Texas Master Naturalist
El Camino Real Chapter
Events Notice
July 15, 2024
Event: Little River Basin Master Gardener Association Program by Tim Siegmund, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department biologist
Date: Wednesday, July 17 at 6:00 pm
Where: Milano Civic Center, 120 West Avenue E, Milano
Details: Tim has been with TPWD since 2009 and has been the Wildlife Division`s Private Lands and Habitat Program Leader in College Station since 2017. Topics of the presentation may include nature management, gardening and landscaping, and pasture management. For those who may not have acreage, he will address changes we can make in our own backyards that can make a difference.
VMS: AT: At a Chapter Mtg or Other Venue
Event: POSGCD Annual Groundwater Summit
Date: Thursday, July 18, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Where: Caldwell Civic Center, 103 TX-21, Caldwell, TX 77836
Details: Event is free. Register at https://posgcd.org/
AT: By Conservation Partnership Agencies, or similar organizations (include training event info)
VT if you are assisting at the ECRMN booth.
Event: Wildlife and Woodlands Landowner Workshop
Date: Friday, July 19, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Where: Caldwell Civic Center, 103 TX-21, Caldwell, TX 77836
Details: Fee is $20, which includes lunch, beverages and snacks. Register at https://www.fortworthzoo.org/
VMS: AT: Texas Parks and Wildlife Sponsored
Event: Backyard Bug Hunt Webinar
Date: Jul 19, 2024 10:00 AM- Predatory Insect ID
Where: Online
Details: Presented by Wizzie Brown. Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
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VMS: AT: AgriLife Sponsored
Event: Work Day at the Wildscape
Date: Saturday, July 20, 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Where: Wildscape at Bird and Bee Farm, 1369 County Road 334, Rockdale
Details: We will work on preparing the Wildscape for the August celebration. Members will be able to take home excess plants.
VMS: VT: Nature Improvements Public Areas
Event: National Moth Week 2024
Date: July 20-28, 2024
Where: Wherever you are!
Details: Register by going to the website, nationalmothweek.org and tap the Registration button. Then go to the iNaturalist website https://www.inaturalist.org/
VMS: Cit. Sci: Texas Nature Trackers, Observation, identification, and submission of observations of moth and other nocturnal species attracted by light to iNaturalist.org at [Enter Your Location] during the National Moth Week 2024.
Event: Backyard Bug Hunt Guest Webinar: Monarchs & Milkweed
Date: Friday, July 26, 10:00 am
Where: Online
Details: As part of his entomology research, Howard Nemerov reviewed dozens of recent peer-review papers addressing Monarch butterflies, their migration, and how tropical milkweed (Asclepias curassavica) impacts both. Learn about the science that will empower you to help preserve a healthy Monarch population and migration.
The presentation also discusses simple practices that less experienced gardeners can accomplish, and basic requirements to successfully landscape with native milkweeds.
Howard Nemerov is a Texas Certified Master Gardener with Advanced Entomology certification. When he’s not researching, he’s out gardening; his yard is his laboratory. Through research, Howard has built a list of county-level native plants for Master Gardener plant sales and teaches people how to create a low-maintenance haven for humans, plants, and insects.
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Event: FROM BALCONIES TO BACKYARDS: Taking care of what you have!
Date: Saturday, July 27, 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Where: In-Person or Virtual. The in-person happens at the Williamson County Annex, 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626, and registration is open to all.
Details: Keynote speaker Brad Lancaster, author of Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond and co-founder of Neighborhood Foresters, runs a permaculture education, design, and consultation business focused on integrated regenerative approaches to landscape design, planning, and living. His goal is to empower his clients and community to make positive change in their lives and neighborhoods.
In-Person tickets are $35 per person & includes a box dinner.
Virtual tickets are $20 per person.
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/
Deadline: to purchase in-person tickets is Friday, July 19, 2024 for in-person.
SCHEDULE: 1:00 – 7:00 PM
1:00 pm – Randy Pensabene, Native Plant Society of Texas, Wm. Co. Chapter
2:00 pm – Natasia Moore, Urban Wildlife Biologist, Texas Parks & Wildlife
3:00 pm – John Davis, Conservation Outreach Coord. Land Management Program, Austin Parks & Recreation Department
4:00 pm – Lisa LaPaso and W. Calvin Weber, Podcast: The Dirty Gardener
5:00 pm – Dinner Break
6:00 pm – Keynote Speaker, Brad Lancaster (Virtual)
Go To for more info: https://txmn.org/goodwater/
VMS: AT: By Conservation Partnership Agencies, or similar organizations
Event: August Chapter Meeting
Date: Thursday, August 8; potluck at 5:30 pm, program at 6:00 pm. Potluck theme is finger foods/appetizers.
Where: All Saint’s Episcopal Church Meeting Room, 200 N Travis, Cameron
Details: Program by Amanda Fowler with TXDOT, who will talk about roadside plants.
VMS: AT: At a Chapter Mtg or Other Venue; VT: Chapter Mtg; VT: Hospitality if appropriate
Event: Backyard Bug Hunt Webinar
Date: Aug 16, 2024 10:00 AM- Decomposers
Where: Online
Details: Presented by Wizzie Brown. Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
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VMS: AT: AgriLife Sponsored
Event: Milam Wildscape 5 Year Celebration
When: Monday, August 19, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Where: Wildscape at Bird and Bee Farm, 1369 County Road 334, Rockdale
Details: There will be a 30 minute program about full moon facts and information about four Texas native small trees in the garden. Refreshments will be served. There will be a set up for moth viewing. The event is for Chapter members and guests.
VMS: VT: Administration, Programs if helping with the program; AT: At a Chapter Mtg or Other Venue; VT: Hospitality if you bring food.
Event: September Chapter Meeting
Date: Thursday, September 12; potluck at 5:30 pm, program at 6:00 pm. Potluck theme is soups and stews.
Where: All Saint’s Episcopal Church Meeting Room, 200 N Travis, Cameron
Details: Program to be determined
VMS: AT: At a Chapter Mtg or Other Venue; VT: Chapter Mtg; VT: Hospitality if appropriate
Event: Backyard Bug Hunt Webinar
Date: Sep 20, 2024 10:00 AM- Common caterpillar ID
Where: Online
Details: Presented by Wizzie Brown. Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
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VMS: AT: AgriLife Sponsored
Event: October Chapter Meeting
Date: Thursday, October 10; potluck at 5:30 pm, program at 6:00 pm. Potluck theme is comfort food and casseroles.
Where: All Saint’s Episcopal Church Meeting Room, 200 N Travis, Cameron
Details: Program to be determined
VMS: AT: At a Chapter Mtg or Other Venue; VT: Chapter Mtg; VT: Hospitality if appropriate
Event: Backyard Bug Hunt Webinar
Date: Oct 18, 2024 10:00 AM- Creepy arthropods (other than spiders)
Where: Online
Details: Presented by Wizzie Brown. Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
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VMS: AT: AgriLife Sponsored
Event: TMN Annual Meeting
Date: October 24-27
Where: Embassy Suites in San Marcos
Details: The agenda is now available! Visit https://web.cvent.com/event/
VMS: AT: Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD)
Event: November Chapter Meeting
Date: Thursday, November 14; potluck at 5:30 pm, program at 6:00 pm. Potluck theme is Thanksgiving.
Where: All Saint’s Episcopal Church Meeting Room, 200 N Travis, Cameron
Details: Program to be determined
VMS: AT: At a Chapter Mtg or Other Venue; VT: Chapter Mtg; VT: Hospitality if appropriate
Event: Backyard Bug Hunt Webinar
Date: Nov 15, 2024 10:00 AM- Stored Product Pests
Where: Online
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Event: Backyard Bug Hunt Webinar
Date: Dec 20, 2024 10:00 AM- Unusual Insects
Where: Online
Details: Presented by Wizzie Brown. Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
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Meeting ID: 838 0412 5861
Passcode: 077123
VMS: AT: AgriLife Sponsored