How to become a certified Master Naturalist  Submit an application. Applications are available at the North Texas Master Naturalist web site ntmn.org.  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 Naturalists recertify each year by completing 8 hours of advanced training and 40 hours of volunteer service. Training summary You will 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 agencies, and nature centers. Location of Classes Texas AgriLife Extension Service Office 10056 Marsh Lane, Suite B101 Dallas, Texas 75229-6071 Cost $170.00 Due on the first night of class. 2014 North Texas Chapter Master Naturalist Training Schedule 2-11 Introduction to MN Program – Jim Varnum, TMN Ecosystem Concepts – Brett Johnson, TWPD 2-18 Ecological Regions of Texas – Dan Northcut, TMN 2-25 Effects of Weather and Climate on Ecoregions – Dan Northcut Geology of Texas– Dan Northcut 3-4 Mammalogy & Ecosystem Management – Derek Browman, TPWD 3-11 Herpetology – Roger Sanderson, TDG 3-18 Forest Ecology & Management – Steve Houser, TMN 3-22 **Wetlands Fieldtrip to Trinity River Audubon Center – Ben Jones, 3-25 Orinthology - Ornithology – Dr. Marcy Brown Marsden, University of Dallas 4-1 Prairie Ecology & Management – Jim Eidson, The Nature Conservancy 4-5 **Forest Fieldtrip to Great Trinity Forest – Jim Flood, TMN 4-8 Botany – Tiana Rehman, BRIT 4-15 Urban Systems – Brett Johnson 4-19 **Prairie Fieldtrip to LLELA – Richard Freiheit, UNT 4-22 Aquatic Systems – Rob Denkhaus, FWNC 4-29 Entomology – Dr. Mike Merchant, TAMU End of Class Celebrations Class Days and Times: Tuesdays: 6:00p.m. – 9:00p.m. **Field Trips -Saturdays: Usually mornings Some North Texas Chapter Projects Master Naturalists are involved in a variety of projects. Here's a sample of what you can do. Conservation and Restoration Cedar Ridge Preserve DFW Wildlife Coalition Buckeye Trail Spring Creek Forest Scientific Monitoring Amphibian Watch Invasive Species Monitoring Texas Stream Team (Water Monitoring) Monarch Watch Cactus Moth Monitoring Christmas Bird Count Community Education Trinity River Audubon Center Texas Discovery Gardens Fair Park Demonstration Wildscape Earth Day, State Fair, etc. outreach booths Speakers Bureau IMPORTANT DATES Open house for applicants: Tues., Jan. 14, 2014 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Texas AgriLife Extension Service Office 10056 Marsh Lane Suite B-101 Dallas, Texas 75229-6071 Application deadline: Fri., Jan. 24, 2014 Notification of acceptance into the program: Feb. 1, 2014 First day of class: Tues., Feb. 11, 2014 Sponsors Become a Texas AgriLife Extension Service 10056 Marsh Lane Suite B-101 Dallas, Texas 75229-6071 Ph: 214.904.3050 Master Naturalist For more information about the North Texas Chapter of Texas Master Naturalist, contact: Ellen Guiling, Education Officer [email protected] Brett Johnson, Urban Biologist North Texas Chapter Advisor Texas Parks and Wildlife Department P. O. Box 941 Cedar Hill, Texas 75106 Ph: 972.293.3841 [email protected] Stephanie Timko, President [email protected] County Extension Agent 214.904.3050 Brett Johnson, Urban Biologist 972.293.3841 [email protected] Or visit our website ntmn.org Michelle M. Haggerty Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Master Naturalist Program State Coordinator 309 Sidney Baker South Kerrville, TX 78028 Ph: 830.896.2500 Fax: 830.792.6167 [email protected] Individuals with disabilities who require an auxiliary aid, service, or accommodation to participate are encouraged to contact Dallas County Extension at (214) 904-3050 for assistance, at least two weeks prior to the marketed education program. Extension programs serve people of all ages, regardless of race, color, socioeconomic level, religion, disability or national origin. The Texas A&M University System, the U.S Department of Agriculture, Texas Parks and Wildlife, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas cooperating. By joining the North Texas Chapter Master Naturalist Program 2014