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Chapter Meeting at the Botanic Garden and using Zoom
Chapter Meeting-“Prescription for Being Outside” by TCU Nursing Students
Chapter Meeting at Botanic Garden and via ZoomChapter Meeting – “The Nature of the Moon” by Amy Martin – author of “Wild Dallas-Fort Worth: Explore the Amazing Nature of North Texas”
Chapter Meeting at Botanic Garden and via ZoomKnown by many as the Moonlady, Amy Martin will share her deep knowledge of the Moon. You'll be a pro-level Moon watcher after this talk, able to predict where the Moon will be at any time with some great timing tips on when moonrise happens in each phase. Understand about synchrony which creates tides and... Read More →
Chapter Meeting – “Birds”, by Charley Amos, Former president of the Fort Worth Audubon Society and CTMN Member
Chapter Meeting at Botanic Garden and via ZoomChapter Meeting via Zoom – “Mindfulness and Other Ways to Be in Texas Nature” by Michael Smith, author and CTMN member
This presentation looks at some of the ways we can be in nature, such as studying it, searching for beauty, practicing mindfulness in it, and journalling. We will review some of the research describing the benefits of spending time in nature and describe the practice of mindfulness in nature. We will discuss welcoming others, especially... Read More →
Chapter Meeting – in person at Fort Worth Botanic Garden and via Zoom – “All About Wasps”, by Sam Kieshnick, Urban Wildlife Biologist for DFW, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
In person meeting at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Rose Room. To attend with Zoom, register in advance for this meeting: https://agrilife.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUvfuqvrz0pHdED-vcXGPtLx74CJLTUXtvz After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Chapter Meeting at the Botanic Garden – Awards Ceremony! – In Person Only
Chapter Meeting at Botanic Garden and via ZoomThis meeting does not count as an Advanced Training Opportunity! We will recognize the CTMN Class of 2022 members who have completed their training. Chapter members who earned their certification in 2022 will be recognized. We will have a CTMN cake and refreshments. Social time starts at 6:30. No Zoom meeting for March 20. We... Read More →
Chapter Meeting at the Botanic Garden – Diversity and Ecology of Texas Diatoms by Breena Riley, Environmental Scientist, CTMN
Chapter Meeting at Botanic Garden and via ZoomDiatoms are algae that reflect the biotic condition of streams, lakes and estuaries. Diatoms are important indicator organisms because they are sensitive to natural and human impacts, and monitoring their condition provides information about ecosystem health. A scanning electron micrograph (SEM) shows one valve of an unusual species within the genus Aneumastus. This species is... Read More →
Chapter Meeting at the Botanic Garden and via Zoom – Lights Out Fort Worth by Zachary Chapman and Maddison Gover, both CTMN Members
Texas is essential for migratory birds, with millions soaring across our Lone Star skies every spring and fall. Most birds migrate at night, and brightly lit buildings can confuse and disorient them on their journey, resulting in deadly collisions. In the US, as many as 1 billion birds die from collisions with buildings every year!... Read More →
Chapter Meeting – Carly Aulicky, Texas Prairies, North Texas Director of Outreach and Stewardship
Chapter Meeting at Botanic Garden and via ZoomChapter Meeting at the Botanic Garden – The FWBG and BRIT Master Plan by Patrick Newman, Director
The Master Plan for the Fort Worth Botanic Garden and Botanic Research Institute of Texas, by Patrick Newman, CEO and President of FWBG and BRIT. The 20-Year Planning Initiative to Improve and Optimize the FWBG Campus.
Chapter Meeting at the Botanic Garden and via Zoom – Bison of the Fort Worth Nature Center by Kenneth Nalley from FWNC
Learn all about the bison herd that lives at the Fort Worth Nature Center. For nearly 50 years, bison have roamed the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge. As the only herd of its kind in North Texas, the bison can be viewed on their native land, offering visitors a unique opportunity to experience and... Read More →