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We appreciate your interest in the Texas Master Naturalist Program. Our mission is to develop a corps of well-informed volunteers who provide education, outreach, and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas within their communities. “Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature.
It will never fail you.” -Frank Lloyd Wright The NTMN training class has been selected for 2010. If you would like to become a member of the North Texas Chapter of Master Naturalist, please check back here toward the end of 2010 for future opportunities. How do I become a certified Master Naturalist?  Submit an application.- Complete the 40-hour training program
- Obtain a minimum of 8 hours of approved advanced training
- Complete a minimum of 40 hours of chapter approved volunteer service.
Master Naturalist recertify each year by completing 8 hours of advanced training and 40 hours of volunteer service.
What does the training program cover? You'll learn basic ecological concepts, study the ecosystems of North Texas, and explore what happens when an ecosystem is unbalanced. Sessions are taught by local experts from the natural resource community, universities, state and federal agency biologists, and nature center staff.
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