Because Nature Needs Neighbors
And sponsors like you!
Small actions — like planting a native flower, showing up to Nature Fest, or sponsoring an activity — can make a big difference for wildlife, water, and wild places. Nature starts in your own backyard. With your help, we can inspire families, protect local wildlife, and make a lasting difference in our community.
We’d love to invite you — as a neighbor, business, or nature lover — to help make this year’s event the best one yet.
Thank you for supporting Nature Fest, the mission of the Texas Master Naturalist program, and for helping us inspire the next generation of nature lovers! 🌱
Download the Sponsorship Letter
📊 Key Stats About Nature Fest
Highlights from the 2024 Event:
- Over 190 attendees
- More than 50 volunteers
- 20+ booths featuring nature-based education, art, and hands-on science
Community Impact:
- Thousands reached through Facebook events, posts, and shares
- Promotions featured in dozens of local Facebook groups, via radio PSAs, printed flyers at schools, libraries, and businesses
- Email campaigns reach hundreds of subscribers with strong open and click-through rates
- Since 2019, volunteers have logged more than 800+ hours serving the Nature Center and surrounding community
Past Participating Organizations:
Texas Parks & Wildlife, Ranger College, Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District, Lake Mineral Wells State Park, Lake Brownwood State Park, Native Plant Society of Texas, Fossil Rim, Tarleton Student Chapter of The Wildlife Society, Texas Conservation Alliance, Texas Bluebird Society, Lights Out Texas, Fort Worth Nature Center, and many more
💚 Why Sponsor Nature Fest?
Your support helps fund free educational activities, provide take-home resources for families, and promote a stronger connection to the natural world right here in our community.
✅ Sponsorship Benefits Include:
- Name included in 3–4 marketing emails (600+ subscribers, open rates up to 50.5%)
- 1 Facebook post to our 850+ followers
- Listed on our Nature Fest 2025 website
- Sponsor sign at the event entrance (for qualifying levels)
- Swag bag placement (if item is provided)
Our 2024 event drew over 200 guests and volunteers with thousands more reached through online promotions.
🐢 Sponsorship Levels
| Name | Includes | Amount |
| Nature Enthusiast | Individual or business in kind donation – thank you only 💚 | Any |
| Bluebonnet Buddy | Swag bag contributor (item or coupon) | Any |
| Horned Lizard Helper | Inclusion in marketing emails, Facebook post, & website | $50 |
| Armadillo Advocate | All of the above + sponsor sign at the event | $100 |
| Live Oak Legend | All of the above + extra shout-out in marketing + prominent signage | $200 |
📬 How to Contribute
If interested, please complete the Sponsorship Form.
- Monetary gifts can be made by check or cash
- In-kind gifts (swag bag items, water for volunteers, etc.) are appreciated!
- Sponsorship Window: June 1 – Sept. 10, 2025
- Individual donations welcome anytime
Please reach out with questions or to arrange pickup of items:
📧 prairieoaksmasternaturalist@gmail.com
📫 Prairie Oaks Chapter – 550 S. Harbin Dr Box #158, Stephenville, TX 76401
The Texas Master Naturalist Program’s mission is to develop a corps of well-informed volunteers to provide education, outreach, and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas within their communities for the State of Texas.