Texas Master Naturalists are people who still like to play in the dirt and are willing to get their feet wet and their hands dirty. To become a Master Naturalist, one takes a training class of over 40 hours of expert training about almost every aspect of the natural world – soils, backyard habitats, prairies, rangeland management, forest ecology, birds, mammals, fish, insects, botany, climate, geology and archaeology.
Registration is now open for the Good Water Master Naturalist Fall Training Class. New topics for this class include Paleontology, Geology of Williamson County, Williamson County Ecosystem field trip, Edwards Aquifer, and Aquatic Ecosystems. The class will meet on Tuesday evenings from 6:00-9:30 p.m. Some classes and field trips will be on Saturdays. Cost is $150 and includes the comprehensive Texas Master Naturalist Program manual as well as a one year membership to the Good Water Chapter. For couples who plan to share the manual, there is a discount for the second student. For more information, including Registration and the Training Class Calendar visit our website: GWMN Training Class
Former students comments on the Master Naturalist Training Class include:
“So pleased I did this class, it has been a very enjoyable and rewarding experience, with wonderful lectures, fun and informative field trips, Jims Birding at Berry Springs, Wayne’s Riparian walk at Booty’s Crossing and the Excavations at the Gault site were my favorites, some places I never realized existed. The leaders, members and my classmates were most welcoming and supportive. My love of nature now has a deeper understanding and appreciation”
Maggie Bond
“I enjoyed the Master Naturalist training classes very much because of the level of the instructors, because of the range of the classes and because of the introduction of further training and volunteer opportunities that became available.”
Rana Sanders
I really enjoyed the instructors and field trips. I feel like I learned so much. I met a bunch of great new friends also. Would highly recommend the class.
Diane Capron
The Master Naturalist class was certainly an alarming eye opener in regard to being a good land steward! For me some memorable moments were being introduced to Aldo Leopold by Wayne Rhoden, the grave concern of water shortage in our near future from Gene Chisolm, and the final sermon from Dr. Barron Rector on the failures of society in regard to the land which brought back childhood church memories of feeling like the preacher was singling me out for my role in the catastrophe, my sins against the land.
Mike Farley
Good Water Chapter has an exceptional training course for those interested in our local wildlife and habitats. If one has a desire to learn about nature and lend a hand in its preservation, this is an excellent path to take. Knowledgeable guest lecturers and fun field trips add to a rewarding classroom experience. The spring class was the most enjoyable few months I’ve had since relocating to Texas.
Cindy Graham
To complete the certification process, each volunteer completes 40 hours of service and an additional 8 hours of training. To maintain their certification each year, volunteers are encouraged to take their knowledge and volunteer for 40 hours and take 8 hours of additional training.
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