Spittlebugs, galls, and leaf miners make for some interesting finds on plants. Spittlebug photo by Paula Dittrick
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Alex Bailey: From Awareness to Allyship
Black Outside, Inc.’s Alex Bailey discusses how to be an ally to Black-Indigenous-People of Color during a Be The Change talk. Photo from Black Outside
Plastic trash adds up on Texas coast
American Bird Conservancy and partners want to reduce plastics trash on Texas beaches to protect Snowy Plovers and other birds. Photo by Robbin Mallett
2020 positive aftermath: Grit pins
Texas Master Naturalists know about grit and proudly wear this “Against All Odds” pin. TMNCPC went the extra mile. Photo by Paula Dittrick
Learn about invasive species during May
National Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 15-22. This armored catfish likely came out of somebody’s aquarium. Photo by Garrett Engelhardt.
Seabourne Creek Nature Park: Volunteers busy
TMNCPC members continue to keep busy this spring with lots to do at Seabourne Creek Nature Park. Photo by Jerry Trenta.
Gulf Coast Bird Observatory studies shrikes
The Gulf Coast Bird Observatory is studying the Loggerhead Shrike, whose population is on the decline. Photo by Erik Wolf.
Online events planned for Earth Day Eve 2021
Earth Day 2021 comes amid growing attention about sustainability. People noticed nature during COVID lockdowns. Photo by Joyce Tipton
April is National Native Plant Month
April 2021 was deemed National Native Plant Month under a resolution passed by the U.S. Senate. Indian blanket photo by Paula Dittrick
Walkway spans High Island’s Smith Oaks
Birders visiting the colonial waterbird rookery at High Island this spring will find an elevated walkway in Smith Oaks sanctuary. Photo by Doug Fairchild.