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The Texas Master Naturalist program - with 35 chapters- develops a corps of well-informed citizen volunteers who educate communities about local natural systems.
The main qualifiation needed to become a Certified Texas Master Naturalist is an interest in learning and taking an active role in conservation.
Volunteers will receive a minimum of 40 hours of training from educators and specialists representing organizations such as universities, agencies, nature centers and museums. Training topics include interpretation and management of natural resources, ecological concepts, eco-regions of Texas and natural systems management.
Volunteers are asked to give 40 hours of service a year in community education, demonstrations and habitat enhancement projects. They also are expected to pursue a minimum of eight hours of advanced training in areas of personal interest. For more information, click on the link to the Cross Timbers Master Naturalist website.
