Galveston Bay Foundation is proud to share this professional development opportunity hosted by our valued partner, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), with leadership support from GBF Dedicated Volunteer and TPWD Volunteer Angler Education Instructor Trainer and Master Naturalist, Mason Gilfoil.
This free instructor workshop is designed for adults interested in teaching fishing skills, aquatic conservation, and outdoor stewardship within their schools, organizations, or communities.
This training is ideal for:
- educators, scout
- leaders,
- youth group coordinators,
- camp staff,
- and conservation-minded community members like you!
This workshop is especially valuable for those interested in combining environmental education with recreation, and community stewardship.
Workshop Details
- Potential Dates: Thursday, June 25
- Location: Carbide Park, La Marque, Texas
- Cost: Free
- Eligibility: Adults 18+
- Requirement: Minimum 10 participants needed to confirm workshop
Certification Benefits
- Learn to teach fishing skills and aquatic conservation concepts
- Access TPWD curriculum, materials, and equipment support (where available)
- Expand youth and community outdoor engagement
- TEA-approved CPE credit available for educators
- Build long-term conservation leadership capacity in your community
NOTE: This workshop is hosted by our partners at Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD).
GBF is sharing this opportunity in support of our community partners and to help connect our volunteers with meaningful environmental education and leadership development opportunities.
Participation in this workshop does not count toward GBF volunteer service hours, but GBF recognizes this certification as valuable experience for volunteer leadership roles.
