The Hill Country Chapter of Texas Master Naturalist is one of several regional Texas Master Naturalist organizations in the state. The Texas Master Naturalist program is a statewide organization sponsored jointly by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Texas AgriLife Extension Service. Master Naturalists receive in-depth, research-based, scientific training in wildlife and natural resource management and then share that knowledge to promote sustainable use, conservation, and maintenance of our natural resources. In the Hill Country we receive training specific to our area.

Since its inception in 2002 our chapter has trained more than 199 volunteers and completed more than 50,212 service hours, including:

• The Land Management Assistance Program (LMAP) has advised 167 land owners on land management and habitation issues affecting more than 11,600 acres.

• Our volunteers have reached more than 49,000 youths and adults.

Our mission is to develop a corps of well-informed volunteers to provide education, outreach and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas within their communities.