Master Naturalists are dedicated to the conservation, preservation, and restoration of our natural resources, and promoting ecological education for all. Upon completing a comprehensive training program, Master Naturalist volunteers provide programs and projects that increase appreciation of our natural environment, promote the maintenance of and sustainable use of public open spaces, and protect and preserve native flora and fauna and their habitats.

This is an opportunity to talk to current Master Naturalists and ask questions. Join us for an informal gathering of folks with a common interest in our natural world. Come for lunch, learn more about this volunteer program, learn about and view exhibits displaying some of the many completed and ongoing community Elm Fork Chapter projects. LOCATION: Ben E. Keith, 2801 North I-35E, Denton, TX 76207

Applications, the course curriculum and information about the Master Naturalist volunteer program are available on this website, by calling 940.349.2883 or emailing donna.wolfe@dentoncounty.com

Classes are scheduled on each Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Texas AgriLIFE Extension Service Office, Denton County Government Center, 306 N. Loop 288 in Denton TX. Instructors are specialists in diverse fields of ecological studies. The curriculum includes classroom and field study.  The training fee for 2009 is $125.

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We will seek to provide reasonable accommodation for all persons with disabilities for this program. Please contact the Denton County Extension office as soon as possible to advise us of the auxiliary aid or service that will be required. The Texas Master Naturalist program is coordinated by Texas AgriLIFE Extension and Texas Parks and Wildlife. Texas Master Naturalist programs serve people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, religion, disability or national origin.