit for leadership in protecting and improving the Galveston Bay area environment. <\/td><td>Exploration Green Conservancy,<br>Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council<\/td><\/tr><tr><td> <strong>Chapter Service Award:<\/strong>&nbsp;Awarded to an active Master Naturalist of the Galveston Bay Area Chapter for outstanding work and commitment to the success of our organization. <\/td><td>Dorothy Hogg, Pam House, Patty Trimingham, Susette Mahaffey, Mike Petitt, GBAC TMN Bookstore,<br>GBAC Zoom Team<\/td><\/tr><tr><td> <strong>Making a Difference Award:<\/strong>&nbsp;Awarded in recognition of an individual or individuals whose initiatives in preservation, restoration, education and\/or enhancement of our natural world have improved and\/or enriched the quality of the environment in the Galveston Bay area. <\/td><td>Scott Buckel, Sandy Parker, <br>Deborah Repasz, Martha Richeson, Patty Pennington<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2020 Year End Awards <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td> <strong>Dick Benoit Leadership Award<\/strong>: Awarded for extraordinary service, mentoring, leadership and dedication to our organization. <\/td><td>Diane Humes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td> <strong>Beth Cooper Memorial Service Award<\/strong>: Awarded to a&nbsp;new Chapter member (2 years or less) in recognition&nbsp;of their volunteer service and dedication to 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