Many of our Texas Master Naturalist chapters are getting ready for a new crop of volunteers to join the TMN program! Many spring classes have already started while fall and winter training seasons are being planned! We would like to share these classes through our statewide press channels. We encourage each chapter to utilize their local press, marketing avenues, and the handiest recruiting tool of all – word of mouth!
Our TMN state office is gathering information via a form below to post to our website and share with an agency news release announcing upcoming 2023 trainings. Please only fill out the form below if your chapter has an upcoming training that starts anytime in 2023.
Scroll down to view the chapters offering a 2023 basic training class. Be sure to check back regularly as new classes are added!
TMN Chapters hosting 2023 training classes:
Don’t see a class near you? Check back soon, this page will be updated often!
Alamo Area Chapter
Training Dates: February 15 – May 16, 2024
Time of Day: Evening, 5:00 pm
Training Location: Orientation on 2/15 and final class on 5/16 will be held in person at The Urban Ecology Center, Phil Hardberger Park (San Antonio). All other weekly class sessions will be held via Zoom. Field activities will be held in person at various locations including: Headwaters at Incarnate Word, The Witte Museum, Canyon Lake Gorge, Confluence Park, Medina River Natural Area, Bulverde Oaks Nature Preserve and Mitchell Lake Audubon Center.
Class Limit: 50
Registration Fee: $200
Registration Deadline: 1/10/2024
Training Coordinator: Karen Wilson, training@alamomasternaturalist.org
Chapter Website: https://txmn.org/alamo/class/
Balcones Canyonlands Chapter
Training Dates: August 31-Dec 7, 2023
Time of Day: Evenings, 6:30 – 9 pm.
Training Location: Online classes Thursday evenings plus in-person field trips on selected Saturdays
Class Limit: (None Submitted)
Registration Fee: $150 ($85 for TX college students)
Registration Deadline: July 31, 2023
Training Coordinator: Sheila Endres, sendres@gmx.com
Chapter Website: https://bctxmn.org/join-our-chapter
Blackland Prairie Chapter
Training Dates: Feb. 8 – May 11, 2023
Time of Day: Evenings, 6:00 – 9:00pm.
Training Location: The majority are held at the Heard Sanctuary in McKinney. Four will be held via zoom.
Class Limit: 42
Registration Fee: $185
Registration Deadline: November, 2022
Training Coordinator: Lisa Travis, Lisat@bptmn.org
Chapter Website: https://txmn.org/bptmn/
Bluestem Chapter
Training Dates: August 10 – November 9, 2023
Time of Day: Evenings or Saturday for field trips
Training Location: Grayson County Courthouse Assembly Room 100 W. Houston St. Sherman, Texas 75090 One class will be via WebEx, 16 classes face to face. 53 hours of training offered, 40 hours required for completion of the basic training class.
Class Limit: 25
Registration Fee: $130
Registration Deadline: July 15, 2023
Training Coordinator: Pam White, trainingclassdir@bluestemtmn.org
Chapter Website: https://txmn.org/bluestem/become-a-master-naturalist/
Bois d’ Arc Area Chapter
Training Dates: Third Tuesday of each month, Jan. 16th to Nov. 19th, 2024
Time of Day: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Training Location: AgriLife Extension Office 2505 N Center St. Bonham,
Class Limit: 15
Registration Fee: $100 or $150 per couple willing to share their book
Registration Deadline: November 30, 2023
Training Coordinator: Christine Miller miller.christine94@gmail.com
Chapter Website: https://txmn.org/boisdarc/
Brush y Canyons Chapter
Training Dates: July 29 – October 5, 2023
Time of Day: Saturdays, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and Thursdays, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Training Location: Saturday, 7/29/23 – Garner State Park
Class Limit: N/A
Registration Fee: $150
Registration Deadline: July 22, 2023
Training Coordinator: Mickey Redus, mvredus@yahoo.com
Chapter Website: https://txmn.tamu.edu/blog/2023-basic-training-classes
Central Texas Chapter
Training Dates: Tuesdays, March 21, March 28, April 4, April 18, April 25, May 2, May 16, May 23, May 30, June 6. Saturday, April 15.
Time of Day: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm, or 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Training Location: AgriLife Extension Meeting Room, Waco Wetlands, Fort Hood, Miller Springs Nature Center, Mother Neff State Park, Cameron Park Zoo, Harris Community Center, Gault Site
Class Limit: 25
Registration Fee: $150
Registration Deadline: March 6, 2023
Training Coordinator: Lynn Fleming and Mary Ann Everett, everett.maryann4@gmail.com
Chapter Website: https://txmn.org/centraltexas/become-a-master-naturalist/
Costal Prairie Chapter
Training Dates: 8/19/2023-11/18/2023
Time of Day: Tuesday Evenings and Saturday Mornings
Training Location: Classes run Tuesday Evenings by Zoom and Saturday days in the field. Field classes are held in multiple locations. There will be 14 sessions, with 6 of those held via Zoom. Please see our 2023 Fall schedule for exact dates and times. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BondTeV20n8Y0D3qk4VkJn_pOc_E_tG7/view?usp=drivesdk
Class Limit: 24
Registration Fee: $125 ($215 for Couples)
Registration Deadline: ASAP, Class is filling up.
Training Coordinator: Lauren DeShazo, lauren@coastalprairie.org
Chapter Website: https://txmn.org/coastal/fall-2023-training-class/
Cradle of Texas Chapter
Training Dates: February 2023
Time of Day: Flexible
Training Location: Most training classes will be in the AgriLife Extension Building Conference Room in Angleton. Virtual Classes will be used as needed to make training available to those who cannot attend the live session or should COVID precautions be required. Some sessions may be conducted at Brazos Bend State Park, Quintana Beach County Park and/or Delores Fenwick Nature Center.
Class Limit: N/A
Registration Fee: $150
Registration Deadline: February 10, 2023
Training Coordinator: Melanie Hollenshead, theladyspath@hotmail.com
Chapter Website: https://txmn.org/tmncot/
Cross Timbers Chapter
Training Dates: 8/15/2023 – 10/24/2023
Time of Day: Tuesday Evening, Saturday and Sunday Field Trips
Training Location: Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge, Fort Worth Botanic Garden, and various locations for field trips.
Class Limit: 26
Registration Fee: $150 (with some scholarships available)
Registration Deadline: June 30, 2023
Training Coordinator: Melinda Wolfinbarger, melinda.ctmn@gmail.com
Chapter Website: https://txmn.org/crosstimbers/
East Texas Chapter
Training Dates: January 17, 2023-April, 2023
Time of Day: 6-9 pm Tuesdays In Person
Training Location: Tyler Nature Center, 11942 FM 848, Tyler, TX 75707
Class Limit: Approximately 25
Registration Fee: $150 per trainee with $50 reduction for 2 in the same family.
Registration Deadline: Register ASAP, please.
Training Coordinator: Beverly Guthrie, finwren@sbcglobal.net
Chapter Website: http://txmn.org/etwd/
El Camino Real Chapter
Training Dates: January 19 – April 6, 2023
Time of Day: 5:30 p.m.
Training Location: All Saints Episcopal Church, 200 N. Travis at 2nd street, Cameron, Texas, 76520, in meeting room behind church. Enter from parking lot. All in person meetings.
Class Limit: 20
Registration Fee: $150
Registration Deadline: January 6, 2023
Training Coordinator: Kathy Lester, majkathy@aol.com
Chapter Website: http://txmn.org/elcamino
Elm Fork Chapter
Training Dates: August 29 – November 14, 2023
Time of Day: Daytime on Tuesdays
Training Location: Classroom sessions in Denton and field trips in the Denton area
Class Limit: (No limit)
Registration Fee: $150
Registration Deadline: April 19, 2023
Training Coordinator: Elise Spain, training@efctmn.org
Chapter Website: https://txmn.org/elmfork/
Gideon Lincecum Chapter
Training Dates: 1/14/2023 – 5/20/2023
Time of Day: Daytime
Training Location: We will meet on 10 Saturdays in person and on 4 Monday evenings on Zoom. A draft schedule is linked below. Meeting locations vary within our 5 county area. (Examples: Winedale, Washington County AgriLife, La Grange AgriLife)
Class Limit: 20
Registration Fee: $200
Registration Deadline: 12/31/2022
Training Coordinator: Connie Shortes, cshortes@gmail.com
Chapter Website: https://txmn.org/glc/becoming-a-master-naturalist/
Good Water Chapter
Training Dates: September 5 – December 12, 2023
Time of Day: Evenings, 6:00-9:30pm. Each Tuesday except Thanksgiving week. Some Saturdays for field trips.
Training Location: Texas A&M AgriLife Building, 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX. (Upstairs training room.)
Class Limit: 25 (no virtual offered)
Registration Fee: $150
Registration Deadline: September 1, 2023
Training Coordinator: Vicki Barber, vlbarber1972@gmail.com
Chapter Website: https://txmn.org/goodwater/good-water-training-class/
Guadalupe Chapter
Training Dates: August 8 – November 18, 2023
Time of Day: 1:00-5:00, Every other Tuesday
Training Location: Agrilife Building in Seguin, 210 E Live Oak, Seguin, TX 78155
Class Limit: 25
Registration Fee: $120
Registration Deadline: August 1, 2023
Training Coordinator: Michelle Darnell, gmnmembers@guadmn.org
Chapter Website: https://txmn.org/guadalupe/
Hays County Chapter
Training Dates: Jan 24 thru Oct 17
Time of Day: Tuesady evenings/Saturday mornings
Training Location: We rotate training sites throughout the county: Freeman Ranch in San Marcos, Cabela’s in Buda, Cypress Falls Lodge in Wimberley, Holy Spirit Church in Dripping Springs. In addition, outdoor classrooms include: Meadows Center, Jacob’s Well, John Knox Ranch, Hornsby Bend, and multiple private properties for Site Visits.
Class Limit: 45
Registration Fee: $175
Registration Deadline: 12/3/22
Training Coordinator: Mary O’Hara, mary.ohara@haysmn.org
Chapter Website: https://beautifulhayscounty.org
Heartwood Chapter
Training Dates: Feb 4 – June 24, 2023
Time of Day: Daytime
Training Location: Twelve classes held at various venues including Montgomery County Agrilife, Huntsville State Park, Spring Creek Greenway Nature Center, Jones State Forest, and Mercer Botanical Gardens. Classes will be hybrid, except for four field sessions which will be in-person only.
Class Limit: 40
Registration Fee: $175
Registration Deadline: Until class is full.
Training Coordinator: Carolyn Langlinais, heartwoodtraining@gmail.com
Chapter Website: https://txmn.org/heartwood/prospective-members/how-to-join/
Highland Lakes Chapter
Training Dates: Feb 9 – Apr 27, 2023
Time of Day: Daytime
Training Locations: Feb 9 – Trinity Episcopal Church, Marble Falls
Feb 16 – Trinity Episcopal Church, Marble Falls
Feb 23 — Agri-life building & Upper Highland Lakes Nature Center
Mar 2 — Longhorn Caverns State Park
Mar 9 — Candlelight Ranch
Mar 16 — Johnson City
Mar 23 — Agri-life building & Inks Lake State Park
Mar 30 — Lady Bird Johnson Wildfire Center
Apr 6 — Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge
Apr 13 — Methodist Church & Blanco State Park
Apr 20 — Inks Dam National Fish Hatchery
Apr 27 — Bamberger Ranch
Class Limit: 22
Registration Fee: $200
Registration Deadline: 11/30/22
Training Coordinator: Paula Richards, alabamatick@yahoo.com
Chapter Website: https://txmn.org/highlandlakes/
Hill Country Chapter
Training Dates: Aug 16 – Nov 11 2023
Time of Day: Wed. Evening 5:45 – 9:00 pm; Saturdays 9:00 am- 4:00 pm
Training Location: Wednesdays are zoom only and Saturdays are in person field trips and on-site classes.
Class Limit: 30
Registration Fee: $200.00
Registration Deadline: March 15, 2023
Training Coordinator: Jane Jamison, jjamison3@gmail.com
Chapter Website: https://txmn.org/hillcountry/#
Llano Estacado Chapter
Training Dates: January 21 – July 22
Time of Day: 9:00AM – 3:00PM
Training Location: Sibley Nature Center, 1307 E. Wadley, Midland TX 79705, Some field sessions
Class Limit: 25
Registration Fee: $125
Registration Deadline: January 21
Training Coordinator: Susie Yarbrough, susie.yarbrough@hotmail.com
Chapter Website: https://txmn.org/llano/
Lost Pines Chapter
Training Dates: January 13 – May 31, 2024
Time of Day: Mondays 6-9 pm, Saturdays 9 am-noon
Training Location: Locations include: Bastrop State Park, Buescher State Park, Lockhart State Park plus field trips to interesting locales in nearby counties. All lecture classes will be held in-person. An online option may be available. Field trips will be in-person only. To encourage students to attend classes in-person, we are asking lecturers to incorporate some interactive hands-on learning activity into their presentations if possible (something beyond Q&A.) Credit for participating in the interactive portion of a session will only be available to those who attend in-person.
Class Limit: 25
Registration Fee: $150
Registration Deadline: Dec 15, 2023
Training Coordinator: Beverly Angel, training@lostpinesmasternaturalist.org
Chapter Website: https://txmn.org/lostpines/
Lower Trinity Basin Chapter
Training Dates: August-November 2023
Time of Day: Training classes will be held at 6:00 p.m. on the designated days.
Training Location: Most classes will be held at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 2041 Trinity Street, Liberty, Texas. Field trips are included on the schedule. Times for field trips will be announced as the date for that field trip approaches.
Class Limit: 15
Registration Fee: $150
Registration Deadline: July 25, 2023
Training Coordinator: Shelli Ellerbe, ltbasinnewclassdirector@gmail.com
Chapter Website: https://txmn.org/lowertrinitybasin/
Mid Coast Chapter
Training Dates: January 28 – June 3, 2023
Time of Day: Thursday evenings and Saturday daytimes
Training Location:
1. AgriLife Rockport, in person
2. Geology and Ecoregions, virtual
3. Museum of the Coastal Bend, in person
4. Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, 25% virtual, 75% in person
5. Welder Wildlife Refuge, 25% virtual, 75% in person
6. Lake Texana Park, 25% virtual, 75% in person
7. Fennessey Ranch, 25% virtual, 75% in person
8. Port O’Connor, 25% virtual, 75% in person
9. Mustang Island, 25% virtual, 75% in person
10. Barnhart Ranch, 25% virtual, 75% in person
Class Limit: 20
Registration Fee: $150
Registration Deadline: 2023 Class is full with a waiting list.
Training Coordinator: Greg and Sally Simmons and Scroggs, grsgeo@gmail.com
Chapter Website: https://midcoast-tmn.org/
North Texas Chapter
Training Dates: February 2 – May 2, 2023
Time of Day: 6:00 pm
Training Location: Brookhaven Campus – Dallas College – 6 sessions
Online via zoom – 7 sessions
Class Limit: 50
Registration Fee: $200
Registration Deadline: October 31, 2022
Training Coordinator: Anne Edwards, anneedwards3207@gmail.com
Chapter Website: https://public.ntmn.org/
2024: Applications for 2024 Class accepted September 15-October 31, 2023
Classes January 30-April 30, 2024; about 1/2 at Brookhaven, 1/2 online
Panhandle Chapter
Training Dates: Sept 1, 2023 – May 31, 2024
Time of Day: Daytime on Saturdays
Training Location: (TBA)
Class Limit: 24
Registration Fee: $95
Registration Deadline: August 15, 2023
Training Coordinator: Bernice Blasingame, cbblasingame@sbcglobal.net
Chapter Website: https://txmn.org/pc/
Piney Wood Lakes Chapter
Training Dates: February 1, 2023 – April 13, 2023
Time of Day: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Training Location: Polk County Ag Extension Office, Training Building in back. 602 E. Church Street
Livingston, TX 77351
Class Limit: 20
Registration Fee: $140
Registration Deadline: January 25, 2023
Training Coordinator: Tina Crichfield, PWLTMNTina@gmail.com
Chapter Website: https://txmn.org/pineywoodlakes/
Prairie Oaks Chapter
Training Dates: January 18 – May 5, 2023
Time of Day: Wednesday evenings plus some Saturdays.
Training Location: Animal & Plant Sciences Center, Tarleton Agriculture Center, 1322 CR 518, Stephenville, TX 76401
Class Limit: 15
Registration Fee: $100 per person or $75 per person for two people sharing a book.
Registration Deadline: January 16, 2023
Training Coordinator: Gary Wood, garylwood@centurylink.net
Chapter Website: https://txmn.org/prairieoaks/
Red River Chapter
Training Dates: August 26 – November 4, 2023
Time of Day: Saturdays, Daytime
Training Location: McKenzie Memorial Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, Clarksville, TX for classroom sessions. Three field trips (prairie, wetlands, and forestry) will be held at locations in the area. Morning outdoor sessions (held before the classroom sessions start) will be conducted at various locations in the local area. All classes will meet in person. A few instructors may be on Zoom.
Class Limit: 16
Registration Fee: $125 for individual, $215 for two people in one household sharing a book, $90 if a student already has a textbook
Registration Deadline: August 15, 2023
Training Coordinator: Debra Jones, rrtmntraining@gmail.com
Chapter Website: https://txmn.org/redriver/training-schedule-2/
Rio Brazos Chapter
Training Dates: January 21 – May 20, 2023
Time of Day: Saturdays, Day Time
Training Location: Opal Durant Community Center, Acton, Granbury, TX
Class Limit: (none submitted)
Registration Fee: $125
Registration Deadline: 12/15/2022
Training Coordinator: Amy Knoll, amy.r.knoll@gmail.com
Chapter Website: https://txmn.org/rbc/becoming-a-master-naturalist/2020-training-class-information/
Rolling Plains Chapter
Training Dates: March 2 – June 29, 2023
Time of Day: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Thursday nights.
Training Location: Wichita Falls
Class Limit: (none submitted)
Registration Fee: $100.00
Registration Deadline: February 24, 2023
Training Coordinator: Terry McKee, dgm59@aol.com
Chapter Website: https://txmn.org/rollingplains
Sabine-Neches Chapter
Training Dates: January 26, 2023 – June 30, 2023
Time of Day: Most classes are Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings.
Training Location: We have initial training classes at various locations throughout Jefferson, Orange and Hardin counties. Specific dates, time and locations will be available in January 2023.
Class Limit: (none submitted)
Registration Fee: $140 individual (includes Texas Master Naturalist Curriculum) $240 couple ( includes one copy of Texas Master Naturalist Curriculum)
Registration Deadline: January 26, 2023
Training Coordinator: Randy Beehn, sabinenechestxmn@gmail.com
Chapter Website: https://txmn.org/sabine/
South Plains Chapter
Training Dates: Jan 14, 2022 to Dec 19, 2022
Training Location: We have training at Lubbock Lake Landmark and Lubbock Garden and Arts Center.
Class Limit: (none submitted)
Registration Fee: $140 individual (includes Texas Master Naturalist Curriculum) $240 couple ( includes one copy of Texas Master Naturalist Curriculum)
Registration Deadline: Jan 14, but will allow for late registration
Training Coordinator: Gloria Paraskeva, sptxmn@gmail.com
Chapter Website: https://txmn.org/spc/