Texas Master Naturalist
El Camino Real Chapter
Events Notice
March 17, 2024
Congratulations to ECRMN Eric Neubauer on his identification of a new spider species, Hogna incognita, which is now officially recognized as a separate species from Hogna antelucana. Great work and research, Eric!
Event: Grass ID Class with Dale Kruse
Date: Tuesday, March 19 at 5:30 pm
Where: All Saints’ Episcopal Church Meeting Room, 200 N Travis, Cameron
Details: Dale Kruse, Curator of S. M. Tracy Herbarium TAMU, will instruct us in this 2 hour class.
VMS: AT: Nature Topics by TX Professors: Grass Taxonomy and Identification by Dale Kruse, curator S. M. Tracy Herbarium, TAMU
Event: Plant Party: Cooking Up Natives
Date: Wednesday, March 20, 10:00 – 11:30 am
Where: Online
Details: There will be 5 short presentations from experts in the field and they will be giving away lots of DOOR PRIZES! You’ll need to register to receive the Zoom link the day before. It’s FREE!
https://southtexasrangelands.
Plant Party is a quarterly, advanced plant training series provided by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
VMS: AT: AgriLife Sponsored
Event: POSGCD Program: Earthkind Landscapes
Date: Friday, March 22, 2024, 1:00-3:00 pm
Where: POSGCD, 310 E Ave C, Milano
Details: Learn about Earthkind landscapes. Register at https://posgcd.org/event/ek-
VMS: AT: By Conservation Partnership Agencies, or similar organizations (include training event info)
Event: Spring Fling at The Venue in downtown Cameron
Date: Friday, March 22, 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Where: The Venue at Railfan, downtown Cameron
Details: ECRMN will have an information booth. There will be two shifts. Please bring nature
items you think would be of interest to children and other visitors.
VMS: VT hours will be available for participating, setting up, and tearing down.
Event: POSGCD Program: Rainwater Harvesting 201: Irrigation
Date: Friday, April 5, 2024, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Where: POSGCD, 310 E Ave C, Milano
Details: To register, visit https://posgcd.org/event/rwh2-
VMS: AT: By Conservation Partnership Agencies, or similar organizations (include training event info)
Event: Solar Eclipse Watch Party
Date: Monday, April 8. Gates open at 10:30 am. Eclipse will begin around 12:15 pm, with totality around 1:30 pm
Where: Jackie Thornton’s, 3847 North US Highway 77, near Rockdale. Pink letters “JT” will help
you identify the location.
Details: Hot dogs will be served before the eclipse. Please bring a side dish to share (1 hour VT for bringing a dish). Also bring beverages other than water that you want. Crafts and games will happen after you arrive, including an artistic glassware activity supervised by Pamela Neeley. The event will happen regardless of weather. Bathroom is onsite.
VMS: AT: At a chapter meeting or other venue; VT: Hospitality, if appropriate.
Event: April Chapter Meeting
Date: Thursday, April 11; potluck at 5:30 pm, program at 6:00 pm. Potluck theme is fish and seafood.
Where: All Saint’s Episcopal Church Meeting Room, 200 N Travis, Cameron
Details: Program by Timothy Siegmund
VMS: AT: At a Chapter Mtg or Other Venue; VT: Chapter Mtg; VT: Hospitality if appropriate
Event: All Things Wild Program: Tortoises
Date: Saturday, April 13, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Where: Little Red Schoolhouse at ATW, 300 Havelka Road, Georgetown
Details: Dr. Andrea Gore with Reptile Conservation International will present an enjoyable and informative program on tortoises, specifically Texas Gopher Tortoises, that are native to our state and are endangered. Come meet some tortoises and learn more about these fascinating creatures. Reservations will be available on the ATW website beginning Saturday, March 30. Seating is limited so mark your calendar to make a reservation when they open on March 30.
VMS: AT: By Conservation Partnership Agencies, or similar organizations
Event: Backyard Bug Hunt Webinar
Date: Apr 19, 2024 10:00 AM- Common Veggie Garden Pests
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
Event: Washington-on-the-Brazos Field Trip
Date: Saturday, April 27, carpool will leave around 9:00 am, tour to start at 11:00 am
Where: Washington-on-the-Brazos, Washington, Texas, approximately halfway between Brenham and Navasota
Details: There will be time for exploring after the tour. There are interactive video rooms and a nature gift store. We will have a picnic under a covered pavilion. The tour guide will be Adam Arnold, a Texas historical educator and park interpreter. More information coming soon.
For more information about the location, visit https://wheretexasbecametexas.
VMS: To be determined
Event: May Chapter Meeting
Date: Thursday, May 9; potluck at 5:30 pm, program at 6:00 pm. Potluck theme is salads.
Where: All Saint’s Episcopal Church Meeting Room, 200 N Travis, Cameron
Details: Program by Mike Mitchell
VMS: AT: At a Chapter Mtg or Other Venue; VT: Chapter Mtg; VT: Hospitality if appropriate
Event: Backyard Bug Hunt Webinar
Date: May 17, 2024 10:00 AM- Insect damage
Where: Online
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VMS: AT: AgriLife Sponsored
Event: June Chapter Meeting
Date: Thursday, June 13; potluck at 5:30 pm, program at 6:00 pm. Potluck theme is picnic food.
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: Jun 21, 2024 10:00 AM- Wasp ID
Where: Online
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Event: July Chapter Meeting
Date: Thursday, July 11; potluck at 5:30 pm, program at 6:00 pm. Potluck theme is family favorites.
Where: All Saint’s Episcopal Church Meeting Room, 200 N Travis, Cameron
Details: Program by Bill Runyan (CoCoRahS)
VMS: AT: At a Chapter Mtg or Other Venue; VT: Chapter Mtg; VT: Hospitality if appropriate
Event: Wildlife and Woodlands Landowner Workshop
Date: Friday, July 12
Where: Wheelock Bloodworth Community Center, 12403 FM 46, Wheelock, Robertson County, TX 77882
Details: More information coming soon!
VMS: AT: Texas Parks and Wildlife Sponsored
Event: Wildlife and Woodlands Landowner Workshop
Date: Friday, July 19
Where: Caldwell Civic Center, 103 TX-21, Caldwell, TX 77836
Details: More information coming soon!
VMS: AT: Texas Parks and Wildlife Sponsored
Event: Backyard Bug Hunt Webinar
Date: Jul 19, 2024 10:00 AM- Predatory Insect ID
Where: Online
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VMS: AT: AgriLife Sponsored
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
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
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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 by Timothy Siegmund
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
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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 by Timothy Siegmund
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
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VMS: AT: AgriLife Sponsored
Event: TMN Annual Meeting
Date: October 24-27
Where: Embassy Suites in San Marcos
Details: Visit https://txmn.tamu.edu/2024-
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 by Timothy Siegmund
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
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Passcode: 077123
VMS: AT: AgriLife Sponsored