EVENTS NOTICE
Texas Master Naturalist
El Camino Real Chapter
April 27, 2025
Event: City Nature Challenge 2025 Heart of Texas
When: April 25-28
Where: Anywhere in Texas, even on your own property!
Details: You can get volunteer time for taking, editing, and uploading photos. For more information, visit https://www.inaturalist.org/
VMS: VS: iNat
Event: 29th Annual Great Texas Birding Classic
When: Tournament Days: Now through May 15
Where: Anywhere in Texas!
Details: GTBC Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/
Remember – it’s for the birds! Registration fees and sponsorship dollars go toward Conservation Grants (https://tpwd.texas.gov/
VMS: VS: Cit. Sci.- Cornell Lab (CL) / National Audubon Society (NAS) / other National Surveys (Field Research)
Event: Purple Martin Field Trip
When: Saturday, May 3 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Where: Mike McCormick’s place, 8383 S FM 1915, Buckholts, TX 76518
Details: Come observe and learn about Purple Martin conservation. Carpooling is optional; we will meet downtown on the Cameron square at 9 am to carpool. Email Carolyn Henderson if you intend to carpool. Mike has added some things to his already extensive housing for the Purple Martins, including a trail. Wear tennis shoes or boots and long pants. We will cancel/reschedule if the weather is bad. This is a private tour for our Chapter. Members/students may bring a spouse or significant other if they’d like. Bring finger food to share after we walk around and listen to Mike talk about his Colony. There is a covered outdoor party area where we can sit , eat, and talk.
VMS: AT: At a Chapter Mtg or Other Venue; VE: Hospitality if you bring food to share.
Event: Chapter Meeting and Graduation Celebration
When: Thursday, May 8; catered meal at 5:30 pm
Where: All Saint’s Episcopal Church Meeting Room, 200 N Travis, Cameron
Details: Meal will be catered by Hecho En Texas, and will consist of brisket, smoked turkey, beans and coleslaw. Members (not students) are encouraged to bring a salad side dish or dessert. Please RSVP to Carolyn Henderson. Cost is $17 per person, except no charge for class members and one class member guest. You can pay at the meeting by cash or check, but please RSVP to Carolyn for a head count for the caterer.
VMS: AT: At a Chapter Mtg or Other Venue; VS: Chapter Mtg; VS: Hospitality if appropriate
Event: Spring Lecture – “Beyond Gault: Understanding the Peopling of the Americas”
When: Thursday, May 8, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Where: Bell County Museum, 201 N. Main St, Belton
Details: Dr. Jon Lohse will give an inside look at the Gault Archaeological Site, located in Bell County. The Gault Site is one of the most significant archaeological dig sites in North America. His presentation will focus on the peopling of the Americas, an overview of work at Gault, and current undertakings of the Gault School of Archaeological Research. Dr. Jon Lohse is Chair of the Board of Directors of the Gault School for Archaeological Research, a Senior Associate with Terracon Consultants, and adjunct professor of Archaeology at Rice University. He has conducted multidisciplinary research in Texas and Central America, where he has developed interests in early (Archaic and Paleoindian) time periods. He has published on preceramic work in Belize, Guatemala, and Oaxaca; Mesoamerican (Maya) settlement and household archaeology and commoner studies; paleoecological reconstructions using environmental proxies; high-precision radiocarbon based chronologies; and lithic technologies, especially early (Clovis) strategies for stone tool making and learning. The event is completely FREE, but pre-registration is required. Register at https://www.bellcountymuseum.
VMS: To Be Determined
Event: Webinar: Some Like it Hot / Xeriscaping
When: Monday, May 12, 2025
Where: Online
Details: Green Gardening Series presented by Houston Community College in collaboration with Texas Master Gardener and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Registration Link: https://hcc.idloom.events/
Join WebEx Session: https://hccs.webex.com/hccs/j.
VMS: CE: Not Applicable
Event: TMN Tuesday
When: Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Where: Online
Details: Topic and speaker to be determined.
To register, visit https://tpwdevents.webex.com/
Recordings of past topics are available for viewing online.
VMS: AT: TMN Tuesdays
Event: PINE OAK Savannah landowner FIELD TOUR For Landowners in Lee and Bastrop Counties
When: Friday, May 16 from 9 a.m. to noon, followed by a group lunch at 12:30 p.m.
Where: Johnny Baker Road, Lexington, TX 78947 (field event); 233 Edmonson Ranch Road, McDade, TX 78650 (lunch)
Details: Cost: $15 per person (drinks and snacks at the field tour and lunch at Rising Sun Vineyard are included in registration fee). Partners and Sponsors: Pines & Prairies Land Trust, Texas Parks & Wildlife, Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy, and Rising Sun Vineyard. Register at https://www.fortworthzoo.org/
VMS: AT: TPWD Sponsored
Event: Backyard Bug Hunt Webinar
When: May 16, 2025 10:00 AM- landscape pests
Where: Online
Details: Monthly program by Wizzie Brown.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/
Meeting ID: 874 3060 0844
Passcode: 017247
To join Wizzie Brown’s email list and get direct notifications, along with how to join by phone, email Wizzie Brown at ebrown@ag.tamu.edu
VMS: AT: AgriLife Sponsored
Event: Eighth Annual Brazos River Cleanup and Campout
When: May 16 – May 19
Where: Glen Rose, Somervell County, Texas
Details: The Rio Brazos Chapter invites you to join them for this event. River cleanup will be Saturday, May 17, followed by a day of volunteer and AT opportunities on Sunday, May 18. Event headquarters is a privately owned ranch on the Brazos River south of Glen Rose in Somervell County. For more information visit https://txmn.org/rbc/brazos-
VMS: To Be Determined
Event: Program on Using Merlin App for Bird ID
When: Saturday, May 17 at 9:30 am
Where: Wild Wings Bird Sanctuary, 1369 County Road 334, Rockdale
Details: Sue Ann Kendall will be teaching a class on how to make the best use of the Merlin app to identify birds. This can be done on your phone, so don’t forget to bring your phone. Dress according to the weather, long pants recommended. Wild Wings is located at Gene and Cindy Rek’s Bird and Bee Farm
VMS: AT: At a Chapter Mtg or Other Venue
Event: Seed Packaging Session for Little Free Seed Library
When: Tuesday, May 20, 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Where: Cameron Public Library, 304 E Third St, Cameron
Details: This is a volunteer opportunity to work on packaging seeds for our seed library. Please bring any seeds that you might have collected as well. Put them in an envelope or brown paper bag with the name of the plant and when it was harvested.
VMS: VE: Community Outreach – Indirect
Event: Pollinators Presentation
When: Wednesday, May 21 at 6:00 pm
Where: Milano Civic Center, 120 W Ave E, Milano
Details: Little River Basin Master Gardener Association is hosting Clint Walker with Walker Honey. Clint will present a program on pollinators. The program will be open to the public.
VMS: AT: By Conservation Partnership Agencies, or similar organizations. Note the agency and topic in the Details/Notes.
Event: All Things Wild Program: Foxlife
When: Saturday, May 24 at 2:00 pm
Where: Little Red Schoolhouse at ATW, 300 Havelka Road, Georgetown
Details: Join fox rehabilitator Nicole Duarte for her warm-hearted and fun program on rehabilitating baby foxes in her home. Maybe Nicole will have a fox baby or two to share with everyone. Reservations open at the All Things Wild website on May 10, and we will be sure to send out a reminder email. Seating is limited.
VMS: AT: By Conservation Partnership Agencies, or similar organizations
Event: POSGCD Program: Rainwater Harvesting 101
When: Thursday, June 5, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Where: Burleson County Extension Office, 1516 FM-166, Caldwell, TX 77836
Details: Register here: https://posgcd.org/event/rwh-
VMS: AT: By Conservation Partnership Agencies, or similar organizations (include training event info)
Event: TMN Tuesday
When: Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Where: Online
Details: Topic and speaker to be determined.
To register, visit https://tpwdevents.webex.com/
Recordings of past topics are available for viewing online.
VMS: AT: TMN Tuesdays
Event: Chapter Meeting
When: Thursday, June 12; potluck at 5:30 pm, program at 6:00 pm. Meal theme is salads.
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; VS: Chapter Mtg; VS: Hospitality if appropriate
Event: Backyard Bug Hunt Webinar
When: Jun 20, 2025 10:00 AM- bug friendly yards
Where: Online
Details: Monthly program by Wizzie Brown.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/
Meeting ID: 874 3060 0844
Passcode: 017247
To join Wizzie Brown’s email list and get direct notifications, along with how to join by phone, email Wizzie Brown at ebrown@ag.tamu.edu
VMS: AT: AgriLife Sponsored
Event: TMN Tuesday
When: Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Where: Online
Details: Topic and speaker to be determined.
To register, visit https://tpwdevents.webex.com/
Recordings of past topics are available for viewing online.
VMS: AT: TMN Tuesdays
Event: Chapter Meeting
When: Thursday, July 10; potluck at 5:30 pm, program at 6:00 pm. Meal theme is Italian.
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; VS: Chapter Mtg; VS: Hospitality if appropriate
Event: Backyard Bug Hunt Webinar
When: Jul 18, 2025 10:00 AM- IPM Basics (pesticide alternatives)
Where: Online
Details: Monthly program by Wizzie Brown.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/
Meeting ID: 874 3060 0844
Passcode: 017247
To join Wizzie Brown’s email list and get direct notifications, along with how to join by phone, email Wizzie Brown at ebrown@ag.tamu.edu
VMS: AT: AgriLife Sponsored
Event: From Balconies to Backyards: “Coexisting in a Warmer Drier Climate”
When: Saturday, July 19, 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Where: Online or in-person at the AgriLife Office, 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX
Details: Hosted by the Good Water Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists, keynote speaker will be Sarah F. Jayne on Wildlife and Weather: DIY Strategies for Resilient Landscapes in Changing Times. Early Bird registration is now open; ticket prices increase on May 2. Early bird tickets are $30 per person for in person registration, which includes a box dinner, or $15 for virtual attendance. For more information, visit https://txmn.org/goodwater/
VMS: AT: AgriLife Sponsored
Event: POSGCD Groundwater Summit
When: Thursday, August 7
Where: Caldwell Civic Center, 103 Texas Hwy 21, Caldwell (at TX Hwy 21 and N Main St)
Details: Annual groundwater summit
VMS: AT: By Conservation Partnership Agencies, or similar organizations (include training event info)
Event: TMN Tuesday
When: Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Where: Online
Details: Topic and speaker to be determined.
To register, visit https://tpwdevents.webex.com/
Recordings of past topics are available for viewing online.
VMS: AT: TMN Tuesdays
Event: Chapter Meeting
When: Thursday, August 14; potluck at 5:30 pm, program at 6:00 pm. Meal theme is finger foods/appetizers.
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; VS: Chapter Mtg; VS: Hospitality if appropriate
Event: Backyard Bug Hunt Webinar
When: Aug 15, 2025 10:00 AM- silk moth identification
Where: Online
Details: Monthly program by Wizzie Brown.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/
Meeting ID: 874 3060 0844
Passcode: 017247
To join Wizzie Brown’s email list and get direct notifications, along with how to join by phone, email Wizzie Brown at ebrown@ag.tamu.edu
VMS: AT: AgriLife Sponsored
Event: Wildlife & Woodlands Post Oak Savannah Landowner Workshop
When: Friday, August 22
Where: Caldwell
Details: Learn about wildlife and habitat management in the Post Oak Savannah. More details coming soon.
VMS: AT: Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) or TMN Sponsored
Event: TMN Tuesday
When: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Where: Online
Details: Topic and speaker to be determined.
To register, visit https://tpwdevents.webex.com/
Recordings of past topics are available for viewing online.
VMS: AT: TMN Tuesdays
Event: Chapter Meeting
When: Thursday, September 11; potluck at 5:30 pm, program at 6:00 pm. Meal theme is Asian/Mediterranean.
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; VS: Chapter Mtg; VS: Hospitality if appropriate
Event: Backyard Bug Hunt Webinar
When: Friday, September 12, 2025 10:00 AM- plants for pollinators
Where: Online
Details: Monthly program by Wizzie Brown.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/
Meeting ID: 874 3060 0844
Passcode: 017247
To join Wizzie Brown’s email list and get direct notifications, along with how to join by phone, email Wizzie Brown at ebrown@ag.tamu.edu
VMS: AT: AgriLife Sponsored
Event: Chapter Meeting
When: Thursday, October 9; potluck at 5:30 pm, program at 6:00 pm. Meal theme is American/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; VS: Chapter Mtg; VS: Hospitality if appropriate
Event: Backyard Bug Hunt Webinar
When: Friday, October 10 at 10:00 AM- kissing bugs & Chagas disease
Where: Online
Details: Monthly program by Wizzie Brown.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/
Meeting ID: 874 3060 0844
Passcode: 017247
To join Wizzie Brown’s email list and get direct notifications, along with how to join by phone, email Wizzie Brown at ebrown@ag.tamu.edu
VMS: AT: AgriLife Sponsored
Event: TMN Annual Meeting
When: October 16-19
Where: College Station
Details: This is a great opportunity to obtain AT hours, and/or to obtain VE hours by assisting.
VMS: AT if attending OR VE if assisting (or prorate hours as appropriate)
Event: Chapter Meeting
When: Thursday, November 13; potluck at 5:30 pm, program at 6:00 pm. Meal 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; VS: Chapter Mtg; VS: Hospitality if appropriate
Event: Backyard Bug Hunt Webinar
When: Nov 14, 2025 10:00 AM- buggy things to do outside with kids
Where: Online
Details: Monthly program by Wizzie Brown.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/
Meeting ID: 874 3060 0844
Passcode: 017247
To join Wizzie Brown’s email list and get direct notifications, along with how to join by phone, email Wizzie Brown at ebrown@ag.tamu.edu
VMS: AT: AgriLife Sponsored
Event: TMN Tuesday ON THE THIRD TUESDAY
When: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Where: Online
Details: Topic and speaker to be determined.
To register, visit https://tpwdevents.webex.com/
Recordings of past topics are available for viewing online.
VMS: AT: TMN Tuesdays
Event: TMN Tuesday
Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Where: Online
Details: Topic and speaker to be determined.
To register, visit https://tpwdevents.webex.com/
Recordings of past topics are available for viewing online.
VMS: AT: TMN Tuesdays
Event: Chapter Meeting and Christmas Party
When: Thursday, December 11
Where: To be determined
Details: To be determined
VMS: VS: Chapter Mtg; VS: Hospitality if appropriate
Event: Backyard Bug Hunt Webinar
When: Dec 19, 2025 10:00 AM- pesticide mode of action
Where: Online
Details: Monthly program by Wizzie Brown.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/
Meeting ID: 874 3060 0844
Passcode: 017247
To join Wizzie Brown’s email list and get direct notifications, along with how to join by phone, email Wizzie Brown at ebrown@ag.tamu.edu
VMS: AT: AgriLife Sponsored