Basic Training Meet-and-Greet
Introductions and social time for current chapter members and the 2024 class of trainees.
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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Introductions and social time for current chapter members and the 2024 class of trainees.
9:00 am: Introduction to and history of the Texas Master NaturalistTM Program — Sam Kieschnick. 12:30 pm: Taxonomy -- Gary Hinds. Hours reporting VMS category (dropdown list): Initial Training. Identify class in the training description box.
9:00 am: Ecological Concepts - Billy Teels 10:00 am: Ecoregions of Texas - Billy Teels 11:00 am: Field trip, Acton Nature Center Hours reporting VMS category (dropdown list): Initial Training. Identify class in the training description box.
All members, guests, and visitors are invited to the chapter’s monthly meetings. All meetings are open the the public. Each meeting starts with a potluck (dinner on us for guests and visitors), followed by a speaker and the business meeting. Location: Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, Safari Camp Meeting Rooms, County Road 2009,Glen Rose, TX 76043 . Please join... Read More →
Free Public event. 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. Masks and social distancing encouraged. Recommended: Binoculars, camera, water, hiking shoes, and clothing suitable for the weather.
The Burleson Public Library invites you to The Great Giveback, a volunteer recruiting, outreach, and networking event that connects community members to area agencies that need help. Chapter members: This is a volunteer opportunity to help staff the chapter booth and network with members of the community. Contact Cynthia Walker or Nancy Haubert for volunteer... Read More →
9:00 am: Mammals and Urban Ecology -- Kristina del Pino Borgstrom Hours reporting VMS category (dropdown list): Initial Training. Identify class in the training description box.
The Education Committee plans and develops educational events and services to the chapter and our communities. Examples include public events at Acton Nature Center and our partner parks, nature education for homeschool programs, special educational activities for local schools, field trips, and more. Interested members are invited to join us! Volunteer Hours. VMS Category: Administrative Work... Read More →
9:00 am: Entomolgy - Valerie Taber 10:30 am: Astronomy - Robert Slaughter 11:30 am: Citizen Science Field Trip - Valerie Taber 12:30 am: Solar System Walk - Robert Slaughter Hours reporting VMS category (dropdown list): Initial Training. Identify class in the training description box.
Keep Burleson Beautiful is the catalyst organization that combines all nature organizations working with the City of Burleson Parks Department in a reporting meeting that recurs monthly. All interested persons are welcome to attend. Texas Master Naturalist, Rio Brazos Chapter members serve on the Board.
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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.