2026 Master Naturalist Training Application

APPLICATION AGREEMENT

Application Deadline: August 3, 2026

Thank you for your interest in the Texas Master Naturalist Program! This is a volunteer program. The Big Country Chapter trains volunteers to conserve, restore, and educate others about Texas’ natural resources.

Program at a Glance

Training Dates: August 13 – November 5, 2026

Class Schedule: Most Thursdays, 6:00–9:00 p.m.

Field Sessions: Three Saturday field sessions

Training Locations: Taylor County Extension Office, Abilene State Park, and select field sites

Cost: $150

Class Size: Limited to 20 participants

Background Check: Required for all participants

Volunteer Program: Certification requires volunteer service and advanced training after graduation.

Annual Recertification Required

Service Area: Taylor, Callahan, Coleman, Eastland, Fisher, Jones, Haskell, Knox, Nolan, Runnels, Shackelford, Stephens, Throckmorton, Concho, Brown, and Tom Green Counties

The training fee includes all speaker and administrative expenses as well as your Texas Master Naturalist Statewide Curriculum, which is yours to keep.

Applicant Information

Legal Name

First NamePreferred First NameLast Name

Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityCounty

Postal / Zip Code

E-mail

example@example.com

Mobile Number

Format: (000) 000-0000.

Phone Number

Format: (000) 000-0000.

Work Number

Format: (000) 000-0000.

How did you hear about the Master Naturalist Program?

Why would you like to become a Texas Master Naturalist?

What interests, hobbies, volunteer experience, clubs, organizations, ornatural resource experience would you like us to know about?

I wish to apply to the Big Country Chapter of TexasMaster Naturalist, sponsored by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service andTexas Parks & Wildlife Department.If accepted, I understand and agree that:

Please see below tentative schedule for dates of training. Please note 3 all day Saturday field sessions.

Schedule for 2026 Master Naturalist Training

Application Information

Deadline
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on August 3, 2026.

Submit Your Application
Email: Dawnyel.Luckie@ag.tamu.edu

Mail or Deliver To: Big Country Chapter of Texas Master Naturalist c/o Taylor County Extension Office 1982 Lytle Way Abilene, TX 79602

Questions?
Taylor County Extension Office 325-672-6048

Applicants will be notified of acceptance by email following review by the training committee August 5th.

Signature - By typing my full name below, I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to the information, requirements, and expectations outlined in this application. I affirm that all information I have provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that typing my name constitutes my electronic signature and carries the same legal effect as a handwritten signature.

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Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service provides equal opportunities in its programs and employment to all persons, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating.

Texas Master Naturalist Training