Virtual The Texas Waters Specialist study group will be having a discussion session on Monday, June 19 covering Ch. 6 – "The Role and Function of Wetlands and Estuarine Systems" and Ch. 8 - "Human Caused Instruments of Watershed Change" Topics that we’ll be discussing include: What functions do wetlands perform? How do wetlands affect... Read More →
In-Person, REGISTRATION is required. Dragonflies are very easy to photograph if you know a little bit about their behavior. Join esteemed nature photographer, Kathy Adams Clark, for this class at the Indiangrass Preserve. You’ll need a camera with a telephoto lens in the 300-500mm range. The weather could be warm so dress accordingly. Wear appropriate... Read More →
The Coastal Prairie Conservancy (CPC) seeks “Preserve and Native Nursery Volunteers”. Its COVID-19 Update notes volunteer opportunities are “Open to vaccinated volunteers”. “Come get your hands dirty on the prairie. Every Tuesday and Friday on the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers participate in activities critical to the success of our restoration program. Volunteers maintain the Ann Hamilton... Read More →
Virtual. Register to Attend. Fee - $20 In this presentation, Ms. Lauren Simpson showcases her front yard transformation to a thriving and diverse pollinator garden. She introduces our pollinators and their needs, showcases a wide variety of prairie plants that help pollinator plants thrive, and shares management techniques to welcome pollinators into any garden. (At... Read More →
Virtual (Zoom Link) Presented by the Native Plant Society of Texas - Austin Chapter A lot has changed since fossil records indicate that clumsy beetles began spreading pollen as they ate their way from one flower to another. After 150 million years, the dynamics of pollination are still a work in progress. By offering nectar... Read More →
Virtual. Registration Required. Fee = $55 This interactive two-day workshop will be hosted online (via Zoom) on June 21 (8:00 am-3:30 pm CDT), and June 23 (8:00 am-3:30 pm CDT), with plenty of breaks and time for Q & A. Registration page, indicates the workshop runs June 21st-23rd; however, the workshop will only be held... Read More →
Garden Sign at the SCNP Butterfly Garden - photo by Hoiman Low Come help at Seabourne Creek Nature Park (SCNP), Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter’s signature project! It is a great way to earn VSP hours; learn about butterflies and prairie plants; and enjoy time with fellow Texas Master Naturalists. There are several SCNP... Read More →
RESCHEDULED to June 21st at 12:00pm - Virtual. Register for Zoom Link. Audubon Texas hosts fruitful panel conversations on the impacts of air pollution to birds’ health and habitat Bird abundance is an important indicator of the health of ecosystems. Sensitive to toxins and pollutants, problems detected in wild birds can serve as an early... Read More →
Virtual. Registration Required. It's a High-Stakes Numbers Game: Our Bet's on the Texas Horned Lizard to Win! The Fort Worth Zoo is working with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to evaluate the feasibility and scientific methods used to reintroduce captive-hatched Texas horned lizards into formerly occupied habitats of Texas. This presentation will encompass information about... Read More →
Topic: Mapping Texas Landscapes on the Go: Texas Parks and Wildlife Departments’ TEAMgo Tool with Wendy Anderson, Spatial Analyst-Wildlife Division with Texas Parks and Wildlife Register Attendees can record session attendance in VMS using the AT: TX Waters Certification Training category, and the hours will count toward both TMN annual certification/recertification and Texas Waters Specialist certification requirements. Visit TPWD Texas... Read More →
