Thank you for your interest! The Balcones Canyonlands chapter focuses our training
and volunteer efforts on the Eastern Hill Country, especially the various tracts of the
Balcones Canyonlands Preserve and the Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife
Refuge. If you do not plan to volunteer in the greater Austin area, please use the
state TMN website to find a chapter near you.

We provide you the training you need to become a certified Texas Master Naturalist. All
members must attend a 40-hour initial training course. The class is customized to our
local ecosystem. The training is concentrated into one college semester, from August
29th to January 18th. Most classes are online on Thursday evenings with some in-
person field trips on Saturdays. Any classes missed will need to be made up. Details
about the training course and certification requirements are in the Training Handbook.

Our training program is open to every adult, 18 and older. We welcome participants of all
backgrounds and abilities who share our passion for the precious Hill Country that we
call home!