Download our Award Winning Newsletters (received State “Best Newsletter” Award for 2009 and 2010, the only years we submitted an entry) and read fascinating contributions from members, professors, and various experts in nature. Great photos too!
Spring 2012 Newsletter PDF – 11 pages
- “The Masked Bandit”, by Katherine Bedrich – about that mischievous Raccoon
- “Can’t See the Forest for the Trees”, by Sue Taylor – about childhood memories on the farm and helping grand-kids appreciate nature
- “The Cricket and the Turtle”, by Dorothy Mayer – learn about a mysterious cricket holder and helping our red-eared sliders
- “You Gotta Look Close”, by Donna Lewis – see what early spring beauties are in that about-to-be-mowed lawn
- “Ah! Costa Rica”, by Ann Collins – sharing her experience in nature in this tropical paradise
- “Nature Time at the Apple Tree Day Care”, by Debbi Harris – chapter members helping pre-school kids learn about trees, birds and more
- “Whooping Cranes and Alligators”, by Paula Engelhardt – tells about her trip to the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge near Corpus Christi
- “2012 Nature Festival”, by Don Travis – read about our upcoming annual event and all it’s fun and educational content
- “Did You Know” – What animal can stick its tongue in its ear? Find out here.
- “Certifications, Etc.” by Cindy Bolch – our 2012 Year to Date awards, and Lifetime Achievement award levels
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Winter 2011-12 Newsletter PDF – 7 pages
- “The Honey Mesquite Tree”, by Katherine Bedrich
- “Sharing Nature Stories”, by our fellow naturalist members
- “Nature in New York”, by Katherine Bedrich, on her recent search for bryophytes in the Empire State
- “A Walk in the Forest”, by Donna Lewis, on her discovery of various mushrooms
- “Birding at Cedar Hill Ranch-Part Two”, by Ann Collins and the feathered friends they found
- “Did you Know?” – Do Armidillos sink or swim? Find out here.
- “Certifications, Etc.”, by Cindy Bolch – our 2011 Year to Date awards, and Lifetime Achievement awards levels.
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Fall 2011 Newsletter PDF – 9 pages
- “The Year of the Turtle”, by Katherine Bedrich, all about fascinating creatures dating back some 200 million years.
- “Sharing Nature Stories”, by some of our members, relating some interesting recent events.
- “This Cameron 6 year old’s hobby just might bug you”, originally written by Jeanne Williams and published in the Temple Daily Telegram, it tells the story of Charlie Mayer and his hobby of collecting insects.
- “Native Plant and Wildlife Quiz”, from eNature.com, tests your knowledge of the best plants for your wildscape and for wildlife.
- “Birding at Cedar Hill Ranch”, written by Ann Collins, tells of the fun and success the birding group had doing a survey, and the 35 + species of birds as well as insects and other wildlife they observed.
- “On Becoming a Naturalist”, by Michelle Fletcher, and what it means to her.
- “Paraphrase of Genesis Chapter 1″, by Michelle Fletcher, about what God has given us that man has mismanaged.
- “Tuff Year!”, by Donna Lewis, about our long drought and what she has done to keep her wildlife happy.
- Our regular “Did You Know?” question – Where in the world in the least rainfall?
- “Certifications, etc.” about the ongoing achievements of our fantastic volunteers.
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Summer 2011 Newsletter PDF – 10 pages
“Ag in the Classroom”, by Katherine Bedrich – about our recent involvement in youth education.
” Come Alive”, by Linda McBride – a beautifully written love story about truly enhancing and appreciating the nature around us.
“Dry Times are High Time for a Good Time Outdoors”, by Tim Siegmund – our recent drought(s) and how nature adapts and blooms anyway.
“Bird Showers and Shows”, by Ann Collins – turn on your sprinkler and see the show that your bird friends will give you.
“My Updated Plans for Thirsty Summer Friends”, by Dorothy Mayer – the necessity and challenges in providing water for nature’s visitors.
“The Worst Baby Names Ever”, from eNature.com – pinkies, orange dogs, monkey slugs and more. What’s your favorite?
“A Hummer in the Web”, by Ann Collins – a true and comical story of Ann’s attempts to rescue a Hummer caught in a spider web. Way to go Ann!
“Certifcations, Etc.”, by Cindy Bolch – the latest update on our volunteers well deserved awards.
“Did You Know?”, by Don Travis – our regular feature on some interesting tidbit of nature’s fascinating world.
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Spring 2011 Newsletter PDF – 8 pages
Prairie Tracks – about the Coyote
A preview of the 2011 Nature Festival
Our results from the Great Backyard Birdcount
An Owl makes a new home in Paula’s backyard
An original poem “Spring has Sprung”
Butterflies Awake!
Certifications, Etc.
“Did you know?” feature
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Winter 2010 – 2011 Newsletter PDF – 9 pages
Prairie Tracks, from the President’s quill
On Being a Master Naturalist
Our 2010 Class Graduates
Do You Think Like a Worm?
Bower Birds Seduce With Illusion
Nature Festival 2011
Horny Toads
Certifications, etc.
“Did you know?” feature
Download Winter 10-11 newsletter here (small file size for viewing).
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Fall 2010 Newsletter PDF – 11 pages – 2010 award winner.
Prairie Path, from the President’s quill
Remembering Ed, a testimonial from members to Ed Burleson
The Name Game, and Autumn’s Bounty, reprints from eNature.com
Haiku Poetry, part II
Walking the Walk
Ooops!
Our new website
Certifications, etc.
“Did you know?” feature
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Summer 2010 Newsletter PDF – 5 pages.
Special Nature Festival Issue – “Nature at its Best”
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Spring 2010 Newsletter PDF – 13 pages
Prairie Tracks, from the Presidents Quill
Nature Festival NEWS
Pictures along the way
Can you pass the TAKS?
P’nut Butter Suet Bird Block
Benefits of Joining ECRMN
Could you run on sunlight?
Backyard Hummingbirding
Storm Protection
Haiku Poetry
Hints and Tips
Upcoming Events
Certifications, Etc.
“Did you know?” feature
Download Spring 10 newsletter here.
Winter 09-10 Newsletter PDF – 8 pages.
Prairie Tracks, from the Presidents Quill
Seeds for the Millennium
Our 1st Annual Photo Contest
Upcoming Events
Certifications, Etc.
“Did you know?” feature
Download Winter 09-10 newsletter here.
Fall ’09 Newsletter PDF – 12 pages – “Best Newsletter Award Winner” at 2009 State Conference
From The President‘s quill: A Last Look From The Top
Outdoors with the VP
The Forest Underfoot, Part I
Citizen Science
Big and Historic Trees
Time to Plant and Prune
Along the Xavier Road
Upcoming Events
Certifications, Etc
“Did you know?” feature
Download Fall 09 newsletter here.
Summer ’09 Newsletter PDF – 12 pages
From The President‘s quill: Hop Aboard the Conservation Train.
Our Committees
Fresh Water Mussels are good for Bass
Kayaking the Little River
A Conservation Ethic
From the Outdoors of the VP
Second ECRC class graduates
Milam County Nature Festival
Upcoming Events
Certifications, Etc.
“Did you know?” feature
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Spring 2009 Newsletter – PDF – 12 pages
From The President‘s quill: Time to Care for your “Pet”
How Old is Your Favorite Pet?
Texas Nature Trackers
Wild at Heart
The Complete Master Naturalist
Public Invited to Assist the Texas State Reptile
To Cull or not to Cull (deer)
Logos, Logos, and More Logos
Upcoming Events
Certifications, Etc.
“Did you know?” feature
Download Spring 2009 Newsletter here.
Winter 2008 – 2009 Newsletter – PDF – 9 pages
From The President‘s quill: The Year to Adapt a “Pet”
The Game Warden‘s View: Winter Time in Milam County
Plant Identification Workshop
State Mtg. and Adv. Training
Milam County Nature Book
Perry Pecan Patch Camp Out
Mapping the El Camino Real
2009 Class Update
Upcoming Events
Certifications, Etc.
“Did you know?” feature
Download Winter 2008 2009 Newsletter here.
Fall 2008 Inaugural Issue – PDF – 10 page document
From The President’s quill: View From the Top of Sugarloaf
The Game Warden’s View: Wildlife around the County
What’s in a Name? El Camino Real? Los Caminos?
Snake bite First Aid
Wildlife Management Ag Valuation
2009 Class Schedule
Upcoming Events
“Did you know?” feature
