On Friday, October 11, 2019 at 7:30pm, join us to hear Bill Clark speak on the raptors of the Rio Grande Valley. Many species of Neotropical raptor just reach the U.S. in south Texas. Additionally, there are passages in the Rio Grande Valley of a large number of migrating raptors, both in spring and fall,... Read More →
Bill Clark is a photographer, author, researcher, and lecturer and has over 50 years of experience working with birds of prey, including 5 years as Director of NWF’s Raptor Information Center. He has published numerous articles on raptor subjects; has traveled extensively world-wide studying, observing, and photographing raptors; and regularly led raptor and birding tours... Read More →
A Monthly Bird Count at the Houston Arboretum Work on your bird watching skills while helping the Arboretum monitor bird populations on a fun, relaxed morning walk. Meet on the second Saturday of each month in the courtyard behind the building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members, Kelsey Low and... Read More →
GEOLOGY The Texas Master Naturalist Program is a volunteer training and development program sponsored by Texas AgriLife Extension Service, a Texas A&M system, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Texas Master Naturalists volunteer in their communities, providing natural resource education and participating in community service and outreach projects in support of Texas AgriLife Extension... Read More →
Bill Clark is a photographer, author, researcher, and lecturer and has over 50 years of experience working with birds of prey, including 5 years as Director of NWF’s Raptor Information Center. He has published numerous articles on raptor subjects; has traveled extensively worldwide studying, observing, and photographing raptors; and regularly led raptor and birding tours... Read More →
On Saturday, October 12, 2019, Bill will present a series of lectures on how to identify raptors in flight. Each student will be given a handout with a course outline and notes on the subjects to be covered which include field marks, shape, measurements, terminology, feathers, molt, and raptor flight identification. All expected species at... Read More →
Trekking through the wild won’t require a journey to the earth’s untamed regions on October 12 — Riverstone is offering ample opportunities to see wild beasts of all kinds during its fun and educational Wildlife & Nature Expo set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Our chapter will host a booth at this festival and... Read More →
Seed collecting is a leisurely way to enjoy the prairie and learn about prairie grasses. Join friends and family for outdoor fun while gathering seeds ripe for collecting. No experience necessary as the organizers work to support numerous organizations in the region. Make an impact and visit prairies often not open to the public.... Read More →
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A Monthly Bird Survey at the Kickerillo Mischer Preserve in Houston Leaders: Mary Anne Weber, Skip Almoney, Geoff Newton Houston Precinct 4’s Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve is an 80-acre property featuring Marshall Lake, which spans approximately 40 acres, plus a staff building, paved roads and parking lots, restroom facilities, and 1.7 miles of trails. This bird survey... Read More →
