GBA Master Naturalist

Training Class Information

In the Master Naturalist program, you will enhance your love of nature with research based, scientific knowledge. You will receive in-depth training in wildlife and natural resource management taught by recognized experts in the field and customized to focus on the native ecosystems of your home. You will also have the opportunity for advanced training in special subjects that interest you. In return, you will provide your community with volunteer service in the form of educational activities, stewardship projects, or demonstrations. You might serve on a speakers bureau to make presentations to community organizations, or you might introduce children to local plants, insects, and animals through an after-school project. You might serve as a guide at a local nature center, or you might build trails or exhibits at a local park. The possibilities are endless, limited only by your imagination!

Our next training will be February 16, 2012. The classes are conducted by recognized experts in their fields are held 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at a variety of area locations. Classes consist of morning lecture and afternoon sessions in the field and focus on the birds, plants, fish, oysters, marshes, beaches and prairies of the Galveston Bay area. Participants trawl the Bay, bird at Audubon's Bolivar Peninsula preserves, explore the beautiful Armand Bayou prairie and seine in the Gulf of Mexico. We accept the first 20 paid registrations received. To receive an application packet for our next class, contact Julie Massey, Texas Cooperative Extension, Galveston County at 281-534-3413, ext. 2,2 or by email jmassey@ag.tamu.edu. The program cost of $140 includes all materials and fees.

Check out our DRAFT of the Spring 2012 Class Schedule. The final schedule includes links to maps of the class locations.

We have a lot of fun. Come join us!

Galveston Bay Area Chapter
Texas Master Naturalist

Extension programs serve people of all ages, regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, religion, disability, or national origin.

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4102 B Main La Marque,TX 77568
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