EVENTS NOTICE
Texas Master Naturalist
El Camino Real Chapter
January 11, 2026
Note: There will not be a Backyard Bug Hunt event in January. If you would like to be added to Wizzie Brown’s email list for notification of future events, please contact her directly at [email protected].
Event: BioBlitz at the ECR Milam Wildscape – HEB Pollinators for Texas Project
When: Now through mid-July 2026
Where: ECR Milam Wildscape, 1369 County Road 334, Rockdale
Details: Photograph flora and fauna at the Wildscape. Let’s see how many pollinators we can attract and document at the wildscape!
VMS: Reporting hours is very important for this project. Be sure to report hours under the HEB Pollinators for Texas project.
If you donate native plants from your place to the wildscape report the time you spent gathering the plants and preparing them to be replanted and report that as an “NRM” event (improving the area for animals).
If you clear the paths through it, report it as “NPA” (improving the area for humans).
If you take photos of pollinators at the wildscape and post them on a blog and/or iNat, report all the time spent doing the photos and writing the blog, or posting on iNat as “FR” (dissemination of info). If you post a blog and post on iNat record the time posting on iNat separately and include in the notes “HEB Pollinators for Texas” project.
Event: Beaver Dams Field Trip for Chapter Members
When: Saturday, January 17 at 10 am
Where: Private Property
Details: Field trip to see beaver dams and ponds that have recently appeared. It is possible to drive quite close to the site, so it’s not strenuous. Rain/snow date is January 31. Address and additional details will be provided to ECRMN members.
VMS: To Be Determined
Event: Seed Packaging Volunteer Opportunity
When: Tuesday, January 20, 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Where: Cameron Public Library, 304 E 3rd St., Cameron
Details: This is a volunteer opportunity to work on packaging seeds for our seed library. Please bring any seeds you have collected. Put them in a paper envelope or brown paper bag with the name of the plant and when it was harvested.
VMS: VE: Community Outreach – Indirect
Event: Bimonthly meeting of the Rancheria Grande Chapter of the El Camino Real de los Tejas National Trail (ELCAT)
When: Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
Where: Milam County Museum, 112 W First Street, Cameron
Details: Bimonthly meeting
VMS: To Be Determined
Event: February Chapter Meeting
When: Thursday, February 12; potluck at 5:30 pm, program at 6:00 pm. Meal theme is soups/stews/chili.
Where: All Saints Episcopal Church Meeting Room, 200 N Travis, Cameron
Details: Paul Crump will present the program, topic to be determined.
VMS: AT: At a Chapter Mtg or Other Venue; VS: Chapter Mtg; VS: Hospitality if appropriate
Event: Great Backyard Bird Count
When: February 13-16
Details: All observations in eBird and on Merlin will count toward it. For more information, visit https://www.birdcount.org/.
VMS: VS: Cit. Sci.- Cornell Lab (CL) / National Audubon Society (NAS) / other National Surveys Make a specific notation in your VMS entry for the Project Name
Event: Seed Packaging Volunteer Opportunity
When: Tuesday, February 17, 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Where: Cameron Public Library, 304 E 3rd St., Cameron
Details: This is a volunteer opportunity to work on packaging seeds for our seed library. Please bring any seeds you have collected. Put them in a paper envelope or brown paper bag with the name of the plant and when it was harvested.
VMS: VE: Community Outreach – Indirect
Event: Wildflower Walk for Chapter Members
When: Sunday, March 8
Where: Private Property
Details: There are many different plants, including some rare ones in Milam County. Additional details, including time and address, will be provided to ECRMN members closer to the event.
VMS: To Be Determined
Event: Chapter Meeting
When: Thursday, March 12; potluck at 5:30 pm, program at 6:00 pm. Meal theme is German, Czech.
Where: All Saints Episcopal Church Meeting Room, 200 N Travis, Cameron
Details: Program to be determined
VMS: AT: At a Chapter Mtg or Other Venue; VS: Chapter Mtg; VS: Hospitality if appropriate
Event: Chapter Meeting
When: Thursday, April 9; potluck at 5:30 pm, program at 6:00 pm. Meal theme is Fish, Seafood.
Where: All Saints Episcopal Church Meeting Room, 200 N Travis, Cameron
Details: Program to be determined
VMS: AT: At a Chapter Mtg or Other Venue; VS: Chapter Mtg; VS: Hospitality if appropriate
Event: Chapter Meeting
When: Thursday, May 14; potluck at 5:30 pm, program at 6:00 pm. Meal theme is Asian, Chinese, Mediterranean, Indian.
Where: All Saints Episcopal Church Meeting Room, 200 N Travis, Cameron
Details: Program to be determined
VMS: AT: At a Chapter Mtg or Other Venue; VS: Chapter Mtg; VS: Hospitality if appropriate
Event: Chapter Meeting
When: Thursday, June 11; potluck at 5:30 pm, program at 6:00 pm. Meal theme is Vegetarian.
Where: All Saints Episcopal Church Meeting Room, 200 N Travis, Cameron
Details: Program to be determined
VMS: AT: At a Chapter Mtg or Other Venue; VS: Chapter Mtg; VS: Hospitality if appropriate
Event: Chapter Meeting
When: Thursday, July 9; potluck at 5:30 pm, program at 6:00 pm. Meal theme is Salads.
Where: All Saints Episcopal Church Meeting Room, 200 N Travis, Cameron
Details: Program to be determined
VMS: AT: At a Chapter Mtg or Other Venue; VS: Chapter Mtg; VS: Hospitality if appropriate
Event: Chapter Meeting
When: Thursday, August 13; potluck at 5:30 pm, program at 6:00 pm. Meal theme is Appetizers, Finger Food.
Where: All Saints Episcopal Church Meeting Room, 200 N Travis, Cameron
Details: Program to be determined
VMS: AT: At a Chapter Mtg or Other Venue; VS: Chapter Mtg; VS: Hospitality if appropriate
Event: Chapter Meeting
When: Thursday, September 10; potluck at 5:30 pm, program at 6:00 pm. Meal theme is Comfort food, American, Casseroles.
Where: All Saints Episcopal Church Meeting Room, 200 N Travis, Cameron
Details: Program to be determined
VMS: AT: At a Chapter Mtg or Other Venue; VS: Chapter Mtg; VS: Hospitality if appropriate
Event: Chapter Meeting
When: Thursday, October 8; potluck at 5:30 pm, program at 6:00 pm. Meal theme is Italian.
Where: All Saints Episcopal Church Meeting Room, 200 N Travis, Cameron
Details: Program to be determined
VMS: AT: At a Chapter Mtg or Other Venue; VS: Chapter Mtg; VS: Hospitality if appropriate
Event: Chapter Meeting
When: Thursday, November 12; potluck at 5:30 pm, program at 6:00 pm. Meal theme is Thanksgiving.
Where: All Saints Episcopal Church Meeting Room, 200 N Travis, Cameron
Details: Program to be determined
VMS: AT: At a Chapter Mtg or Other Venue; VS: Chapter Mtg; VS: Hospitality if appropriate
Event: Chapter Meeting and End of Year Party
When: Thursday, December 10
Where: To Be Determined
Details: Let’s get together and celebrate!
VMS: VS: Chapter Mtg; VS: Hospitality if appropriate