EVENTS NOTICE
Texas Master Naturalist
El Camino Real Chapter
June 29, 2025
Event: Cameron 4th of July Celebration / ECRMN Booth
When: Friday, July 4, event begins at 4:00; fireworks at 9:00
Where: Downtown Cameron
Details: ECRMN will have a table at the Cameron Downtown Fourth of July festival. We will give away wildflower seeds, pass out pamphlets, and provide information about our organization. Volunteers are needed from 3 pm to 7 or 8 pm. We will need tables set up. Bring chairs.
VMS: VE: Community Outreach: Direct
Event: ECRMN Board Meeting
When: Tuesday, July 8 at 11:30 am
Where: All Saint’s Episcopal Church Meeting Room, 200 N Travis, Cameron
Details: If you have an item for the Agenda, please let Carolyn know.
VMS: VE: Administrative, Board and Committee Work
Event: TMN Tuesday: Coastal Fisheries and The Saltwater Fishes of the Texas Gulf Coast
When: Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Where: Online
Details: Speaker: Tia Offner, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Fish and Wildlife Technician
Description: Texas is a truly unique state, with over 300 miles of shoreline along the Gulf and several thousand miles along the bays and estuaries. But what lives here in this habitat, and how is Texas Parks and Wildlife working to conserve and protect this area? Join, Tia Offner, a member of the TPWD Coastal Fisheries department to learn about what this unique division does for our coastline, how to identify our most common fishes, and how to help us out with our monitoring program! 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: Dr. Hutchinson, a bird expert, will present the program.
VMS: AT: At a Chapter Mtg or Other Venue; VS: Chapter Mtg; VS: Hospitality if appropriate
Event: All Things Wild Program: Skunks
When: Saturday, July 12, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Where: Little Red Schoolhouse at ATW, 300 Havelka Road, Georgetown
Details: Skunk rehabilitator, Amanda Reynolds, loves the skunks and you will too after you attend her program. It’s a myth that they spray all of the time, and the classroom should be odor-free. Come learn what neat creatures skunks are! Our ambassador skunk Daffodil will be there, and hopefully, Amanda will have some babies too. The program is family-friendly and free. Reservations open on our website June 28. Seating is limited.
VMS: AT: By Conservation Partnership Agencies, or similar organizations
Event: LRBMGA Program on Lavender
When: Wednesday, July 16 at 6:00 pm
Where: All Saints Episcopal Church meeting room, 200 N Travis, Cameron
Details: The Little River Basin Master Gardener Association will host Lee Harris with Bird Song Lavender Farm in Troy, who will present a program on lavender. The program is open to the public. Lee will discuss how to grow lavender in different soils, and will have lavender products for sale. Attendees are encouraged to bring soil sample results/reports for tips on growing lavender in their particular soil.
VMS: Not applicable
Event: Water Wednesdays: Part 2, Lone Star Healthy Streams
When: Wednesday, July 16, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Where: Online
Details: Free to attend, but registration is required. Visit https://events.teams.
VMS: AT: AgriLife Sponsored
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 11th Annual Groundwater Summit
When: Thursday, August 7, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Where: Caldwell Civic Center, 103 Texas Hwy 21, Caldwell (at TX Hwy 21 and N Main St)
Details: Annual groundwater summit. Event is free, but registration is required for lunch. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/
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: All Things Wild Program: Opossums
When: Saturday, August 16, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Where: Little Red Schoolhouse at ATW, 300 Havelka Road, Georgetown
Details: Wildlife rehabilitator and All Things Wild board member, Kim Fross, has worked with opossums for many years and loves them above all other animals. Her program will tell you all about her favorite wild animal. Maybe our new ambassador Magnolia will be there for you to meet. The program is family-friendly and free. Reservations open on our website August 2. Seating is limited.
VMS: AT: By Conservation Partnership Agencies, or similar organizations
Event: Wildlife & Woodlands Post Oak Savannah Landowner Workshop
When: Friday, August 22 from 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Where: Caldwell Civic Center, 103 TX-21, Caldwell, TX 77836
Details: Cost is $20, which includes lunch, drinks and snacks. Learn about wildlife and habitat management in the Post Oak Savannah. To register, visit https://www.fortworthzoo.org/
VMS: AT: Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) or TMN Sponsored
Event: Webinar: Powerful Perennials
When: Monday, September 8, 2025, 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Where: Online
Details: Green Gardening Series presented by Houston Community College in collaboration with Texas Master Gardener and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. Register at https://hccs.webex.com/
VMS: To Be Determined
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: Webinar: Composting
When: Monday, October 13, 2025, 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Where: Online
Details: Green Gardening Series presented by Houston Community College in collaboration with Texas Master Gardener and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. Register at https://hccs.webex.com/
VMS: To Be Determined
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