2022 Fall Training Class Online Application

Registration is now open for the 2022 Fall Training Class!

*8/15/2022- We are now waitlisted. Email GWMN.NCD@Gmail.com with any questions. Signup for Spring 2022 training now open.*

Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the Good Water Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalist!

We believe everyone with an interest in nature deserves to learn, grow, and share their passion as a member of the Good Water Master Naturalist Chapter.

The Good Water Chapter holds 2 training series each year. One in the Spring, from March until May, on Tuesday afternoons from 1:00-5:00 p.m.. The second training is in the fall, from September until December, on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 pm to 9:30 p.m.. Both the Spring and Fall sessions have 2-3 in person field trips on Saturdays. In person field trips include moderate walking.

The fee is $150 a person. The cost for two people registering together is $270 if they want one curriculum book to share. This fee covers the curriculum book, name tags, handouts, background check, journals, and certificates. Partial scholarships are available.

The 2022 Fall Training Class will be hybrid, so people can attend in person or via Zoom. Class will begin on Tuesday, September 6 and will meet on Tuesday evening from 6:00-9:30 p.m. and will end Tuesday, December 9 with a few Saturday classes and field trips.

Classes cover subjects that include, but are not limited to, amphibians, bats, geology, forests, trees, wildflowers, habitat–all with an emphasis on Central Texas. Our classes are taught by experts in their field.

It is important that you attend all classes and field trips so any missed classes will need to be made up. Makeups are arranged on an individual basis. We will take the first 30 applicants.

Requirements:

You must pass a background check which is conducted online during the first class. Results are usually received within a few days. Once you have passed your background check you may start volunteering.
You are required to complete 40 hours of volunteer service and 8 hours of advanced training to become certified. You have 1 year from the date of your first class to complete these hours. You will have many opportunities for volunteering and advanced training. Cutoff date for acceptance in this class is September 6, 2022.

If you have questions, please email: hello.gwmn@gmail.com

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Name*
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Name for Nametag
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Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Home & Cell phone numbers*
Please enter both your home phone & your cell phone numbers. Please indicate which is the cell number.
Email*
Birth Date*
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In Person or Virtual
Please indicate whether you prefer in person or virtual classes.
- In Person
- Virtual
Explain why you want to be a Master Naturalist & what you expect to get out of this course.
Special Skills
List any special skills or knowledge that you have acquired from employment, previous volunteer work, or other activities, including hobbies and education that could benefit our chapter. These do not have to be nature related - examples include wood working, computer skills and graphic design.
Areas of interest
The Goal of the Master Naturalist Program is to create a pool of knowledgeable citizens to educate the public on the natural world and promote environmental stewardship. Which of these areas would you most enjoy working in to fulfill these objectives? Check all of interest.
- Educational Programs for kids (Junior Master Naturalist, Day Camp Nature Programming, Preschool, Early Elementary)
- Educational Programs for adults
- Volunteering at Berry Springs Nature Park & Preserve
- Assistance with Nature Programs in parks (leading nature walks, improving trails, assisting with children's fishing programs, wildlife habitat improvement)
- Media Communication (write articles for local papers, help with our website, )
- Stream Team Monitoring
- McNeil Bridge Bat Interpretation
- Volunteering at Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge
- Environmental surveys (bird counts, amphibian watch, Odonata research)
- Other Nature activities (Describe below.)
- Undecided
Other Nature Related Activities
Please describe below other Nature related activities you enjoy.
Person to notify in Case of Emergency*
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Emergency Contact Phone Numbers*
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Emergency Contact Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Please enter the name of the 2nd person taking the course with you.
Please fill out this form again for the 2nd person planning to take the class.
Partial Scholarship
Check the box if you are interested in applying for a partial scholarship.
- Partial Scholarship
Please hit submit to finish the form. (Both applicants MUST fill out individual applications if two are applying together.) You will be redirected to PayPal. If you wish to pay by check, please make check payable to Good Water Chapter TXMN. Mail your check to: GWMN Treasurer Bob Waring 6910 N. Lakewood Dr. Georgetown, TX 78633
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