This calendar includes Heartwood’s scheduled chapter, volunteer, and training events.
For a list of unscheduled (work at your own pace) volunteer activities, check out the approved chapter activities: Heartwood Volunteer Projects
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Master Volunteer Entomology Advanced Training (Session 1 of 17)
September 2 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Master Volunteer Entomology Advanced Training
YOU MUST BE A CERTIFIED MASTER NATURALIST OR MASTER GARDENER TO TAKE THIS TRAINING!
Over the course of 8 weeks and 30+ instructional hours, you can gain a greater understanding of entomology.
Some of the topics include:
- the identification of common insect orders,
- an overview of IPM,
- native pollinators,
- arachnid identification,
- medical/veterinary entomology,
- urban entomology, and more.
Registration includes courses provided by experts in the field of entomology, resources and guides, a certificate, and a pin once certification is complete (requires completion of classwork along with 20 hours focused on an entomology project).
Registrants will receive field guides, loupe, and other materials via the mail.
For more information about the training schedule, see our Master Volunteer Entomology Advanced Training Agenda.
Event Dates and Times
- Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025 – Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025
- Tuesdays and Thursdays – 10 a.m. – noon (daily)
Location
- Virtual
Note: All sessions will be recorded and made available for later viewing if you are unable to attend a live session.
VMS: AT: Texas A&M University AgriLife Extension (Master Volunteer Entomology Advanced Training)