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…
TMN-GLC hosts Landowner Summit October 11, 2019
Benefiting the TMN-GLC scholarship program, the Landowner Summit will consist of five timely topics for area landowners and is expected to qualify for 5 CEUs. The Landowner Summit will be presented at the Washington County Fairgrounds Event Center. Registration begins at 8:30, with the program beginning at 9:00 a.m. and ending at 3:30 p.m. Breakfast,…
Celebrating our volunteer spirit!
New to the TMN GLC website is our GLC Milestones page. We all know the dedication of our chapter members who serve as chapter officers, project leaders, and hand’s-on volunteers in our many projects. Those hours really add up. On our new page, we celebrate our new members as they reach their initial certification, continuing…
Welcome to the Class of 2019
What a busy night it was at Blinn College AG complex where the training class met for their last hour of study (Laws, Rules, and Ethics), enjoyed dinner with chapter members, and received their graduation certificates. The 19 new Texas Master Naturalists include: (L to R) Steve Thompson, Gerri Hanten, Ken English, Barbara Boucher, Eric…
TMN-GLC youth education in the press spotlight
TMN-GLC youth education is in full swing in the upcoming months. Local newspapers featured two recent youth education programs presented by TMN-GLC members. Third graders from Brenham Elementary enjoyed a presentation on eastern bluebirds by our own Carol Paulson and Jon Watkins. Coverage of the event was featured in the Brenham Banner Press online edition. …
TMN-GLC to host Invaders of Texas advanced training on March 16, 2019
TMN-GLC will host an Invaders of Texas advanced training following the March 16, 2019 chapter meeting at Camp Kubena in Ledbetter, Texas. Join the network of citizen scientists locating, identifying, reporting, and removing invasive species. This program is open to other TMN chapters and members of the public. Persons who plan to attend the full-day…
The Journey Begins for Master Naturalists in Training
On Monday January 28, the Gideon Lincecum Chapter welcomed 20 students into the 2019 Training Class. Helping to orient them to the world of Texas Master Naturalists was Mary Pearl Meuth, Assistant State Coordinator for the TMN program. The Master Naturalists in Training will get 40+ hours of coursework and field trips over the…
National Wildlife Federation to sponsor Monarch Train the Trainer workshop
The National Wildlife Federation is sponsoring a one-day workshop on January 25, 2019 in Spring, Texas designed to train TMNs and others in monarch ecology. Class topics include: Monarch anatomy, biology, life cycle and migration. Monarch threats: parasites, disease, land use, and pesticides, among others. Milkweed ecology, nectar plants, and monarch waystations. Outreach tools and…
TMN-GLC members celebrate with Volunteer Recognition Event
More than 70 TMN-GLC members enjoyed an afternoon of fellowship and celebration on Sunday, December 9th. In the first 11 months of the year, chapter members donated over 5,900 hours of service in support of conservation. We supported youth education (AgAwareness Days, Brenham ISD programs, LANDS, Family Science Nights), beautified our parks and public…