Celebrating the achievements of our chapter members as they reach milestones in their journeys as Texas Master Naturalists. [Updated January 17, 2026]
“Glad Tidings” celebrates our chapter members certifications and awards for 2025.
Initial Certifications Received in 2026
2026 Re-certifications for the Bobcat pin
250 service hours
Bronze Pin
| Jim Kelley | Mary Ann Butler | Karen Dean | Jerry Gips |
| Randy Hegemeyer | David Hessel | LeMae Higgs | L. David Vogel |
| David Itz | Cathy Nolte | Lori Hessel | Tim Rackley |
| Greg Walker | Denise Turner | Susan Vanderworth | Barbara Boucher |
| Carol Gaskamp | Marvelyn Granger | Patti Brown | Trey Granger |
| Wanda Anglin | Carey Soderstrom |
500 service hours
Pewter Pin
| Mark Brown | Peggy Cadenhead | Deborah Copeland | Ken English |
| John Gardner | Debra Healy | Annette Holdeman | Tom Yates |
| Chuck Babb | Karen Mahoney-Woods | Jennifer Prihoda | Swee Leng Rapatz |
| Susan Scanio | Betty Scardino | Tom Shaughnessy | Connie Shortes |
| Jim Wilson | Frank Michel |
1,000 service hours
Gold Pin
| Marcia Braun | Carol Daniels | Judy Deaton | Jaci Elliott |
| Linda Esco | Karen Gardner | Julie Itz | B.R. Koehler |
| Chris Morrison | Charlene Koehler | Ann Ray | Dottie Schoeneberg |
| Charlotte von Rosenberg | Belinda Weatherly | Jim Weatherly | Nita Tiemann |
| Jon Watkins |
2,500 service hours
Polished Silver Pin
| Lori Buffum | Donna Mueller | Cindy Rodibaugh |
| Sheri Wilcox | Betsy Palkowsky |
4,000 service hours
Diamond Pin