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Insects, Entomology
Molly Keck Integrated Pest Management Program Specialist, Texas AgriLife Extension, Bexar County, San Antonio, TX. Molly holds a Bachelors and Masters degree in Entomology. She has worked for the...
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Weather and Climate
Jon W. Zeitler Science and Operations Officer National Weather Service (NWS) New Braunfels, Texas Jon holds a B.S. degree in meteorology from Iowa State University and a Masters degree in meteorology...
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Wildscaping & Urban Systems
Judit Green Urban Biologist, Texas Parks and Wildlife, San Antonio, TX One of two urban biologists in the San Antonio area. She and others created the Texas Master Naturalist program and developed the...
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Fish, Ichthyology
John Prentice Retired Fishery Research Biologist, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. John holds degrees in aquatic and marine biology and fisheries management. After completing his education, he...
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Plants, The Nature of Naming, Citizen Science
Cheryl Hamilton Citizen Scientist, San Antonio, TX Cheryl has been an Alamo Area Master Naturalist since November 2007 and is also a member of the San Antonio chapter of the Native Plant Society of...
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Interpretation, Volunteers as Teachers
Liz Palfini Park Superintendent, Palmetto State Park, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Gonzales, TX Liz holds a Bachelors degree in Ornamental Horticulture from New Mexico State University and a...
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Urban Forestry, Forest Ecology and Management
Mark Kroeze Urban Forester, Texas A&M Forest Service, San Antonio, TX Mark is a graduate of the University of Minnesota. He is a certified forester, certified arborist and Municipal Specialist and...
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Archaeology
Dr. Clark Wernecke Project Director, Gault Project at Texas State University and Executive Director of the Gault School of Archaeological Research, San Marcos, TX Clark Wernecke received an MBA from...
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Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sam Womble County Extension Agent – Agriculture and Natural Resources Bexar County Bachelors degree from Texas A&M in Animal Science Masters degree from Tarleton State University in Agricultural...
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iNaturalist and Getting Children Involved in Nature
Craig Hensley Craig is the Texas Nature Trackers Biologist with the TPWD Wildlife Diversity Team. He holds a Master’s Degree in Zoology and B.S. in Fisheries and Wildlife Management and is a...
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Insects, Entomology
Molly Keck Integrated Pest Management Program Specialist, Texas AgriLife Extension, Bexar County, San Antonio, TX. Molly holds a Bachelors and Masters degree in Entomology. She has worked for the...
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MY BACKYARD AND BEYOND, by Haeley Giambalvo
My love for nature started in my backyard. Seven years ago, we traded a downtown Chicago condo for a suburban home in San Antonio. It was my first home with a yard in 15 years. Our new home backed up...
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OPENING MY EYES, by Jim Baker
A sudden gust of wind rocks the camper just as I sit down on the sofa to relax after my morning hike along the trails of Kerrville Schreiner Park. It doesn’t surprise me. I had been racing to beat...
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SAL AND THE KEMPS, by Sal Scibetta
As long as I can remember, turtles have always been there. I do remember when the Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle came into my life: Science Club, Wells Middle School, Houston, Texas, 1985. I already liked...
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WHY I VOLUNTEER, Spotlight on Master Naturalist Nancy Thoss
When asked to interview for Why I Volunteer, Nancy Thoss chuckled. “Sure, but my story isn’t dramatic. Not like some others I’ve heard.” Perhaps. But the foundation of every volunteer organization is...
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NATURE UNDER YOUR NOSE, by Texas Master Naturalist Drake White
Every day is a new adventure. This is why nature is such an important part of my life. Not just from a business or educational perspective, but as an opportunity to explore what’s literally right...
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WHY I VOLUNTEER, Spotlight on Texas Master Naturalist Pat Symchych
Never underestimate simple advertising. It was a bumper sticker that sparked Pat Symchych’s interest in becoming a Master Naturalist! Pat grew up in Utah, a state renowned for its natural beauty. Her...
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WHERE’S WALDEN?, by Texas Master Naturalist Krin Van Tatenhove
After having it on my booklist for decades, I finally slogged my way through Walden. Thoreau can be obtuse, but the gems buried in his prose are worth the effort. Like this… “You must live in the...
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THE GIFT GEOLOGY HAS GIVEN ME, by Texas Master Naturalist Gary Poole
As a boy, I, like many people in their childhoods, collected rocks. Or so I called it. Mostly it involved picking up unusual specimens, applying some fantastic origin story to the rock, and then...
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