Our Mission

“To develop a corps of well-informed volunteers to provide education, outreach and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas within their communities in the state of Texas.”

 

Our Organization

The Texas Master Naturalist(TM) volunteer program is coordinated by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and supported by a variety of local organizations. Volunteers receive 40 hours of in-depth training in wildlife and natural resource management customized to focus on local ecosystems. In return, volunteers provide at least 40 hours of service in the form of community education and demonstration projects, while pursuing a minimum of 8 hours of advanced training in areas of special interest.

The Texas Master Naturalist(TM) curriculum is developed by experts and provides a standardized base of knowledge and skills for all volunteers across the state. Training is provided by educators and specialists from universities, agencies, nature centers’ museums, and other organizations who donate their services.

Chapters include the North Texas, Blackland Prairie, and Cross Timbers (Ft. Worth) chapters in the DFW area and many others state wide –   The Texas Master Naturalist (State) Website

The Texas Master Naturalist program:

  • Increases volunteer capacity and leadership in local communities,
  • Enhances public awareness of local ecosystems and natural resources.
  • Provides Texas rapidly growing urban populations with increased understanding of conservation and enhancement of natural resources in and near their-urban environments.
  • Increases educational opportunities for local residents of all ages, through instruction, tours, exhibits, demonstration projects, and other means.
  • Focuses the considerable resources of state and local agencies and organizations to create a high-quality educational program directed towards building self-sufficiency within the community.

 

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Rain Gardens and Bioswales: Nature-based solutions for water quality and flood mitigation Description: An unfortunate effect of urbanization is the increase in impervious ground cover,...
Event Name: Paschall Park Butterfly Trail Workday (VH) Date/Time: Friday, April 4, 2025 – 8am-11am Address: Paschall Park Butterfly Trail, 1001 New Market Road, Mesquite,...
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 1st Saturday Walk & Talk Bird Tour (AT) Saturday, April 5, 2025  ||  7:30am – 9:30am  CT Description:  Join...
TMN-Elm Fork Chapter || Early Bird Watch & Walk at Furneaux Creek (AT) Saturday, April 5, 2025 ||  9:00 AM – 11:00 AM  CT Description:...
April 5, 2025    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
See link for details on volunteer opportunities: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E347204&id=303 Date/Time: (varies, see link) Address: (varies, see link) Description of event and what volunteers will be doing:...
Heard Museum || Guided Trails (AT) Saturday, April 5, 2025  |  9:30am – 10:30am CT Description: Experience the ecology, geology, flora and fauna of the...
LLELA || 1st Saturday Nature Walk (AT) Saturday, April 5, 2025  |  10am  – 12noon   CT Description:  Join us on our monthly naturalist-led nature walk!...
Friends of Oak Cliff Parks  ||  Wildflower Walk – Brian Halsell (AT) Sunday, April 6, 2025 ||  10am  – 12noon   CT Guides: Brian Halsell Description:...
April 7, 2025    
7:23 pm - 8:23 pm
Board Meetings are open to all members and to the public. Please contact the Vice President at vicepresident@ntmn.org for meeting details if you want to...
April 11, 2025    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
See link for details on volunteer opportunities: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E347204&id=303 Date/Time: (varies, see link) Address: (varies, see link) Description of event and what volunteers will be doing:...
TMN-Elm Fork Chapter || 2nd Saturday Trail Walk at Furneaux Creek (AT) Saturday, April 12, 2025  ||  8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Description: Fun for...
April 12, 2025    
8:00 am - 11:00 am
Event Name: Trail Maintenance Date/Time: Every Second Saturday of the month from 8am to 11am. Except for July and November. Address: 367 Freeport Parkway, Coppell, TX 75019...
Trinity River Audubon Center || Second Saturday Guided Hike (AT) Saturday, April 12, 2025  |  8:30 –10am   CT  Description: Join us for a guided hike...
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 3rd Saturday Guided Boardwalk Tour (AT) Saturday, April 12, 2025 ||  9:00 AM – 10:30 AM    CT Description:  As...
April 12, 2025    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
See link for details on volunteer opportunities: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E347204&id=303 Date/Time: (varies, see link) Address: (varies, see link) Description of event and what volunteers will be doing:...
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center || Guided Tree ID Walk   (AT) Sunday, April 13, 2025  || 11am – 12:30 noon   CT Guide: Jake Calvit Description:  Have...
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center || Foraging Walk   (AT) Sunday, April 13, 2025  || 11am – 12pm   CT Fee: Free Description:  Have you ever seen a...
Event Name: Paschall Park Butterfly Trail Workday (VH) Date/Time: Sunday April 13, 2025, 2-4pm Address: Paschall Park Butterfly Trail, 1001 New Market Road, Mesquite, 75149...
Heard Museum || 3rd Thursday Bird Walk (AT) Thursday, April 17, 2025  |  8am – 9:30am CT Description: 3rd Thursday Bird Walks in the Heard...
Trinity River Audubon Center || Morning Bird Walk (AT) Saturday, April 19, 2025  |  7:30am –9am   CT Description: Join us for a monthly bird walk to...
Project site name changed to Prairie Creek Marsh and Wildscape (formerly Canyon Creek) Monthly workday 1001 G. Bush Freeway ( Hilton Garden Inn) Every third...
LLELA || Butterfly Walk (AT) Saturday, April 19, 2025  ||  9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m   CT Description:  Walk with the butterflies in the enchanted forests...
Laura W Bush Native Texas Park – Guided Walk (AT) Saturday, April 19, 2025  |  10:00am-11:00am  Join us for a free guided tour by North...
April 19, 2025    
10:30 am - 3:00 pm
EVENT NAME: Earth Day @ Josey Ranch Lake Library DATE/TIME: April 19, 11 AM – 3 PM (setup @ 10:30 AM / takedown @ 3...
Event Name: Paschall Park Butterfly Trail Workday (VH) Date/Time: Friday, April 25, 2025 – 8am-11am Address: Paschall Park Butterfly Trail, 1001 New Market Road, Mesquite,...
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center || Birding by Ear Guided Walk   (AT) Saturday, April 26, 2025  || 7:30am – 8:30am   CT Description:  You're great at birding...
April 26, 2025    
9:30 am - 2:00 pm
EVENT NAME: City of Anna Earth Day DATE/TIME: April 26, 10 AM – 2 PM (setup @ 9:30 AM / takedown @ 2:00) ADDRESS: 425...
Laura W Bush Native Texas Park ||Guided Walk (AT) Saturday, April 26, 2025  ||  10:00am-11:00am  Join us for a free guided tour by North Texas...
Heard Museum || Frog Night Hike (AT) Saturday, April 26, 2025  |  6:30pm – 8:30pm   CT Description: Frogs! The Heard is home to many different...
Trinity River Audubon Center || Sunday Morning Bird Walk (AT) Sunday, April 27, 2025  |  9am  – 10am   CT Description: Join us for a Sunday...
Trinity River Audubon Center || Reptile Talk (AT) Sunday, April 27, 2025  |  10am  – 11am   CT  Description: Join us for a Sunday morning for...
April 27, 2025    
12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
EVENT NAME: KERA Kids Fest DATE/TIME: April 27, 1 PM – 4 PM (setup @ 12:30/takedown at 4 PM) ADDRESS: Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall...
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 1st Saturday Walk & Talk Bird Tour (AT) Saturday, May 3, 2025  ||  7:30am – 9:30am   CT Description:  Join...
Event Name: Paschall Park Butterfly Trail Workday (VH) Date/Time: Saturday May 3, 2025 – 8am-11am Address: Paschall Park Butterfly Trail, 1001 New Market Road, Mesquite,...
Heard Museum || Guided Trails (AT) Saturday, May 3, 2025  |  9:30am – 10:30am CT Description: Experience the ecology, geology, flora and fauna of the...
Laura W Bush Native Texas Park || Guided Walk (AT) Saturday, May 3, 2025  | | 10:00am-11:00am  CT Join us for a free guided tour...
Native Plants and Prairies Day (AT) Saturday, May 3, 2025     10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Native Plants and Prairies Day is a free, educational event...
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