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Become a Master Naturalist

Indian Trail Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalist Program holds training classes in the Fall on Tuesday nights. The program is cosponsored by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

If you have questions about training please complete our Contact Us form.

Classes will be in Waxhachie every Tuesday from 6-9:00pm begining August 30th and ending November 15th.

To apply for the Class of 2022 please download the Application Information and the 2022 Application and return by August 5, 2022 to:
Erin McKool
ITMN Training Coordinator
erinmckool@me.com

The goal of the Texas Master Naturalist program is to develop knowledgeable volunteers to increase public awareness, understanding, appreciation and stewardship of our natural resources.

To become a certified Master Naturalist, trainees attend classes and participate in field trips covering such topics as geology, native plants, trees, birds, insects, snakes and amphibians, mammals, and wetland & rangeland ecology. Classes are taught by recognized experts in each field and customized to focus on the native ecosystems of North Central Texas , Ellis and Navarro Counties, specifically.

In return for this training, participants provide Ellis and/or Navarro Counties with at least 40 hours of volunteer services per year in the form of educational activities, projects, outreach or service, and attend 8 hours of Advanced Training.

The Training Program cost of $150 covers the manual, handouts, speakers and a background check. (The cost is $100 for the second family member when one handbook is shared.)

Class space is limited. Selection criteria include: interest in the program, availability for volunteer service, and commitment to stewardship of our natural resources.  Fees will be collected after acceptance notification and before the first class.

For additional information or to be notified about our next class, please complete the Contact Us form or call 972.825.5175.

Texas Master Naturalist Indian Trail Chapter

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office
701 S I-35E, Waxahachie, TX 75165
972.825.5175Contact Us

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