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Master naturalists

The process of becoming a certified Texas Master Naturalist involves:

– Initial Training (40 hours)

– Volunteering (40 hours)

– Advanced Training (8 hours)

All of these steps help the candidates see the variety of service opportunities in South Texas.

Master naturalistsIt is quite simple to volunteer somewhere to get credit for the Texas Master Naturalist Program. Most often, opportunities involve educating others about natural resources and natural areas. However, volunteer hours are not limited to education.

Just contact us at [email protected] about your ideas or opportunities.

 

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