The speaker for the October 12th TMN chapter meeting at 6:30 pm at the ****BRTC**** will be : Dr. Carol Loopstra, Department of Ecosystem Science and Management, TAMU Presentation Title: Trees of Central Texas At the Biodiversity Research and Teaching Collections (BRTC) 3380 University Dr E, College Station, TX 77845 Presentation Abstract The Brazos Valley... Read More →
Join us for a tour of the S.M. Tracy Herbarium with the Interim Director and Curator Dale Kruse! Dale's current research is described below: The broad scope of my research focuses on the systematics, ecology, and biogeography of the mosses, liverworts, hornworts, (bryophytes) and lichens. This research is largely centered in Texas and the southern... Read More →
Come to the meeting this month and help welcome the newly certified Texas Master Naturalists as well as the current members who are becoming re-certified. Some members will also be getting special recognition's for all their hard work. If you are the curious type and really want to know. Then come on out and join... Read More →
****Important notice**** The museum is having a new exhibit opening the same night as our chapter meeting which means we will be meeting in another room. We will be meeting in Room 106 in the Brazos Center. When you enter the museum turn left like you are going to the restrooms, there is a... Read More →
Speaker: Dr. Christopher Nowotarski – Assistant Professor of Atmospheric Sciences at Texas A&M Title: Severe Weather In Texas Date: Thursday, April 12, 2018 Location: Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History (BVMNH) 3232 Briarcrest Drive Bryan, TX 77802 Start Time: 6:30 pm End Time: 7:30 pm... Read More →
Speaker: Jake Gaster – Research Associate; assisted by Hayden Smith Title: Post Oak Savanna Restoration Description: The talk will be about the science and best management practices for the ecological restoration of post oak savanna as well as a description of the restoration project happening at Texas A&M's... Read More →
Speaker: Cheryl Lewis, our chapter specialist in landscaping and gardening with native plants, will present a video by Doug Tallamy, professor of entomology at the University of Delaware, speaking on "The Value of Having Native Plants in Our Yards." Following the video she will lead a discussion on native plants appropriate to our... Read More →
Milam County landowner and wildlife enthusiast, Barbara Willy, founder of Monarch Gateway, a non-profit that facilitates the creation of wildlife habitat for pollinators and other species will present her personal 1D1 Wildlife Management Plan for pollinators on her family property Ford Blackland Prairie Pollinator Wildlife Habitat as well as the site’s Blackland Prairie restoration plan... Read More →
Speaker: Billy Lambert – Private Lands Biologist, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Title: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in the Brazos Valley Summary: Mr. Lambert will discuss the role that a Private Lands Biologist plays in our area, including working with private landowners, habitat improvement, and landowner programs. Date: Thursday, September 20, 2018 Location: Brazos... Read More →
Speaker: Richard Heilbrun – Conservation Outreach Program Leader, Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Title: Conservation Laws & Ethics: An interactive exploration Description: Join Richard Heilbrun as he leads an interactive exploration of conservation-based ethical dilemmas and the laws that may or may not govern our behaviors which will benefit Master Naturalists and the public. Sometimes... Read More →
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