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Initial Training

It is, by common consent, a good thing for people to get back to nature.

– Aldo Leopold, Conservationist & Naturalist

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The Texas Master Naturalist program develops local teams of “master volunteers” to provide educational and outreach services aimed at the better management of natural resources and natural areas within their communities.  The Texas Master Naturalist program is a partnership between the Agrilife Extension and Texas Parks & Wildlife.


Contact Dawn Bissell for more information: bissells@swbell.net or phone/text 361-960-2151


Our Initial Training is hands-on and in the field at our many partner nature sites across the South Texas area.

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