EVENTS NOTICE
Texas Master Naturalist
El Camino Real Chapter
December 1, 2025
Dues for 2026 of $30 are due in January!
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. 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: TMN Tuesday: State Program Document Updates: A Look at the Brand Guide, CMOP, and More
Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Where: Online
Details: Speakers: The Texas Master Naturalist Program – Michelle Haggerty, Mary Pearl Meuth, and Hannah Ferguson. Description: Join the TMN state program office as they walk through the new Brand Guide and the updates to the TMN governing documents.
To register or view past recordings, visit: https://txmn.tamu.edu/
VMS: AT: TMN Tuesdays
Event: Plant Party: Identifying Plants Without Leaves or Flowers
When: December 10th from 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Where: Online
Details: There will be 5 short presentations from experts in the field and they will give away lots of DOOR PRIZES! You must register to receive the Zoom link (will be sent the day before). It’s FREE! https://www.surveymonkey.com/
VMS: AT: Texas Parks & Wildlife Sponsored, give event details in description
Event: Chapter Meeting and Christmas Party
When: Thursday, December 11, social at 5:30 pm, catered meal at 6:00 pm
Where: The Yards of Cameron, 301 Adams Ave, Cameron
Details: Join the fun at our annual End of the Year Party and the final Chapter meeting of the year. There will be an optional white elephant gift exchange for those who wish to participate. BYOB. Cost is $15 per person; you can pay at the door if you have not already paid.
VMS: VS: Chapter Mtg; VS: Hospitality if appropriate
Event: January Chapter Meeting
When: Thursday, January 8; potluck at 5:30 pm, program at 6:00 pm. Meal theme is Mexican 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: Seed Packaging Volunteer Opportunity
When: Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 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