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AT: Texas Aquatic Science Workshop
May 9, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
FREETexas Parks and Wildlife is hosting a Texas Aquatic Science Workshop in Sheldon Lake State Park on May 9, 2019. This workshop is open to all Master Naturalists.
For members who are pursuing Texas Waters Specialist Certification or members who are interested in Texas Waters but have not started yet, this workshop will provide 4 hours of TWS AT. We will also give 4 hours of CPE (Continuing Professional Education) credit for anyone who requests it.
This workshop will meet the following goals:
introduce educators to the materials and philosophy of TAS
provide a sampling of field activities
make connection to local water and wildlife issues that will help people become aware of their place in the environment and their actions to protect it
demonstrate field interpretive techniques used in TAS field activities and TAS trunk equipment inventory
Date: Thursday, May 9th
Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm (may vary slightly when closer to training)
Location: Sheldon Lake State Park
Register: Email Danielle Knapp-Smith at Danielle.Knapp-Smith@tpwd.texas.gov or call 512-389-8497.
What to bring:
Lunch and snacks; reusable water bottle
Footwear to possibly get wet (Optional: Water shoes and/or knee-high rainboots)
Bug spray, sunscreen, and/or hat
Change of clothes and towel (just in case); dress for weather
Texas Aquatic Science Teacher Guide (Optional)