2025 Early Spring Intern Training Begins Feb. 1st
A Letter From The Training Director
Intern Class Schedule will be published soon
TPWD Registration Form
Online Payment Link upcoming
We can and WILL accommodate work schedules with Wednesday evening and Saturday classes.
Interns must complete 40 hours of classroom and field training within 12 months.
We offer year-round classes with 2-3 chances to attend each required session. Videos of classes will be used with Intern Director’s permission.
The required curriculum includes:
Ecological Regions of the Texas Gulf Coast
Flora and Fauna of Our Area
History of Brazoria County
Texas Water Resources & Urban Ecology
Land Stewardship – Rangeland, Forest, Prairies, Wetlands, Aquatic Systems, Geology & Soils
PLUS:
Enrichment Activities to better prepare you for volunteer opportunities! Past Enrichment Activities included:
iNaturalist
Art Journaling at the Nash Prairie Preserve
Geology of the Gulf Coast Barrier Islands
Creature Hunt After Dark
Migration Celebration
Spider Biology and Behavior
The cost of the training for 2024 classes is $150.00. This covers all training and field trips, the Texas Master Naturalist curriculum book, current year’s Chapter dues, criminal background check, tee shirts and name tag. Training class fee may be paid online by using the above link, or by sending check to the following address:
Texas Master Naturalist Program
Cradle of Texas Chapter
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
21017 County Road 171
Angleton, Texas 77515-8903
If you have questions or need more information, please contact the Training Director, Melanie Hollenshead, at theladyspath@hotmail.com or (979) 292-5084.
