Marian Collins is a member of Class 47 and recently completed training to become a Certified Interpretive Guide. Interpreters connect visitors to important natural, cultural, and historical resources at parks,…
If You Think You Spotted a Northern Giant Hornet…You Probably Haven’t by Molly Keck
If you think you’ve seen a Northern Giant Hornet this summer in your backyard, you probably haven’t. Northern Giant Hornets, formerly known as Asian Giant Hornets, and sensationally known as…
The Winding Path of a Master Naturalist by Terry Glaser
Several months ago, I began volunteering at a new State Natural Area under development outside of Boerne named the Albert and Bessie Kronkosky State Natural Area (ABKSNA). The Kronkosky’s purchased…
WATERWAYS SPOTLIGHT, A Q&A with Rachel Cywinski
Editor’s Note: AAMN Member Rachel Cywinski, Class 2, was highlighted in this month’s Texas Stream Team Newsletter for her commitment and outstanding work supporting our San Antonio Waterways. The following…
ROAD CRUSING FOR HERPS, by Texas Master Naturalist Sal Scibetta
Many people are familiar with the wildlife activities of birding and fishing. Let me introduce you to another one. Herping! Herping is just like birding, but instead you’re looking for…
WHAT IS THE NATURE OF NATURE? by Texas Master Naturalist Gary Poole
I own some land, 50 acres, in northern Uvalde County, the southern edge of the Edwards Plateau. On it there’s a small, one room cabin. From the backside of that…
WE ARE NOT APART FROM NATURE, by Texas Master Naturalist Morgan Sanchez
Recently, I returned to the workforce after completing my graduate studies. I had been a full-time caregiver to my young children while also studying as a full-time graduate student. It…
LEARNING FROM NATURE, by Texas Master Naturalist Jim Baker
As many folks may know from reading articles or blog posts that I have written in the past, my love of nature didn’t develop in normal ways. I always enjoyed…
BECOMING A NATIVE PLANT ADVOCATE, by Texas Master Naturalist Haeley Giambalvo
If you asked me three years ago what a native plant was, I may have responded with a confused look. If you ask me today, I may not be able…
AN UNEXPECTED COMMUNITY, by Texas Master Naturalist Talat Shah
When I moved to San Antonio 10 years ago for family reasons, I wasn’t planning on staying here for the long-term. I thought this might just be a stop along…