Wow! More than 1,200 master naturalists and friends attended the 2020 Texas Master Naturalist Virtual Annual Meeting and came away from the amazing event inspired, energized, and better educated to fulfill our mission. Chapters all across Texas will be sharing the knowledge gained at the meeting with their members and with the public. Stay tuned…
“The GLC Tidings” needs YOU
Submissions for the November edition of the chapter newsletter, The GLC Tidings, are due by 10/27/2020. Please send in your observations, research reports, book reviews or project updates. Need more ideas? Read past issues of the Newsletter. For this edition we would love to include your reflections and learning from the 2020 Annual Meeting! And, include 2 more…
Venturing Outside
Venturing out to the Gideon Lincecum trailhead near Winedale, chapter members (and fellow #texasnatureventure participants) Nita Tiemann, Lori Buffum, Chris Morrison, and Betsy Palkowsky explored the site that honors Lincecum, an early Texas naturalist and our chapter’s namesake. The pollinator garden at the Winedale visitor center and the Gideon Lincecum monument trail are two of…
Register NOW for Virtual Nature Venture
Everyone, yes, everyone is invited to register for this year’s Virtual Nature Venture – a unique opportunity to experience the wonders of Texas Nature in your own way, share those experiences with fellow Master Naturalists, earn “swag”, and help raise funds for the TMN organization. Anytime between October 3 and October 17, registrants can choose…
TMN annual meeting registration is live
Looking to meet all of your advanced training requirements in one convenient week? The Texas Master Naturalist annual meeting is the place to go for all of your learning needs in a Covid-19 friendly virtual format. There is a full agenda of keynote speakers, virtual field trips (including one curated by TMN GLC), and presentations…
Applications Open for Training Class 2021
Are you ready to join us in our mission? The first step in becoming a Texas Master Naturalist is to enroll in your local chapter’s Training Class. Applications are now open for the Gideon Lincecum Chapter class that begins in January 2021. Since class size is limited to 25 students, early application is encouraged. To…
Scholarships Awarded to Outstanding Students
The Gideon Lincecum chapter has awarded $1,000 scholarships to four high school seniors from Austin, Colorado, Fayette, and Washington counties. These outstanding 4H and FFA participants were selected after undergoing a rigorous application and interview process. The scholarships will be put to good use as they start their college educations this Fall. Join us in…
GLC members’ nature reflections
Covid-19 has changed the way members interact, but it has not changed their passion for nature. Master Naturalists will always find a way to connect with nature, whether it is by looking more closely at their own backyards or by reflecting through song or verse. Master Naturalists throughout the state, including several from our own…
Staying True to our Mission
June 2020 – Mission Accomplished You might think that the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic may have totally shut down opportunities for our chapter members to work, serve, and learn, but think again! We are Texas Master Naturalists and we have a mission. We are finding safe ways to work on our projects, serve in…
Congratulations – Graduates of Class of 2020
Thank you to our new graduates, the great training committee, the many talented speakers and unbelievable help and support from our Advisor and her staff for working together to ensure we completed training despite the impact of “stay at home” guidelines implemented half way through the course. We look forward to working with our newest…