EVENTS NOTICE
Texas Master Naturalist
El Camino Real Chapter
June 7, 2026
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. Be sure to report hours under the HEB Pollinators for Texas 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: Groundwater in Texas: Aquifers, Policy, and Management
When: Tuesday, June 9, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Where: Online
Details: Speaker: Adam Foster, Executive Director, Texas Alliance of Groundwater Districts
This presentation provides an overview of groundwater in Texas, including the major aquifers that supply water across the state and the policies and institutions that guide groundwater management. Topics will include the role of groundwater conservation districts (GCDs), state agencies involved in groundwater planning and regulation, and how Texas approaches groundwater management within the framework of Texas water law. The presentation will also explore current challenges facing groundwater resources and the importance of science-based management in a growing and drought-prone state.
Register at https://tpwdevents.webex.com/
Recordings of past topics are available for viewing online.
VMS: AT: TMN Tuesdays
Event: Chapter Meeting
When: Thursday, June 11; potluck at 5:30 pm, program at 6:00 pm. Meal theme is Vegetarian.
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: Program: Wildlife Diseases Workshop
When: Friday, June 12 from 1:00 – 5:00 pm, with registration from 12:30-1:00 pm
Where: Weimar Civic Center, I-10, 1754 Co Rd 10, Weimar, TX 78962
Details: Topics Covered: Treatment and management for diseases, New World Screwworm, Highly Pathogenic Avian Flu, Chronic Wasting Disease, other common wildlife diseases
such as mange, rabies, distemper, and more! For more information, call 979-732-3458 or email [email protected].
VMS: AT: TPWD Sponsored
06122026 Wildlife Diseases Workshop
Event: All Things Wild Program: White Tailed Deer
When: Saturday, June 13 from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: Little Red Schoolhouse at ATW, 300 Havelka Road, Georgetown
Details: Join wildlife rehabilitator Becky Vietz at a program on white-tailed deer. Becky has been working with white-tailed deer fawns for years and has done extensive research on the species. Learn about their natural history and how they fit into our environment. The program is free and family friendly, but you will need to make a reservation for each person because seating is limited. Reservations open on the ATW website under Events/Upcoming on May 30.
VMS: AT: By Conservation Partnership Agencies, or similar organizations
Event: Seed Packaging Volunteer Opportunity for Sow & Grow: Milam Seed Library
When: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Where: All Saints Episcopal Church Meeting Room, 200 N Travis, 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
Event: Master Gardener Program: Pretty Pollinators – Getting to Know Butterflies and Moths
When: Wednesday, June 17 at 6:00 pm
Where: St. John’s United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 1700 Hillcrest Drive, Rockdale
Details: Little River Basin Master Gardener Jennifer Lazarow will present the program. Learn the important role these fluttering insects fulfill as pollinators, their similarities and differences, and the steps you can take to help them thrive. Take home instructions to make your own butterfly bath. 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: Sixth Annual Range-Wide Horned Lizard BioBlitz
When: June 20 through June 28
Where: Anywhere
Details: Join the Horned Lizard Conservation Society for this BioBlitz, which provides state wildlife agencies vital information on horned lizard habitat, range, and distribution, which will help wildlife managers protect our horned lizard populations into the future. Document all horned lizards you see on the iNaturalist platform (see iNaturalist.org) during this period and provide as much information about habitat as you can. In addition to contributing to science, we hope you will have fun! The state/region with the most recorded horned lizard observations wins bragging rights, and each recorded observation will earn you a chance to win some HLCS swag.
As a non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of horned lizards, we want to ensure observations are made safely and ethically. By participating in this event, you will agree to the HLCS rules below:
1. Take only photos of horned lizards (do not handle, move, pose, or cause any harm to the horned lizards)
2. Wear appropriate outdoor activity protection for your area (including appropriate footwear, snake boots or guards where needed, insect repellent and sunscreen, etc.)
3. Always be aware of your surroundings to make this BioBlitz a fun and safe activity for the lizards, as well as the people involved.
4. Do not trespass on private land without express permission from the landowners. Stay on designated trails and tread lightly to prevent damage to habitat.
5. As a reminder, please leave wildlife wild. HLCS condemns taking horned lizards from their habitat. Horned lizards are intricately tied to their ecosystems and do not survive well in captivity. Be aware that many horned lizard species are state-protected by law, and individuals who violate these laws will face prosecution.
If you have an iNaturalist account, join our project at: https://www.inaturalist.org/
Join your region’s project also with the following links:
Texas and Oklahoma – https://www.inaturalist.org/
VMS: To Be Determined
Event: Plant Party Webinar: Grasses
When: Wednesday, June 24 from 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Where: Online
Details: There will be several short presentations from experts in the field and they will give away lots of DOOR PRIZES! Register to get in the door prize drawing and receive the Zoom link (will be sent the day before). It’s FREE! For more information, visit 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: 4th of July Celebration in Downtown Cameron
When: Saturday, July 4, 5:00 – 10:00 pm
Where: Downtown Cameron
Details: We will have an outreach booth at the Fourth of July / 250th Anniversary Celebration. Volunteers will be needed.
VMS: VOL: Community Outreach, Direct
Event: Chapter Meeting
When: Thursday, July 9; potluck at 5:30 pm, program at 6:00 pm. Meal theme is Salads.
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: TMN Tuesday
When: Tuesday, July 14, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Where: Online
Details: Topic to be determined
Register at https://tpwdevents.webex.com/
Recordings of past topics are available for viewing online.
VMS: AT: TMN Tuesdays
Event: Balconies to Backyards Program
When: Saturday, July 18, 1:00 – 7:00 pm
Where: Online and in-person at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX
Details: Hosted by the Goodwater Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists. The keynote speaker is John Hart Asher from the PBS television program, Central Texas Gardener. He’ll discuss his experience with ecological restoration and pocket prairies in his speech, “Be the Bison!” Featured speakers include Anna Kurtin – Coexisting with Charismatic Minifauna; Gil Eckrich – Do Less—For More Birds! (And Butterfiles, too); and Roy Johnson – “Climate Resilience Around Trees & Gardening. You can attend either in-person or online. For more information or to register, visit https://txmn.org/goodwater/
VMS: AT: To Be Determined
Event: All Things Wild Program: Skunks
When: Saturday, July 18 from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: Little Red Schoolhouse at ATW, 300 Havelka Road, Georgetown
Details: Helen Laughlin, wildlife rehabilitator and co-founder of All Things Wild, will present a program on skunks, one of her favorite animals. Helen has been working with striped skunks for years and is eager to pass on her love for the species to everyone. ome meet our ambassador skunk Daffodil and maybe some babies in rehabilitation. The program is free and family friendly, but you will need to make a reservation for each person because seating is limited. Reservations open on the ATW website under Events/Upcoming on July 4.
VMS: AT: By Conservation Partnership Agencies, or similar organizations
Event: Seed Packaging Volunteer Opportunity for Sow & Grow: Milam Seed Library
When: Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Where: All Saints Episcopal Church Meeting Room, 200 N Travis, 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
Event: POSGCD Groundwater Summit
When: Thursday, August 6, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Where: Caldwell Civic Center, 103 E Highway 21, Caldwell
Details: Post Oak Savanah Groundwater Conservation District’s annual groundwater summit. This year’s Groundwater Summit will focus on the questions many local landowners, communities, and water users are already asking: How is growth changing future water demand, what does that mean for our aquifers, and how is the District planning for it? The agenda will cover increasing demand beyond the State Water Plan, including population growth, industrial development, and data centers; Desired Future Conditions and coordination between GMA 8 and GMA 12; legislative and policy updates; and a plain-language look at how groundwater districts manage aquifers through rules, permits, monitoring, and planning. The Summit will also include discussion of the District’s five-year review process and how management decisions are evaluated over time. The Summit is designed for landowners, well owners, local officials, water professionals, and residents who want a clearer understanding of how groundwater is managed locally and what issues may affect the region in the years ahead. The event is free, and includes lunch. Register at https://posgcd.org/event/
VMS: AT: By Conservation Partnership Agencies, or similar organizations
Event: TMN Tuesday
When: Tuesday, August 11, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Where: Online
Details: Topic to be determined
Register at https://tpwdevents.webex.com/
Recordings of past topics are available for viewing online.
VMS: AT: TMN Tuesdays
Event: Chapter Meeting
When: Thursday, August 13; potluck at 5:30 pm, program at 6:00 pm. Meal theme is Appetizers, Finger 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 for Sow & Grow: Milam Seed Library
When: Tuesday, August 18, 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
Event: Chapter Meeting
When: Thursday, September 10; potluck at 5:30 pm, program at 6:00 pm. Meal theme is Comfort food, American, Casseroles.
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: TMN Tuesday
When: Tuesday, September 15, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Where: Online
Details: The topic will be the Annual Meeting Project Fair Register at https://tpwdevents.webex.com/
Recordings of past topics are available for viewing online.
VMS: AT: TMN Tuesdays
Event: Seed Packaging Volunteer Opportunity for Sow & Grow: Milam Seed Library
When: Tuesday, September 15, 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
Event: Plant Party Webinar: Sedges and Rushes
When: Wednesday, September 16 from 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Where: Online
Details: There will be several short presentations from experts in the field and they will give away lots of DOOR PRIZES! Register to get in the door prize drawing and receive the Zoom link (will be sent the day before). It’s FREE! For more information, visit 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
When: Thursday, October 8, 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Where: POSGCD, 310 E Ave C, Milano
Details: More details coming soon. To register, visit https://posgcd.org/event/ek-
VMS: AT: By Conservation Partnership Agencies, or similar organizations (include training event info)
Event: Chapter Meeting
When: Thursday, October 8; potluck at 5:30 pm, program at 6:00 pm. Meal theme is Italian.
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 for Sow & Grow: Milam Seed Library
When: Tuesday, October 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
Event: Texas Master Naturalist 2026 Annual Meeting
When: Thursday, October 22 through Sunday, October 25
Where: Waco, Texas
Details: The Texas Master Naturalist Annual Meeting provides an opportunity for the Texas Master Naturalist volunteers from around the state to gather, participate in hands-on educational seminars, and receive all their Advanced Training requirements for the year in one weekend. It’s also an opportunity for program participants and supporters to network, share new ideas, and to learn from chapters in different regions of the state. For more information, visit https://txmn.tamu.edu/2026-
VMS: AT: Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) or TMN Sponsored
Event: TMN Tuesday
When: Tuesday, November 10, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Where: Online
Details: Topic to be determined
Register at https://tpwdevents.webex.com/
Recordings of past topics are available for viewing online.
VMS: AT: TMN Tuesdays
Event: Chapter Meeting
When: Thursday, November 12; potluck at 5:30 pm, program at 6:00 pm. Meal theme is Thanksgiving.
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 for Sow & Grow: Milam Seed Library
When: Tuesday, November 17, 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
Event: TMN Tuesday
When: Tuesday, December 8, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Where: Online
Details: Topic to be determined
Register at https://tpwdevents.webex.com/
Recordings of past topics are available for viewing online.
VMS: AT: TMN Tuesdays
Event: Plant Party Webinar: Trees of Texas
When: Wednesday, December 9 from 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Where: Online
Details: There will be several short presentations from experts in the field and they will give away lots of DOOR PRIZES! Register to get in the door prize drawing and receive the Zoom link (will be sent the day before). It’s FREE! For more information, visit 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: Chapter Meeting and End of Year Party
When: Thursday, December 10
Where: To Be Determined
Details: Let’s get together and celebrate!
VMS: VS: Chapter Mtg; VS: Hospitality if appropriate
Event: Seed Packaging Volunteer Opportunity for Sow & Grow: Milam Seed Library
When: Tuesday, December 15, 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