Chapter Meetings

Speaker:         Dr. Tania Homayoun-Texas Nature Trackers Biologist, Texas Parks and Wildlife Title:                Texas Nature Trackers: Discovering Populations & Documenting Change for Conservation Date:               Texas Parks & Wildlife's Texas Nature Trackers (TNT), part of the Wildlife Diversity Program, tracks the status of wild populations of plants and animals throughout the state. This presentation will introduce the... Read More →

Speaker: Darren Henrichs, Ph.D. – Assistant Research Scientist, Department of Oceanography, Texas A&M University Title: Harmful Algal Blooms in the Gulf of Mexico: combining automated imagery and computer models Summary: Harmful algal blooms (HABs), such as red tides, in the Gulf of Mexico are responsible for shellfish poisoning in humans, marine mortality events, and can... Read More →

Speaker:         Rachel Shively –Research Associate, Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences, Texas A&M University Title:                Texan Bats Summary:       Bats often get a bad rap, but this diverse group of over 1300 species offer some amazing benefits. Come learn about bats including current research in Texas, where to see them, services they provide, and some tips to attract them to your property. Date:              ... Read More →

Texas Master Naturalist (TMN) – Brazos Valley Chapter invites the public to our monthly chapter presentation. Speaker: Dr. Michael Masser Title: Invasive Aquatic Species in Texas and Their Impacts Summary: Dr. Masser will cover current non-native animals and plants that have invaded TX, their origins and impacts, and other potential species that may invade. Date:... Read More →

Texas Master Naturalist (TMN) – Brazos Valley Chapter invites the public to our monthly chapter presentation. Speaker: Cheryl Lewis – Cheryl chairs the Texas Master Naturalist - Brazos Valley Chapter Committee on Habitat Restoration and Maintenance Title: Creating Healthy, Biodiverse Neighborhood Corridors Summary: Cheryl Lewis will present Part 2 of a pair of presentations by... Read More →

Speakers:     Maria Lazo, Associate Director/Education Coordinator; and Maddy Herron, Education Associate Title:       Enhancing Education in a Museum Setting Summary:    The Museum Education team will share how they work to meet their mission of “stimulating understanding of natural and cultural history”.   They will discuss in depth their programming opportunities and annual events, as well as the... Read More →

Texas Master Naturalist (TMN) - Brazos Valley Chapter invites the public to our monthly chapter presentation. Speaker:     Tim Siegmund --TPWD Private Lands Program Leader Title:       Habitat Management for Wildlife Summary: Tim Siegmund will show examples Illustrating grassland restoration, brush management, and prescribed  burning techniques to manage habitat.  He will discuss the results and implications of... Read More →

Texas Master Naturalist (TMN) - Brazos Valley Chapter invites the public to our monthly chapter presentation. Speaker: Betty Anne Vermeire Title: Green Fire: Aldo Leopold and a Land Ethic for Our Time Summary: Betty Vermeire will present the video "Green Fire: Aldo Leopold and a Land Ethic for Our Time" and lead a discussion of... Read More →

Texas Master Naturalist (TMN) - Brazos Valley Chapter invites the public to our monthly chapter presentation. Speaker:     Sam Rhodes - Staff Forester II - Texas A7M Forest Service Title:       Healthy Trees, Healthy Lives Summary: Sam Rhodes will address the importance of urban greenspaces, and what benefits we can derive from preserving and maintaining them. He... Read More →