To request an event or opportunity to be posted on the calendar, please complete our Calendar Entry Request form. (Link opens in new page.) Please submit your event at least 2 weeks in advance of the event date and allow at least 48 hours for new events to appear on the calendar once they’ve been submitted.

Chapter members: Check the state TMN website (link opens in new page) for other training and volunteer opportunities offered through the state office or other chapters.

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Introduction to and History of TMN, VMS and Time Reporting, Taxonomy and the Nature of Naming — TMN Basic Training

Opal Durant Community Center (Acton) Library 6430 Smoky Hill Ct., Granbury, TX

First session of Rio Brazos Chapter 2022 new member training course. Introduction to Texas Master Naturalist Program and History of the Progam -- Rachel Richter, Texas Parks and Wildlife VMS and Time Reporting -- Gary Hinds, Long-time Chapter Member and "Timekeeper" Taxonomy and the Nature of Naming -- Gary Hinds, Long-time Chapter Member and botany... Read More →

TMN Basic Training — Urban Ecology, Forest Ecology

TBD TX, United States

New member basic training. Urban Ecology - Nathan Raines, Texas Parks and Wildlife Forest Ecology - Kimberlee Howell, Texas Forest Service Hours reporting VMS category (dropdown list): Initial Training. Identify class in the training description box.

TMN Basic Training — Ornithology, Ecoregions, Ecological Concepts

Opal Durant Community Center (Acton) Library 6430 Smoky Hill Ct., Granbury, TX

New member basic training. Ornithology includes a bird walk at Acton Nature Center. Ornithology and Bird Walk -- Dave Moore, Longtime Chapter Member and Expert Birder Ecoregions and Ecological Concepts -- Billy Teels, Longtime Chapter Member and Ecologist, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (Retired) Hours reporting VMS category (dropdown list): Initial Training. Identify class in the training... Read More →

TMN Basic Training — Astronomy, Solar System Walk, Friends of Cleburne State Park

Cleburne State Park 5800 Park Rd 21, Cleburne, TX

New member training. Astronomy and Solar System Walk -- Robert Slaughter, Chapter Member and Amateur Astronomer Friends of Cleburne State Park -- Cathy Crocker, Chapter Member and President, Friends of Cleburne State Park Hours reporting VMS category (dropdown list): Initial Training. Identify class in the training description box.

TMN Basic Training — Aquatic Systems, Ichthyology, Wetland Ecology

Virtual - Zoom

New member training. Aquatic Systems, Ichthyology, Wetland Ecology -- Billy Teels, Longtime Chapter Member and Ecologist, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (Retired) Hours reporting VMS category (dropdown list): Initial Training. Identify class in the training description box.

TMN Basic Training — Mammals: Overview, Signs, and More

Opal Durant Community Center (Acton) Library 6430 Smoky Hill Ct., Granbury, TX

New member training. Hours reporting VMS category (dropdown list): Initial Training. Identify class in the training description box.

TMN Basic Training — Botany, Invasive Plants of Texas, Field Work – Plants

Opal Durant Community Center (Acton) Library 6430 Smoky Hill Ct., Granbury, TX

New member training. Field component at Acton Nature Center. Botany -- Gaston del Pino, Chapter Member and Professional Biologist Invasive Plants of Texas -- Gary Hinds, Longtime Chapter Member and Botany Expert Hours reporting VMS category (dropdown list): Initial Training. Identify class in the training description box.

TMN Basic Training – Grasses (classroom and field), Weather

Opal Durant Community Center (Acton) Library 6430 Smoky Hill Ct., Granbury, TX

New member training. Field component at Acton Nature Center. Grasses, Lecture and Field -- Henry Bogusch, Longtime Chapter Member and Grass Expert Weather and Climate -- Jennifer Dunn, National Weather Service Hours reporting VMS category (dropdown list): Initial Training. Identify class in the training description box.

TMN Basic Training – Herpetology, Archeology

Opal Durant Community Center (Acton) Library 6430 Smoky Hill Ct., Granbury, TX

New member training. Herpetology -- Gaston del Pino, Chapter Member and Professional Biologist Archeology -- Kevin Hanselka, Texas Department of Transportation Hours reporting VMS category (dropdown list): Initial Training. Identify class in the training description box.

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To request an event or opportunity to be posted on the calendar, please complete our Calendar Entry Request form. (Link opens in new page.) Please allow at least 48 hours for new events to appear on the calendar.