Serving Hood, Johnson, and Somervell Counties
The Texas Master NaturalistTM Program
Mission
The Texas Master Naturalist Program’s mission is to develop 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.
Started in 1997, the Texas Master Naturalist™ program includes 49 local chapters serving 213 counties. Texas Parks and Wildlife and Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service sponsor the program.
The Rio Brazos Chapter
We are a service-oriented group of nature lovers dedicated to helping others learn about our Natural Texas and how to care for it. We help restore and maintain natural areas, conduct citizen science projects supporting natural resource management, offer outdoor learning events in our communities, provide education opportunities for youth and adults, and more.
Established in 2005, the Rio Brazos Chapter currently has over 100 members. The chapter serves Hood, Johnson, and Somervell Counties.
Upcoming events, meetings, and more
Great Backyard Bird Count: Saturday, Feb. 14, 7-10 AM at Acton Nature Center, 6900 Smoky Hill Court, Granbury, TX. For everyone, young and old, from those casually interested in birds to seasoned birders. This is day 1 of local participation in the Great Backyard Bird Count. You will be participating in a part of a global citizen science project with sightings recorded in eBird. See more details in the website calendar. (Click on/touch the calendar entry for 7 AM Great Backyard Bird Count.)
Great Backyard Bird Count: Sunday, Feb. 15, 7-10 AM at Acton Nature Center, 6900 Smoky Hill Court, Granbury, TX. For everyone, young and old, from those casually interested in birds to seasoned birders. This is day 2 of local participation in the Great Backyard Bird Count. You will be participating in a part of a global citizen science project with sightings recorded in eBird. See more details in the website calendar. (Click on/touch the calendar entry for 7 AM Great Backyard Bird Count.)
Chapter Board Meeting: Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, 5:00-7:00 PM at Opal Durant Acton Community Center (Library), 6430 Smoky Hill Ct., Granbury, TX. Meeting is open to the public.
Chapter Meeting: Thursday, Mar. 5, 2026, 6:00-8:30 PM at Fossil Rim Activity Center, 1985 Co Rd 2009, Glen Rose, TX 76043. Speaker: Mrg Simon, Retired Attorney — Environmental Legal Issues with Power Companies. Meeting is open to the public.
Monthly Bird Walks. 1st Saturday every month, 7-10 AM at Acton Nature Center, 6900 Smoky Hill Court, Granbury, TX. For everyone, from casual bird interest to seasoned birders. This is a citizen science monthly bird count recorded in eBird. Walk starts in the parking lot and goes to the bird blind and along trails from there. Recommended: Binoculars, camera, water, hiking shoes, and clothing suitable for the weather.
We appreciate donations
The Rio Brazos Chapter of the Texas Master NaturalistTM program is a section 501(c)(3) organization. We welcome donations to support our work providing nature education, helping care for local natural areas, and expanding our membership for outreach and support to our local communities. Click on the link below to donate online.
Links
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The Texas Master NaturalistTM Program is coordinated jointly by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will provide equal opportunities in programs and employment to all persons, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, and gender, pursuant to state and federal law.