Tentative Schedule
| Class Dates/Times | Topics for Prairie Oaks Chapter Texas Master Naturalist Training Classes |
| 1-Wed, 1/15, 5:00-7:50 pm | Class Orientation, Introduction to Texas Master Naturalist Program, Preview of Content |
| 2-Wed 1/22, 5:00-7:50 pm | Texas Ecoregions; Ecological Concepts |
| 3-Wed, 1/29, 5:00-7:50 pm | Texas and Regional Geology; Introduction to Soil Science |
| 4-Wed, 2/5, 5:00-7:50 pm | Texas Weather and Climate; Review and Preview of Objectives and Content |
| 5-Wed, 2/12, 5:00-7:50 pm | Scientific Classification; Ecology and Diversity of Insects |
| 6-Wed, 2/19, 5:00-7:50 pm | Biology of Reptiles and Amphibians; Fish Biology and Texas Freshwater Fish |
| 7-Wed, 2/26, 5:00-7:50 pm | Plant Biology & Plant Identification; Biology and Diversity of Texas Mammals |
| 8-Wed, 3/4, 5:00-7:50 pm | Bird Biology and Ecology; Review and Preview of Objectives and Content |
| Wed, 3/11, 5:00-7:50 pm | NO CLASS – TSU HOLIDAY |
| 9-Wed, 3/18, 5:00-7:50 pm | Ecosystem Management and Land Stewardship; Woodland Ecology |
| 10-Wed, 3/25, 5:00-7:50 pm | Rangeland Ecology and Management; Land Stewardship |
| Saturday, 3/28, 9-11:30 am, 1-3:30 pm | Field Classes: Local Geology (2.5 hours) Local Soil Morphology and Ecology (2.5 hours) |
| 11-Wed, 4/1, 5:00-7:50 pm | Wetland Ecology; Aquatic Systems and Texas Water Resources |
| Saturday, 4/4, 9-11:30 am, 1-5 pm | Field Classes: Wastewater Treatment (2.5 hours) Woodland Ecology and Nature Interpretation (<4 hours) |
| 12-Wed, 4/8, 5:00-7:50 pm | Urban Ecosystems and Citizen Science; Review and Preview of Objectives and Content |
| Saturday, 4/18, 9-11:30 am, 1-5 pm | Field Classes: Aquatic Ecology & Surface Water Quality Assessment (2.5 hours) Woodland Ecology and Nature Interpretation (<4 hours) [optional date] |
| 13-Wed, 4/15, 5:00-7:50 pm | Archaeology; Historic Naturalists |
| Saturday, 4/25, 9-11:30 am, 1-2:30 pm | Field Classes: Birding and Bird Ecology (2.5 hours) Prairie Ecology (2.5 hours) |
| 14-Wed, 4/22, 5:00-7:50 pm | Laws, Regulations and Ethics; Volunteers as Teachers |
| 15 Wed, 4/29, 5:00-7:50 pm | Review and Evaluation; Chapter Roles and Volunteer Service Planning |
| Saturday, 5/2, 9 am-12 pm and 1-4 pm | Field Classes: Optional Class Date (reserved in case of earlier class cancellation due to weather) |
| Wed, 5/6, 5:00-7:50 pm | Optional Class Date (reserved in case of earlier class cancellation due to weather, etc.) |