Hill Country Chapter
Last update:  06/08/2008

 

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Interested in becoming a Texas Master Naturalist?

The Texas Master Naturalist – Hill Country Chapter is now accepting applications for the 2008 training class. Adults in Bandera, Gillespie, Kendall, and Kerr counties may apply. This researched-based, scientific training is customized for the Hill Country and taught by experts from state universities and state and federal agencies. It is centered in wildlife and natural resource management. Topics include basic ecology, geology, range science, deer management, plant identification, and more.

Chapter members volunteer for more than 50 projects in the four-county area to help conserve Texas’ natural resources and educate residents about the local ecology. Projects include butterfly research, bird counts, water quality monitoring, land management assistance, and children’s classes, and they occur in a variety of places such as nature centers, parks, and natural areas.

Classes begin September 3, end November 12, and meet from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Most are at the Texas Lions Camp in Kerrville. To become certified, in addition to completing the class, trainees must volunteer 40 hours on approved projects and complete 8 hours of advanced training.

For more information or an application, contact John Huecksteadt Director of Membership at 830-997-4843. Please include your name, mailing address, phone number, and e-mail address.  You may also download and print out an application with this link:   2008 HCMN Application.  Completed applications must be postmarked by July 17.

The Texas Master Naturalist program is sponsored by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Texas AgriLife Extension. Information about the state program is at Texas Master Naturalist Program. 

 

 

Click on your subject of interest and you'll find links to our collection of favorite websites, pictures, and information:

 

Hill Country Links
Bamberger Ranch
Bear Springs Blossom Conservation Group
Cibolo Nature Center
Driftwood Wildlife Association 
Friends of Enchanted Rock
Friends of the Fredericksburg Nature Center
Heart of Texas-West Wildlife Trail Map  ( Free at the state's 12 Travel Information Centers or may be purchased by following this link)
Kerr Wildlife Management Area
Kerrville County Extension Office    
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Love Creek Preserve
Riverside Nature Center
Texas Hill Country River Region
Texas Upper Guadalupe River Authority  

 

 

 

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Other Important Links and information:

 
Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute - Ft. Davis    
Dark Sky Association Texas Legislature Online
Elm Fork Chapter of Master Naturalists The Texas Nature Conservancy
Great Texas Wildlife Trails Texas Master Naturalist Program
Holistic Resource Management Texas Mater Naturalist List Server
Images for Conservation Fund (ICF) Texbirds Reference Page (Current Texas Birding Links)
Oak Wilt Information Texas Section Society for Range Management
Native Plant Society Links Texas Tech Lifelong Learning Community program
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Texas Wildlife Association
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Texas Nature Trackers:  Ongoing State Volunteer Projects
Texas Hummingbird Roundup Texas Horned Lizard Watch
Texas Amphibian Watch Texas Black-tailed Prairie Dog Watch
Texas Mussel Watch Texas Box Turtle Survey Project
Texas Monarch Watch  

 

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For more info:   South Texas Farm & Range Forum       
Or contact:
Helen Holdsworth
Executive Director, Texas Brigades
Education Program Specialist, Texas Wildlife Association
1-800-TEX-WILD or 210-826-2904, x. 120
Fax: 210-826-4933
401 Isom Rd., Ste. 237
San Antonio, TX 78216