Friends of Hagerman 2nd Saturday Nature Programs
Friends of Hagerman 2nd Saturday Nature Programs
Friends of Hagerman 2nd Saturday Nature Programs
Friends of Hagerman 2nd Saturday Nature Programs
Friends of Hagerman 2nd Saturday Nature Programs
Friends of Hagerman 2nd Saturday Nature Programs
Friends of Hagerman 2nd Saturday Nature Programs
Friends of Hagerman 2nd Saturday Nature Programs
I do most of my volunteering at Hagerman NWR. I began volunteering there in 2009, shortly after I discovered the magic of the refuge. Every day is different and there’s always something new to discover. The Friends of Hagerman gave me an avenue to explore, identify, and report my discoveries. I did this through writing an occasional blog post, creating a handout, or simply posting photos of things I had seen along with a little description of my research. I always wanted to learn more and that led me to become a Master Naturalist in 2017, when I finally had time to devote to it. Unfortunately, that also coincided with some physical challenges, but again, Hagerman gave me several low-impact outlets.I also joined the Butterfly Garden Docents and that allows me to share my knowledge. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has used my abilities in many ways, from driving rescued birds to a rehabber like Blackland Prairie Raptor Center, to monitoring an at-risk butterfly that I discovered three years ago on the refuge. I report on the Frosted Elfin butterfly’s status several times during the spring and my reports are incorporated into a larger six-year study on whether the species needs protections under the Endangered Species Act. I feel like the things I am able to do at Hagerman NWR have value, whether it is protecting the environment and the biosphere or encouraging the public to get out in nature and helping them to enjoy it more.
Program: Butterflies
Speaker: Laurie Sheppard
Description: Butterfly watching at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge and photographing these colorful, engaging insects have increased in popularity in recent years, primarily because of the installation of the Butterfly Garden. With the increased interest and added attention, since 2016, 30 new species have been verified as seen in Grayson County. One of these is the Frosted Elfin, a small spring butterfly that is being considered for listing as an Endangered Species. Come learn more about some of Grayson County’s less common butterflies and where you can see them (hint – many are not found in the Butterfly Garden).
Laurie Sheppard is a Texas Master Naturalist and a long-time member and volunteer with Friends of Hagerman. She became interested in butterfly identification and photography while living in Frisco, TX. After retiring from Hewlett Packard Enterprises, she relocated from Collin County to Grayson County so she could be closer to the refuge. Laurie enjoys searching for and learning about new butterfly species. She has created several documents and handouts to assist the Butterfly Garden Docents and inform visitors, including the Beyond the Butterfly Garden series and Weekly on the Wing. She is often present at Butterfly Garden Walks and loves to share her passion for butterflies with visitors.
Date: Saturday, April 10, 2021
Time: 10:00–11:00 AM (CDT)
Online Platform: Zoom Application
Registration Instructions:
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