[{"id":8486,"date":"2020-11-22T17:52:09","date_gmt":"2020-11-22T23:52:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/?page_id=8486"},"modified":"2024-04-12T14:58:29","modified_gmt":"2024-04-12T19:58:29","slug":"inat-wows-monthly-awards","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/natural-areas-of-interest\/inat-wows-monthly-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"iNat WOW&#8217;s!  Monthly Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See our monthly winners of best chapter iNat submissions as selected and announced by Linda Jo Conn.<\/p>\r\n<p>There may be a slight delay in opening the first one you select, as it goes to chapter Google Drive to get PDF file images. Once there it loads nicely.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Dec 2019 Liz Lewis Northern Cottonmouth<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/18IAsKekQf-xp-Sd_Oo1BI8VDh8GQgURn\/preview\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1_a6Ui91bmYukGvNGGu4mEOdNP1wsMBWa\/preview\" width=\"640\" height=\"840\"><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n<pre contenteditable=\"true\"><\/div><\/div><\/pre>\r\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Jan 2020 Debbi Harris Texas Spiny Lizard<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1m74DnuHWhwW7WTmsyxpAt8rYf1Gnt7Ez\/preview\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1g_CklX3RdrqnK-Ji_Zp4qHxXmuchyJyX\/preview\" width=\"640\" height=\"840\"><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n<pre contenteditable=\"true\"><\/div><\/div><\/pre>\r\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Feb 2020 Eric Neubaurer Southern Plains Crayfish<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/16bqRuzoO3_qhI-e8eWq8DVhgXjct9is8\/preview\" width=\"640\" 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data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Apr 2020 Pamela Neeley Tawney Emperor Butterfly<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/19DZFi6kupUI2ROKAAU2H8cX2XUZbCP-h\/preview\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1Jzen_F51GTR9nnneuMn3CKjdyQHXU_SO\/preview\" width=\"640\" height=\"840\"><\/iframe> <\/div><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>May 2020 Ann Collins Purple Pleatleaf<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" 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class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>July 2020 Linda Jo Conn Wip-marked Snout Moth<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1GGIf4fkAXtD-6E14jiH6vQRsh4aWuU0q\/preview\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1BTe5aKw04V2b4DOyhi9vYnpM2mUwOpL-\/preview\" width=\"640\" height=\"840\"><\/iframe> <\/div><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Aug 2020 Eric Newbaurer Admirable Grasshopper<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1pQ6QYjjPdVs3uDo6P78eZMccu4Vxd57j\/preview\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/180Fcp6fcK6dL5rIntMkgjraQ_PToLJsL\/preview\" width=\"640\" height=\"840\"><\/iframe> <\/div><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Sept 2020 Sue Ann Kendall Balloon Vine<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1PEweqxhfE-m5kIFp5ehX4xvRYEWZwQ8q\/preview\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1gaSMIxNvnBgbpG3i6cC0oZdl5Ms4zzZG\/preview\" 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Each monthly award is included in each monthly meeting minutes. When time permits, I will try to get those copied over here as well.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>See our monthly winners of best chapter iNat submissions as selected and announced by Linda Jo Conn. 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Due to the pressures of\u00a0<a title=\"Overconsumption\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Overconsumption\">overconsumption<\/a>, population and technology, the\u00a0<a class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Environment (biophysical)\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Environment_(biophysical)\">biophysical environment<\/a>\u00a0is being degraded, sometimes permanently. This has been recognized, and governments have begun placing restraints on activities that cause\u00a0<a title=\"Environmental degradation\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Environmental_degradation\">environmental degradation<\/a>. Since the 1960s, activity of\u00a0<a title=\"Environmental movement\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Environmental_movement\">environmental movements<\/a>\u00a0has created awareness of the various\u00a0<a class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Environmental problem\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Environmental_problem\">environmental problems<\/a>. There is no agreement on the extent of the\u00a0<a title=\"Human impact on the environment\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Human_impact_on_the_environment\">environmental impact of human activity<\/a>\u00a0and even\u00a0<a title=\"Bj\u00f8rn Lomborg\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bj%C3%B8rn_Lomborg#Formal_accusations_of_scientific_dishonesty\">scientific dishonesty<\/a>\u00a0occurs, so protection measures are occasionally debated.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><b>&#8220;Recycling<\/b>\u00a0is the process of converting\u00a0<a title=\"Waste\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Waste\">waste<\/a>\u00a0materials into new materials and objects. It is an alternative to &#8220;conventional&#8221; waste disposal that can save material and help lower\u00a0<a title=\"Greenhouse gas\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Greenhouse_gas\">greenhouse gas<\/a>\u00a0emissions. Recycling can prevent the waste of potentially useful materials and reduce the consumption of fresh raw materials, thereby reducing: energy usage, air pollution (from\u00a0<a title=\"Incineration\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Incineration\">incineration<\/a>), and water pollution (from\u00a0<a title=\"Landfill\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Landfill\">landfilling<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><i>Recyclable materials<\/i>\u00a0include many kinds of glass, paper, cardboard, metal, plastic,\u00a0<a title=\"Tire\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tire\">tires<\/a>, textiles, and\u00a0<a title=\"Electronics\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Electronics\">electronics<\/a>. The\u00a0<a class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Composting\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Composting\">composting<\/a>\u00a0or other reuse of\u00a0<a title=\"Biodegradable waste\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Biodegradable_waste\">biodegradable waste<\/a>\u2014such as\u00a0<a title=\"Food waste\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Food_waste\">food<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a title=\"Green waste\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Green_waste\">garden waste<\/a>\u2014is also considered recycling.<sup id=\"cite_ref-gar_4-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Recycling#cite_note-gar-4\">[4]<\/a>\u00a0<\/sup>Materials to be recycled are either brought to a collection center or picked up from the curbside, then sorted, cleaned, and reprocessed into new materials destined for manufacturing.<\/p>\n<p>In the strictest sense, recycling of a material would produce a fresh supply of the same material\u2014for example, used office paper would be converted into new office paper or used\u00a0<a title=\"Polystyrene\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Polystyrene\">polystyrene<\/a>\u00a0foam into new polystyrene. However, this is often difficult or too expensive (compared with producing the same product from raw materials or other sources), so &#8220;recycling&#8221; of many products or materials involves their\u00a0<i><a title=\"Reuse\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Reuse\">reuse<\/a><\/i>\u00a0in producing different materials (for example,\u00a0<a title=\"Paperboard\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Paperboard\">paperboard<\/a>) instead. Another form of recycling is the\u00a0<a title=\"Waste sorting\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Waste_sorting\">salvage<\/a>\u00a0of certain materials from complex products, either due to their intrinsic value (such as lead from\u00a0<a class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Car batteries\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Car_batteries\">car batteries<\/a>, or gold from\u00a0<a class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Circuit board\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Circuit_board\">circuit boards<\/a>), or due to their hazardous nature (e.g., removal and reuse of\u00a0<a title=\"Mercury (element)\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mercury_(element)\">mercury<\/a>\u00a0from\u00a0<a title=\"Thermometer\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Thermometer\">thermometers<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a title=\"Thermostat\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Thermostat\">thermostats<\/a>).&#8221;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2018\/09\/february-24-recycle-logo.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-7307 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2018\/09\/february-24-recycle-logo-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>It is up to us as Master Naturalists to do everything we can to help protect our natural environments, by being well informed and exercising good judgement in the choices of what we buy or do, and how we educate and influence others.\u00a0 This page is intended to help us in that effort.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Earth Day Ad Hoc Committee information<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>See Blog posts on Earth Day 2019 <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/ecrmasternaturalists.blog\/2019\/03\/03\/getting-ready-for-earth-day\/\">setting up<\/a><\/span>\u00a0and for the <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/ecrmasternaturalists.blog\/2019\/04\/21\/a-hugely-successful-earth-day-celebration\/\">day of the event<\/a><\/span>. And some <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/photos.app.goo.gl\/adXak2PYVbyXDVvm8\">additional photos by others<\/a><\/span>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2018\/12\/Ad-Hoc-environmental-committee.pdf\">Ad Hoc environmental committee<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2018\/12\/2018-11-30-Environment-Committee-First-Meeting-Report.pdf\">2018-11-30 Environment Committee First Meeting Report<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2019\/01\/2019-01-18-Environment-Committee-Earth-Day-Meeting-Report.pdf\">2019-01-18 Environment Committee Earth Day Meeting Report<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2019\/01\/Lester-Proposals.pdf\">Proposed Goals<\/a>, by Kathy Lester 1\/10\/19<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2019\/02\/2019-02-13-Environment-Committee-Earth-Day-Interim-Meeting-Report.pdf\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">2019-02-13 Environment Committee Earth Day Interim Meeting Report<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2019\/03\/2019-03-02-Environment-Committee-Earth-Day-Meeting-Report.pdf\">2019- 03-02 Environment Committee Earth Day Meeting Report<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2019\/05\/2019-04-20-Environment-Committee-Earth-Day-Event-Report.pdf\">2019- 04-20 Environment Committee Earth Day Event Report<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; final report on 2019.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Chapter AT and other presentations<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li>Nov 8 2018 chapter AT &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2018\/11\/Albatross-and-Plastics-for-Chapter-Website.pdf\">Albatross and Plastics<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Jan 10 2019 chapter AT &#8211; by Joyce Conner\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2019\/01\/Rethinking-Recycling.pdf\">Rethinking Recycling<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Jan 10 2019 chapter AT &#8211; Turn Discarded Paper into Gift Boxes (coming)<\/li>\n<li>April 14, 2022 chapter AT &#8211; Dr. Frank Summers, &#8220;Collateral Damage&#8221;. Habitat destruction, loss of critical native species, everything we do in our daily life affects nature, for every action there is reaction, some good some not so good. Let&#8217;s Explore: <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1-VVOcai3fZSS5sj84pywPyBZjVheM9C8\/view?usp=sharing\">Collateral Damage pdf<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Recycling Resources in our area, summarized<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2018\/10\/BryanDrInRecycling.pdf\">Walmart Bryan Drive In Recycling<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2018\/09\/Twin-Oaks-Landfill-BVSWMA.pdf\">Twin Oaks Landfill BVSWMA<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2018\/09\/Twin-Oaks-Household-Hazardous-Waste-BVSWMA.pdf\">Twin Oaks Household Hazardous Waste BVSWMA<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2018\/09\/BVRI-Adriance-Lab-Road-TAMU.pdf\">BVRI Adriance Lab Road TAMU<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Personal projects shared with all<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2019\/01\/Shirt-Bag-before.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-7460 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2019\/01\/Shirt-Bag-before-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2019\/01\/Shirt-Bag-after1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-7461 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2019\/01\/Shirt-Bag-after1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2019\/01\/Shirt-Bag-after2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-7462 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2019\/01\/Shirt-Bag-after2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">From Lisa Milewski:<\/span><br \/>\nHow to make a &#8220;no sew&#8221; shirt bag from your favorite shirt.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2019\/01\/Shirt-Bag-How-to-Make-a-No-Sew-Shirt-Bag-Instructions.pdf\">Shirt Bag Instructions<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2019\/01\/MakeNoSewShirtBag.pdf\">Make No Sew Shirt Bag presentation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">From Joyce Conner:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>Making paper gifts boxes from calendar photos.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2019\/01\/DirectionsForMakingPaperBox.pdf\">Directions document<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2019\/01\/Make-Paper-Gift-Boxes.pdf\">Step by Step with photos<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">From Mike Conner:<\/span> Plastic Number Guide\n<ul>\n<li>Learn the codes for identifying plastics &#8211; safe, use with caution, never use. (<a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2019\/01\/Plastic-Number-Guide.pdf\">PDF for printing<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">From Joyce Conner:<\/span> Reuse Empty Bottles:\n<ul>\n<li>Learn how to reuse empty aromatic scent bottles\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2019\/02\/Reuse-Empty-Bottles.pdf\">Reuse Empty Bottles<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">From <span tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"gridcell\" translate=\"no\">Anthony Palomarez with <\/span>Perlego<\/span>, a massive resource for learning all about most anything, is one web on &#8220;What is Climate Change?&#8221; His email said &#8220;At over 10,000 words, the article explores things like human impact on climate change, various strategies and theories to combat climate change, individual action, climate change throughout history, and so much more than I can detail in a brief email.&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.perlego.com\/knowledge\/study-guides\/what-is-climate-change\/\">Check it out here.<\/a>\u00a0 And take a look at everything else they have&#8230;.amazing!<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">From Don Travis:<\/span> Interesting article from Discover Magazine on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovermagazine.com\/environment\/9-well-intentioned-efforts-that-actually-arent-environmentally-friendly\">&#8220;Nine Well Intentioned Efforts That Aren&#8217;t Actually Environmentally Friendly&#8221;<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">From Desiree Rhodes, a school teacher, and her student<\/span>, Pierce who motivated her to reach out to us, thanking us for this topical webpage he has used for his education and research on the topic, and offering this wonderful website to add to our site. It has many items of interest to youth, including games to help educate others on this whole topic.\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oberk.com\/recycling-glass-plastic-metal-and-more\">https:\/\/www.oberk.com\/recycling-glass-plastic-metal-and-more<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">From<\/span> <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">K<\/span><span class=\"qu\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"gridcell\" translate=\"no\"><span class=\"go\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">atheryne Hylton<\/span>.<\/span><\/span> In addition to listing a handful of ideas and activities to get kids interested in environmental issues, the site also features a resource section towards the bottom which features links to independent studies, recycling resources and even some fun games that kids will enjoy.\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/word.tips\/environmental-education\">Handy Activities To Teach Your Kids About Environmental Issues<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">From Billy Adams representing Purdue University Global<\/span>, a member of the Higher Learning Commission. He asked us to share the Purdue University Global&#8217;s <strong>&#8220;45 Sustainability Resources You Need to Know.&#8221;<\/strong> This resource highlights 45 noteworthy sources on sustainability and is organized by the following categories: Green Living, Climate Change &amp; Environmental Protection News, Energy and Technology, Sustainability in Business and Government, Sustainability Careers, Sustainability and the Arts, and Ecotourism. They have gathered these 45 educational sites and organized them in the above 7 categories. Enjoy: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdueglobal.edu\/blog\/student-life\/45-sustainability-resources\/\">https:\/\/www.purdueglobal.edu\/blog\/student-life\/45-sustainability-resources\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">From Don Travis: <\/span>Having a career in the green industry can be an amazing path. There\u2019s a sea of options to choose from &#8211; anything from agriculture, geology, and botany to the technology, business, and architecture field. You get the chance to positively impact the environment while working on modern issues. The <a href=\"https:\/\/novoresume.com\/career-blog\/green-careers\"><strong>green career guide<\/strong> website<\/a> has lots of info on careers and more.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Here&#8217;s some GREAT educational stuff for kids on all things environmental, from Mitchell Cruickshank<\/span> is his link to a blog by Sam Walker-Smart, a British columnist; <em>&#8220;Teaching kids about the environment can be a daunting task. There&#8217;s the scientific jargon, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.twinkl.es\/homework-help\/geography-homework-help\/environmental-issues-facts-for-kids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">sense of reasonability<\/a> you want to impart on them for their future lives, as well as highlighting the issues the world currently faces. If not approached correctly, you could bore them or, at worst, you can scare them. As with any topic, adding fun repetition to proceedings can help young minds retain information. Word games are particularly useful for education and have a long track record of helping complicated words like biosphere stay in the memory banks.&#8221;<\/em> See his neat contributions here: <a href=\"https:\/\/wordfinderx.com\/blog\/climate-weather-nature-vocabulary\/\">Climate-Weather-Nature-Vocabulary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Rebecca Winter suggested this website<\/span> for good information on living a more sustainable life and protecting the environment &#8211; by good driving practices. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thezebra.com\/resources\/driving\/how-to-make-your-car-eco-friendly\/\">Eco-friendly driving by thezebra.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Theresa Bass suggested this website<\/span>. &#8220;As the page features a notable compilation of sustainability resources, I wanted to recommend <strong>&#8220;What Does it Mean to Lead a Sustainable Company?&#8221;<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>published by Grand Canyon University. This guide defines what sustainable business is and how responsible practices and profits can go hand-in-hand. It also outlines the most important factors of sustainable companies, including people, the planet, and profits, and goes on to discuss the benefits of environmentally-friendly business models and what those might look like for different industries.\u00a0 Below is the URL to the sustainability in business resource, if you&#8217;d like to share this:\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gcu.edu\/blog\/doctoral-journey\/what-does-it-mean-lead-sustainable-company\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.gcu.edu\/blog\/doctoral-journey\/what-does-it-mean-lead-sustainable-company&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1633365780530000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHHuVck4NP60L6LFOKvuVCECRksGA\">https:\/\/www.gcu.edu\/blog\/<wbr \/>doctoral-journey\/what-does-it-<wbr \/>mean-lead-sustainable-company<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">A contribution suggested by Mykael Ray<\/span>: I have a guide from Mr. Rooter titled &#8220;How to Be Environmentally Friendly in a Home With Kids&#8221; that I thought would make a helpful addition to your &#8220;Websites of Interest&#8221; list. The guide provides parents and educators information, resources, and fun activities to teach and encourage children towards sustainable lifestyles. The guide includes topics like recycling, water conservation, energy conservation, and composting. Each section includes tips and ways to help get the children involved. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrrooter.ca\/about\/blog\/2021\/january\/how-to-be-environmentally-friendly-in-a-home-wit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.mrrooter.ca\/about\/blog\/2021\/january\/how-to-be-environmentally-friendly-in-a-home-wit\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1634741931713000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHAPMZPmq4PwZudulfMF9fua-k_uw\">https:\/\/www.mrrooter.ca\/about\/<wbr \/>blog\/2021\/january\/how-to-be-<wbr \/>environmentally-friendly-in-a-<wbr \/>home-wit\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">A suggestion from Stephen Mash<\/span>: A colleague of mine recently put together this article on teaching kids how to use technology in environmentally friendly ways.\u00a0 The article covers topics from why this is important to teach kids as well as strategies to help reduce their tech burden on the planet as well as ways we can all use technology to our environmental benefit. \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/privacyhq.com\/guide\/teach-children-technology-environmentally-friendly\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/privacyhq.com\/guide\/teach-children-technology-environmentally-friendly\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1634916701912000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFVIL2bFFsMWmrT1qhlObzIBdUOJw\">https:\/\/privacyhq.com\/<wbr \/>guide\/teach-children-<wbr \/>technology-environmentally-<wbr \/>friendly\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">A contribution from Maggie Monroe<\/span>. &#8220;While I was researching green resources I found you were linking to very helpful and earth friendly resources. We want to educate the public on the benefits and savings of starting a green business and believe our free guide would be a great compliment to your already helpful resources <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/starting-a-green-business.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/starting-a-green-business.html&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1636141955697000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHFQg8cOD2WtbzKvKi-yl6xbXCLpQ\">https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/<wbr \/>smallbusiness\/starting-a-<wbr \/>business\/starting-a-green-<wbr \/>business.html<\/a>. I thought this may be a great fit and think this could be helpful to many people especially as our economy evolves and innovates.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">From Brookfield Residential<\/span> a recently published an article titled <strong>&#8220;15 Energy-Saving Tips for Homeowners in the US &amp; Canada&#8221;<\/strong>. This resource demonstrates 15 different adjustments you can modify in your home to reduce the amount of energy used, especially for those that are spending more time at home after transitioning to remote work life. A few examples listed in this article include; placing plants in strategic spots around your house, using smarter and more efficient large appliances, home maintenance such as sealing air gaps and painting walls brighter colors, and using a newer thermostat. This article ends with a list of energy rebates and incentives that are available for living in a greener home. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brookfieldresidential.com\/news-and-blog\/energy-savings-tips-us-canada\">https:\/\/www.brookfieldresidential.com\/news-and-blog\/energy-savings-tips-us-canada<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">A submission by Theresa Bass<\/span> reaching out on behalf of the informational website, Master&#8217;s in Data Science, a site designed to provide prospective and current data science students with information on degree options, short course offerings, career pathways, and resources for staying current in the field.<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><br \/>\n<\/span>&#8220;I wanted to share a piece titled &#8220;<strong><em>12 Apps That Support Sustainable Living&#8221;<\/em><\/strong> by Master&#8217;s in Data Science. This resource defines sustainability, why it matters, and describes the three pillars of sustainability. The piece then breaks down 12 different apps that support sustainable living through food, transportation, waste, and shopping.\u00a0This material may be helpful to your community as it focuses on integrating sustainability into daily life.\u00a0 Below is the URL to the Sustainable Living resource, if you&#8217;d like to share this:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mastersindatascience.org\/resources\/12-apps-that-support-sustainable-living\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.mastersindatascience.org\/resources\/12-apps-that-support-sustainable-living\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1645981816720000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3udziJMejmNzHeF266o_BX\">https:\/\/www.<wbr \/>mastersindatascience.org\/<wbr \/>resources\/12-apps-that-<wbr \/>support-sustainable-living\/&#8221;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">A submission by Jesse Robinson<\/span> &#8220;I am reaching out on behalf of Pepperdine University&#8217;s Graduate Studies Online. I work with the University to distribute useful, school-generated content to websites with similar audience interests.&#8221;<br \/>\n&#8220;Pepperdine recently published <strong>&#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/onlinegrad.pepperdine.edu\/blog\/environmental-policy-community-conflict-resolution\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onlinegrad.pepperdine.edu\/blog\/environmental-policy-community-conflict-resolution\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1648998656834000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1CMgXE_pFxrVw2Y6RN3W0i\">How to Influence Environmental Policy at a Community Level Through Conflict Resolution<\/a>&#8220;<\/strong>. This guide provides value to your audience by;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>defining environmental conflict resolution<\/li>\n<li>assessing the variety of environmental issues that need conflict resolution<\/li>\n<li>how to navigate environmental conflict<\/li>\n<li>how to prepare for and execute mediation&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Courtesy of Patrick Dennis from Adobe<\/span>. &#8220;Adobe has curated a new guide to green practices for remote workers and businesses. A variety of creative ways to practice sustainability while working from home, as well as suggestions on how to integrate green habits into your company culture and lifestyle. <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.adobe.com\/en\/publish\/2021\/10\/14\/sustainability-guide-for-working-at-home\">https:\/\/blog.adobe.com\/en\/publish\/2021\/10\/14\/sustainability-guide-for-working-at-home<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Courtesy of Aaron Anderson from Looka.com<\/span>, excellent suggestions for small business owners to enhance their Eco-friendly plans and make those efforts publicly visible via customized logos to customers looking for such firms.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/looka.com\/blog\/make-your-small-business-sustainable\/\">https:\/\/looka.com\/blog\/make-your-small-business-sustainable\/<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Small businesses can have a surprisingly big impact on the environment. As a small business owner, it\u2019s up to you whether that impact is positive or negative. Small business sustainability is a growing practice in the mind of environmentally conscious brands.\u00a0 Consumers are more willing than ever to invest in non-toxic, Eco-friendly products to protect their families and the future of the planet. Today, businesses of all sizes are choosing more environmentally sustainable practices in response, and their customers are noticing.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">This one is from Alice Pohl<\/span>, a partner with 1-800-GOT-JUNK? &#8211; a full service junk removal and recycling service: &#8220;I&#8217;d like to recommend 1-800-GOT-JUNK&#8217;s &#8220;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1800gotjunk.com\/us_en\/blog\/environment\/recycling-tips-college-students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.1800gotjunk.com\/us_en\/blog\/environment\/recycling-tips-college-students&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1655673048544000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0yWIaY4WWCZkfl5Mxzxd3R\">18 Recycling Tips for College Students<\/a>&#8221; <\/strong>guide. It describes the benefits of recycling at college, how to reduce waste on college campuses, and waste management tips for your university campus. A few tips include buying reusable dishes and cutlery, carrying a &#8220;no waste&#8221; backpack with a water bottle and a small container with cutlery, and switching to electronic textbooks.&#8221;\u00a0 Click on the guide title.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">A submission by Alan McMahon<\/span> &#8211; A &#8220;Guide to Green Energy Tax Credits and Incentives for Homeowners&#8221;.\u00a0 For people who want to be more involved in relying on renewable energy, but may not have the local infrastructure already in place to do so, there are myriad options when it comes to installing, maintaining, and benefiting from renewable energy. Some of what you will find include:\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Federal legislation, Green loans, Energy and home efficiency tax credits\/incentives, Different types of green energy, State\/local utility credits and incentive, and Additional green resources<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The full guide can be found here: <a href=\"https:\/\/solgenpower.com\/2022\/07\/26\/guide-to-green-energy-tax-credits-and-incentives-for-homeowners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/solgenpower.com\/2022\/07\/26\/guide-to-green-energy-tax-credits-and-incentives-for-homeowners\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1662334385328000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0pXQdejGnY-NJn1GF-im-X\">https:\/\/solgenpower.com\/2022\/<wbr \/>07\/26\/guide-to-green-energy-<wbr \/>tax-credits-and-incentives-<wbr \/>for-homeowners\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Submitted by Krista Jackman<\/span>, reaching out on behalf of Public Health Degrees sharing their website information on &#8220;Why Environmental Justice Is Important&#8221;. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.publichealthdegrees.org\/resources\/environmental-justice-resources\/#top\">https:\/\/www.publichealthdegrees.org\/resources\/environmental-justice-resources\/#top<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/greenaction.org\/what-is-environmental-justice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Environmental racism<\/a> refers to the intentional discrimination in infrastructural and environmental policy making. The environmental justice movement was created to address health disparities in low-income communities and communities of color caused by unfair policies and decision-making. Lots of information on Environmental agencies everywhere.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Jake Fails with the website Zen Lemons<\/span> sent me this interesting article from their website: <a href=\"https:\/\/zenlemons.com\/eco-friendly-living-how-to-reduce-your-environmental-impact\">Eco-Friendly Living: &#8211; How to reduce your Environmental impact<\/a>. <strong>NOTE- LINK IS CURRENTLY BROKEN ON THEIR END, BUT TRY IF YOU WANT. <\/strong>Intro from their page: &#8220;It\u2019s no secret that we\u2019re damaging our planet. The Earth is going through many changes, most of which are because of human activity. We\u2019re seeing more natural disasters than ever; our air and water are becoming polluted, and the list continues. One way to help combat this is by living eco-friendly lives. This doesn\u2019t mean you have to go entirely off the grid and live in a cabin in the woods (although that sounds pretty nice). You can do small things every day to reduce your environmental impact. In this blog post, we\u2019ll discuss where to start!&#8221;<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">From Chenise Freidus<\/span>, Business Manager @ZFC Real Estate: Smart technology, artificial intelligence, and construction innovation are significant advantages to homeowners building or renovating their homes in modern times. SaaS and digital apps are part and parcel of our lifestyles, helping us to contribute to the environment &#8211; making the air, water, and land around us greener. While this may appear publicly generous, the beauty of it all is that our personal quality of everyday living escalates substantially. Saving hard-earned money while doing your bit for Mother Earth&#8217;s health is a win-win situation.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zfc.com\/blog\/entry\/41\/17\/your-guide-to-a-more-energy-efficient-home\">https:\/\/www.zfc.com\/blog\/entry\/41\/17\/your-guide-to-a-more-energy-efficient-home<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">From Ryan Hyatt with the business management platform Clover<\/span>. &#8220;Five ways to go green as a small business (and why you should)&#8221;.\u00a0 From their blog: &#8220;As a small business owner, you might not have put a ton of thought into your carbon footprint, or the impact your business has on the environment \u2014 but that doesn\u2019t mean you shouldn\u2019t. In addition to helping out in the worldwide fight against climate change, <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.clover.com\/earth-day-2021\/\">going green<\/a> can have a positive impact on your business in multiple ways.&#8221;\u00a0 See <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.clover.com\/ways-to-go-green-as-a-small-business\/\">their blog here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">From Avery Williams, Outreach Specialist:<\/span>\u00a0 I&#8217;m reaching out with Ingredion, a global supplier and authority on plant-based ingredients, who recently published an article titled &#8220;Plant-based eating and living for a more sustainable future&#8221;. In addition to the variety of health reasons for going plant-based, our guide goes in-depth to explain how doing so can reduce greenhouse gas missions, preserve biodiversity, and reduce deforestation. Our guide offers practical tips for embracing the plant-based lifestyle, and offers resources and research for those with questions about making this change to their diet. Our guide also encourages readers to participate in sustainable consumption and promotes sustainable food sources. It&#8217;s at: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ingredion.com\/na\/en-us\/be-whats-next\/plant-based-eating-living-for-sustainable-future.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.ingredion.com\/na\/en-us\/be-whats-next\/plant-based-eating-living-for-sustainable-future.html&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1696431611711000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1V1AJzfPq4iqCncUhZiT0-\">https:\/\/www.ingredion.com\/na\/<wbr \/>en-us\/be-whats-next\/plant-<wbr \/>based-eating-living-for-<wbr \/>sustainable-future.html<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">From Leslie Collins<\/span> with PublicAdministrationDegrees.com. I&#8217;m reaching out because I wanted to introduce a guide we put together offering in-depth information about Environmental Policy Degrees and the career options available in this field. You can take a look at it here: &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.publicadministrationdegrees.com\/programs\/environmental-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.publicadministrationdegrees.com\/programs\/environmental-policy&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1701383435915000&amp;usg=AOvVaw27CLXsCGFnZrVGaf4nQNkk\">https:\/\/www.<wbr \/>publicadministrationdegrees.<wbr \/>com\/programs\/environmental-<wbr \/>policy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">From Jesse Robinson<\/span> with Flume: &#8220;Flume has created a guide titled &#8220;<em>From a Drip to a Flood: The Cascading Effects of Water Leaks<\/em>&#8221; highlighting the over 1 trillion gallons of water that are lost to household leaks each year. Outlined are the different types of leaks and their varying levels of urgency and potential damage they can cause. A few of the lesser known effects of water leaks are also highlighted, such as contaminants like bacteria and viruses effecting a community water supply via leaks, and pressure caused by leaks resulting in more energy being wasted to replenish the lost water. Resulting in an increase in your community&#8217;s carbon footprint and fossil fuel usage.&#8221; See this link: <a href=\"https:\/\/flumewater.com\/cascading-effects-of-water-leaks\/\">https:\/\/flumewater.com\/cascading-effects-of-water-leaks\/<\/a>.\u00a0 And view other articles there as well.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">From Teresa Bass<\/span>:\u00a0\u00a0 To help homeowners save energy, Price Self Storage has compiled a resource titled &#8220;<strong>22 Ways to Conserve Energy Around the Home<\/strong>&#8221; which offers tips\u00a0to reduce\u00a0energy consumption and adjust\u00a0daily habits that lead to significant energy savings, lower bills, help the environment, and make an immediate impact on energy conservation in the home. Quick highlights include:\n<ul>\n<li>Home repairs to consider to improve energy efficiency<\/li>\n<li>Energy-efficient<em>\u00a0<\/em>lighting\u00a0<wbr \/>techniques<\/li>\n<li>Appliance and Smart Home considerations to invest in<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By offering practical and easy-to-implement energy-saving tips, this resource may contribute to increasing environmental awareness and helping those in your community reduce their carbon footprint.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.priceselfstorage.com\/blog\/22-ways-to-conserve-energy-around-the-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.priceselfstorage.com\/blog\/22-ways-to-conserve-energy-around-the-home&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1714593550560000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0MePdrnp6mak-azhZe9pQN\">https:\/\/www.priceselfstorage.<wbr \/>com\/blog\/22-ways-to-conserve-<wbr \/>energy-around-the-home<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">From Ruth Belay<\/span>, with Parker &amp; Sons:\u00a0 Our article, &#8220;Top Ten Sustainable Home Tips for a Greener Lifestyle,&#8221; offers practical tips for reducing environmental impact through sustainable practices at home. It includes advice on energy-efficient upgrades, water conservation, and reducing waste. The article can help readers incorporate more sustainable habits into their daily lives, from recycling to eco-friendly home improvements. Here\u2019s the URL if you\u2019d like to explore it further:\n<div><a id=\"m_4652135176307408192OWAf6ed6e08-83a3-d54f-2122-578931eb5238\" href=\"https:\/\/www.parkerandsons.com\/blog\/top-ten-sustainable-home-tips-for-a-greener-lifestyle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.parkerandsons.com\/blog\/top-ten-sustainable-home-tips-for-a-greener-lifestyle&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1741972406843000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1JXkZgAU-pbxq5qZlQgCXj\">https:\/\/www.parkerandsons.com\/<wbr \/>blog\/top-ten-sustainable-home-<wbr \/>tips-for-a-greener-lifestyle<\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Websites of Interest (in addition to all the links in Intro above)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/omnexus.specialchem.com\/selection-guide\/expanded-polystyrene-eps-foam-insulation\">Expanded Polystyrene (EPS): Ultimate Guide on Foam Insulation Material website<\/a>. Explore more about this polymer and find out its benefits, properties, recyclability etc. in detail.<\/li>\n<li>Fifteen things you should never throw in Recycle Bins, from Reader&#8217;s Digest:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rd.com\/home\/cleaning-organizing\/things-not-recyclable\/\">https:\/\/www.rd.com\/home\/cleaning-organizing\/things-not-recyclable\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Recycling Basics by the EPA &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/recycle\/recycling-basics\">https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/recycle\/recycling-basics<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Interesting Recycling Facts &#8211; &#8220;You can make a difference&#8221; &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/recyclingfacts.org\/\">https:\/\/recyclingfacts.org\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>More Interesting Recycling Facts &#8211; &#8220;A Recycling Revolution&#8221; &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.recycling-revolution.com\/recycling-facts.html\">http:\/\/www.recycling-revolution.com\/recycling-facts.html<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Ten Ways to Improve Your Recycling &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.treehugger.com\/htgg\/how-to-go-green-recycling.html\">https:\/\/www.treehugger.com\/htgg\/how-to-go-green-recycling.html<\/a><\/li>\n<li>From Kat King: A guide for consumers and small businesses interested in green footprints, smaller carbon footprints, and loans and grants and tax incentives to help.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/thecreditreview.com\/articles\/energy-efficient-tax-credits-and-loans\">https:\/\/thecreditreview.com\/articles\/energy-efficient-tax-credits-and-loans<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Excellent YouTube videos:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;How Recycling Works&#8221; YouTube video &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=b7GMpjx2jDQ\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=b7GMpjx2jDQ<\/a><\/li>\n<li>&#8220;What Happens After Recycled is Collected?&#8221; &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=s4LZwCDaoQM\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=s4LZwCDaoQM<\/a><\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Recycling at US Largest Facility, NYC&#8221; &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=L2Rc8oTOtd8\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=L2Rc8oTOtd8<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Interesting Reuse ideas &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=R6U4wQiBWeA\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=R6U4wQiBWeA<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Green Tyranny, in the name of protecting the earth, John Stossel &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=R5cJF9W157Y\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=R5cJF9W157Y<\/a>\u00a0This is another set of views we all must understand. Recycling, alternate energy, global warming and more and what a lot of others are saying. Released April 2013. About 45 minutes but worth viewing.<\/li>\n<li>Recycling is in trouble, and it might be your fault &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/news\/politics\/2017\/04\/20\/weak-markets-make-consumers-wishful-recycling-big-problem\/100654976\/\">https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/news\/politics\/2017\/04\/20\/weak-markets-make-consumers-wishful-recycling-big-problem\/100654976\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Massive Floating Boom for the Pacific &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2018\/09\/11\/646724291\/a-massive-floating-boom-is-supposed-to-clean-up-the-pacific-can-it-work\">https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2018\/09\/11\/646724291\/a-massive-floating-boom-is-supposed-to-clean-up-the-pacific-can-it-work<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Could mutant enzymes solve the world&#8217;s plastic problem? &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.citylab.com\/environment\/2018\/04\/let-them-eat-waste\/558233\/\">https:\/\/www.citylab.com\/environment\/2018\/04\/let-them-eat-waste\/558233\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.albatrossthefilm.com\">www.<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2018\/11\/Albatross-the-film-logo.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7424 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2018\/11\/Albatross-the-film-logo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"140\" height=\"186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2018\/11\/Albatross-the-film-logo.jpg 389w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2018\/11\/Albatross-the-film-logo-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 140px) 100vw, 140px\" \/><\/a>AlbatrossTheFilm.com\u00a0A Chris Jordan film. View the 3 minute trailer, or the whole 1 hour 37 minute film.<\/li>\n<li>Also see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plasticpollutioncoalition.org\/\">Plastic Pollution Coalition<\/a>\u00a0website, and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/elplasticomata.com\/\">EPlasticomata<\/a>\u00a0website (come up in Spanish but click on translate in most browsers)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Stay tuned for more&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From Wikipedia: &#8220;Environmental protection\u00a0is practiced for protecting the\u00a0natural environment\u00a0for the benefit of both the environment and humans. Due to the pressures of\u00a0overconsumption, population and technology, the\u00a0biophysical environment\u00a0is being degraded, sometimes&#8230; <span class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/natural-areas-of-interest\/environmental-protection-and-recycling\/\">Read More &rarr;<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":44,"featured_media":0,"parent":231,"menu_order":4,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_crdt_document":"","_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":""},"class_list":["post-7291","page","type-page","status-publish","entry","has-post-thumbnail"],"acf":[],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":false,"thumbnail":false,"medium":false,"medium_large":false,"large":false,"1536x1536":false,"2048x2048":false,"archive":false,"gform-image-choice-sm":false,"gform-image-choice-md":false,"gform-image-choice-lg":false},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Don Travis","author_link":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/author\/dontravis\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"From Wikipedia: &#8220;Environmental protection\u00a0is practiced for protecting the\u00a0natural environment\u00a0for the benefit of both the environment and humans. Due to the pressures of\u00a0overconsumption, population and technology, the\u00a0biophysical environment\u00a0is being degraded, sometimes... Read More &rarr;","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/P6i4Ho-1TB","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7291","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/44"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7291"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7291\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/231"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7291"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":5520,"date":"2015-08-29T08:59:15","date_gmt":"2015-08-29T13:59:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/?page_id=5520"},"modified":"2019-11-10T15:03:54","modified_gmt":"2019-11-10T21:03:54","slug":"soils-that-earthy-dirty-stuff","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/chapter-projects\/the-nature-of-milam-county\/soils-that-earthy-dirty-stuff\/","title":{"rendered":"Soils &#8211; That earthy dirty stuff."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Our Soils Interest group was formed in April 2015, with the intent of learning and sharing all about soils in our County. The reader is also referred to our <a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/natural-areas-of-interest\/geology-and-soils\/\">Geology and Soils page<\/a> under the &#8220;Natural Areas&#8221; section of this web site where we keep all advanced training, field trips and many links and references on the subject since we started our chapter and the web site.<\/p>\n<p>This page will focus on and document the activities of our Soils Interest group specifically, and will use links as needed to the above page to prevent any duplication, primarily regarding reference material.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2015\/08\/Soils-Meeting-4-17-15.pdf\">Soils Meeting 4-17-15<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2015\/08\/Soils-Meeting-7-10-15.pdf\">Soils Meeting 7-10-15<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Richard Reid (Soil Survey Project Leader; NRCS, Bryan) met with the Soils group and helped them collect two samples of Milam County soils, shown in this picture.\u00a0 For more on this process see the videos, photos and documentation located in the Geology and Soils Interest Group web page (link above). Katherine Bedrich made these display cases for two samples, and although you can&#8217;t see it, there are centimeter depth markings on the frames and additional soil analysis information that the group now has, regarding such things as water penetration, soil content, suitability for native grasses or agriculture, etc.\u00a0 The left column contains the top portion of the sample and the right column the bottom portion.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2015\/08\/FullSizeRender.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-5736\" src=\"\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2015\/08\/FullSizeRender.jpg\" alt=\"FullSizeRender\" width=\"989\" height=\"3007\" srcset=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2015\/08\/FullSizeRender.jpg 989w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2015\/08\/FullSizeRender-99x300.jpg 99w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2015\/08\/FullSizeRender-337x1024.jpg 337w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 989px) 100vw, 989px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our Soils Interest group was formed in April 2015, with the intent of learning and sharing all about soils in our County. The reader is also referred to our Geology&#8230; <span class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/chapter-projects\/the-nature-of-milam-county\/soils-that-earthy-dirty-stuff\/\">Read More &rarr;<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":44,"featured_media":0,"parent":77,"menu_order":14,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_crdt_document":"","_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":""},"class_list":["post-5520","page","type-page","status-publish","entry","has-post-thumbnail"],"acf":[],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":false,"thumbnail":false,"medium":false,"medium_large":false,"large":false,"1536x1536":false,"2048x2048":false,"archive":false,"gform-image-choice-sm":false,"gform-image-choice-md":false,"gform-image-choice-lg":false},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Don Travis","author_link":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/author\/dontravis\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"Our Soils Interest group was formed in April 2015, with the intent of learning and sharing all about soils in our County. The reader is also referred to our Geology... Read More &rarr;","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/P6i4Ho-1r2","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5520","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/44"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5520"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5520\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/77"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5520"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":5168,"date":"2015-03-02T15:09:12","date_gmt":"2015-03-02T21:09:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/?page_id=5168"},"modified":"2023-08-31T10:09:21","modified_gmt":"2023-08-31T15:09:21","slug":"wildlife-management-tax-valuation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/natural-areas-of-interest\/wildlife-management-tax-valuation\/","title":{"rendered":"Wildlife Habitat Management and Tax Valuation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Many of our chapter members, and many other property owners in Milam County, have some or all of their property categorized as Wildlife Management for tax valuation purposes. \u00a0This tax valuation is similar to that for a typical &#8220;Ag&#8221; valuation as many would know it. In fact it can only be used for properties that already have an Agricultural tax valuation where you would then convert part or all to Wildlife Management valuation.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Ag&#8221; valuations are done for typical farming and ranching operations, such as cattle, goats, corn, cotton and many more. \u00a0A Wildlife Management valuation is done \u201cto propagate a sustained breeding, migrating or wintering population of indigenous wild animals for human use, including food, medicine or recreation.\u201d\u00a0 This involves not only the protection and encouragement of desirable species of wildlife (including deer and other mammals, birds, amphibians, native plants and prairies, etc.) and the removal of undesirable species such as feral hogs, non native introduced or invasive grasses and plants, etc.<\/p>\n<p>This Wildlife Management valuation process was initiated by the Texas Parks and Wildlife department and legalized by the Texas Legislature as Proposition 11 change to the Texas constitution in 1995. \u00a0In 2001, the Legislature passed H.B. 3123, requiring the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to develop and the Comptroller to adopt rules for the qualification of agricultural land in wildlife management use. It is managed by the local tax office in each county.<\/p>\n<p>To utilize this valuation takes a little research on your part. \u00a0You will need to understand all the requirements, and then determine how your property&#8217;s natural features along with your goals and desires, can be put into an acceptable Wildlife Management Plan. \u00a0This web page is meant to help guide you in that effort.<\/p>\n<p>There are seven activities described by the law that support Wildlife Management tax valuation. You must choose at least three for your plan, but most people do much more than that.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>habitat control;<\/li>\n<li>erosion control;<\/li>\n<li>predator control;<\/li>\n<li>providing supplemental supplies of water;<\/li>\n<li>providing supplemental supplies of food;<\/li>\n<li>providing shelters; and<\/li>\n<li>making census counts to determine population<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>All these activities were presented\u00a0during a full day Wildlife Management Workshop held in Milano on February 27, 2015. This was sponsored by our El Camino Real Chapter with speakers from Texas Parks and Wildlife, Texas A&amp;M AgriLife Extension Service and our local tax office providing a wealth of information. \u00a0Their power point presentations are included below in PDF form for ease of downloading and viewing.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2015\/03\/Meuth_TMN-Program_2014.pdf\">Texas Master Naturalist Program<\/a>, Mary Pearl Meuth, TPWD<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2015\/03\/Developing-Your-Wildlife-Management-Plan.pdf\">Developing Your Wildlife Management Plan<\/a>, Heidi Kryger, TPWD<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2015\/03\/Prop11Habitat2015.pdf\">Habitat Control (1)<\/a>, Jay Whiteside, TPWD<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/0B5G7QbJg9desci14RDNWZl9RUlE\/view?usp=sharing\">Predator Control (3)<\/a>, Mark Tyson, Texas A&amp;M AgriLife Extension Service<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2015\/03\/Milam-County-TAX-Workshop-Feb-2015-Erosion-Control-Supplemental-Water-Supplemental-Food.pdf\">Supplemental Water (4) and Erosion Control (2)<\/a>, Tim Siegmund, TPWD<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2015\/03\/Milam-County-TAX-Workshop-Feb-2015-Supplemental-Food.pdf\">Supplemental Food (5)<\/a>, Tim Siegmund, TPWD<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2015\/03\/SUPPLEMENTAL-SHELTER-FOR-WILDLIFE-Condensed.pdf\">Supplemental Shelter (6)<\/a>, Rick Knipe, TPWD<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2015\/03\/surveys.pdf\">Census Counts (7)<\/a>, Billy Lambert, TPWD<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2015\/03\/Plan-1-D-1-submission-form.pdf\">1-D-1 Initial or Revised Plan submission form<\/a>, Diane White, Milam Tax Office<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2015\/03\/pwd_888_w7000_open_space_agric_valuation_wildlife_mgmt_annual_rpt.pdf\">1-D-1 Annual Report form<\/a>, Diane White, Milam Tax Office<\/li>\n<li>Landowner to Landowner 1D1 plan June 14 2018, Barbara Kelly-Willy <a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2019\/07\/Landowner-to-Landowner-1D1-TMN-June-14-2018-Barbara-Kelly-Willy.pdf\">PDF file<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 class=\"hP\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-thread-perm-id=\"thread-f:1775486946469849400\" data-legacy-thread-id=\"18a3cbf88bada938\">Caldwell, Burleson Co. &#8211; Wildlife and Woodlands Post Oak Savannah Wildlife Habitat Management Workshop Presentations &#8211; July 28, 2023 Workshop<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>See the agenda and all presentations <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1WPb2D--Rbj3Y4Bis52lTVkg4ddbC8qGG?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1WPb2D--Rbj3Y4Bis52lTVkg4ddbC8qGG?usp%3Dsharing&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1693527255220000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2QsevdakZoMDaFO3FS-p0D\">HERE<\/a>, by Paul Crump<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Key web sites for more information include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/texasconservation.org\/\">Central Texas Conservation Partnership<\/a>\u00a0Several conservation agencies joined together to assist landowners in managing their properties.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tpwd.texas.gov\/landwater\/land\/private\/agricultural_land\/\">TPWD web page on Wildlife valuation<\/a>. Particular information for our Post Oak Savannah and Grassland Prairie region should be reviewed &#8211; this is a HUGE amount of information, but very specific and very helpful.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.window.state.tx.us\/taxinfo\/proptax\/pdf\/96-354.pdf\">Guidelines for qualification of agricultural lands in wildlife management use<\/a>, a PDF file by Susan Combs, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many of our chapter members, and many other property owners in Milam County, have some or all of their property categorized as Wildlife Management for tax valuation purposes. \u00a0This tax&#8230; <span class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/natural-areas-of-interest\/wildlife-management-tax-valuation\/\">Read More &rarr;<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":44,"featured_media":0,"parent":231,"menu_order":20,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_crdt_document":"","_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":""},"class_list":["post-5168","page","type-page","status-publish","entry"],"acf":[],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":false,"thumbnail":false,"medium":false,"medium_large":false,"large":false,"1536x1536":false,"2048x2048":false,"archive":false,"gform-image-choice-sm":false,"gform-image-choice-md":false,"gform-image-choice-lg":false},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Don Travis","author_link":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/author\/dontravis\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"Many of our chapter members, and many other property owners in Milam County, have some or all of their property categorized as Wildlife Management for tax valuation purposes. \u00a0This tax... Read More &rarr;","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/P6i4Ho-1lm","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5168","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/44"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5168"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5168\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/231"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5168"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":4354,"date":"2014-03-04T09:19:51","date_gmt":"2014-03-04T15:19:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/?page_id=4354"},"modified":"2014-08-28T15:48:53","modified_gmt":"2014-08-28T20:48:53","slug":"instructions-for-page-developers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/chapter-projects\/the-nature-of-milam-county\/instructions-for-page-developers\/","title":{"rendered":"Introduction"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>The Nature of Milam County<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>This project is quite broad in scope, in terms of describing any number of different nature categories in our county over time. \u00a0The individual web pages will have a consistent appearance and content structure, using the instructions and aids noted below.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, as an aid for individual logs of what members find and wish to note, this <a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2014\/03\/Observation-spread-sheet-for-members.xlsx\">observation spread sheet for members<\/a>\u00a0may be of assistance and provide some uniformity for a future web page.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #993300;\"><strong>Instructions for Nature Page developers:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The overall format for the web\u00a0pages in each category below is similar &#8211; in that each category web page will list all the species being described in that nature category.\u00a0 Each species on the web page will have a photo, the Latin and\/or Common name, and then something of interest such as a pertinent poem or folklore or unique feature as a means of introduction, followed by a link to download the individual species document as a PDF file.\u00a0 Take a look at them and you will see.\u00a0Your nature category coordinator and team should decide what you want placed here for intro&#8217;s.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Nature of Milam County Survey document<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">As species are found and identified, each one is to be documented on the Survey template, including the release for use of any pictures used if that becomes necessary (should be unlikely).<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2010\/03\/Survey.doc\">Download the Survey template.<\/a>\u00a0 This should be completed by each page developer and maintained by each nature category coordinator.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Standard input format \/ template for individual pages.<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here are two generic templates provided for your use.\u00a0 Use either one depending on your content and style preferences.\u00a0 The Header, Footer, Species Heading, Times New Roman font size(s), initial photo placement and overall two column layout should be the same on all nature pages.\u00a0 Your individual committee may have defined specific sub headings or sections pertinent to the nature of the species being described, and that is important to tell all pertinent data.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2010\/03\/Simple-one-page-format1.doc\">Simple one page format<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2010\/03\/Multipage-format-with-more-pictures-maps-tables-etc2.doc\">Multipage format with more pictures, maps, tables etc<\/a> This also has some instructions on using various Word features to help in building pages.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Wildflower team information:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2010\/03\/Wildflower-Resource-Page.doc\">Wildflower Resource Page<\/a>\u00a0 This contains book and web site suggestions to assist in research.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2014\/03\/Wildflower-TEMPLATE-2014.doc\">Wildflower TEMPLATE 2014<\/a>\u00a0This is the Word template for use in developing individual wildflower nature pages.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Use of Photographs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Of course, the preferred source of photos would be those taken by members right here in Milam County.\u00a0 However, there is a huge source of free, unrestricted photos available on the internet that can be used without any issue with only a brief attribution for the originator.\u00a0 Thousands of photographers <strong>want<\/strong> their photos used by organizations like us.\u00a0 A good source for many of these popular sites is from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.digitalimagemagazine.com\/blog\/featured\/25-free-stock-photo-sites\/\">Digital Image Magazine&#8217;s website<\/a>.\u00a0 Another more simple process is to go to www.google.com, and click on the &#8220;Images&#8221; label in the header bar, then type in specific search words. \u00a0Browse the hundreds of great photos, click on one you like and go to the individual site hosting the picture of interest for any unique restrictions. \u00a0You can also search on flickr.com and en.wikipedia.org.\u00a0 Find a photo you like, click on it to go to owner&#8217;s site to check permissions (if any) and find the best photo size available (largest preferred), then right click on the photo you want and select &#8220;save image as..&#8221; to your PC.\u00a0 Select the folder on your hard drive to save it, and put the owners name as part of the file name you create to help with providing attribution.\u00a0 I also suggest going to your nature category listed above on this page, and use the already resourced links presented there that are specific to your nature category &#8211; could save a lot of time finding that special photo. When you send the photo file to the web editor for inclusion, the attribute info in the file name will allow proper ID inclusion on the web page.<\/p>\n<p>For a tutorial on Copyrights, Fair Use, Creative Commons and how we should deal with all of this, please download my <a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2010\/03\/How-do-Copyrights-affect-photo-usage.pdf\">How do Copyrights affect photo usage<\/a> PDF file.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Creating PDF files<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>From within Word, you can &#8220;save as..&#8221; your nature page as a PDF file by selecting that file format.\u00a0 When you do, you will get a panel popup where you can select the degree of quality vs file size trade off at the bottom of the panel:\u00a0 Standard Size will be a high quality PDF, and Minimum Size will be less quality for printing but usually ok for online viewing.\u00a0 For these fairly simple pages, you should always select &#8220;Standard&#8221; for best quality.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Nature of Milam County This project is quite broad in scope, in terms of describing any number of different nature categories in our county over time. \u00a0The individual web&#8230; <span class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/chapter-projects\/the-nature-of-milam-county\/instructions-for-page-developers\/\">Read More &rarr;<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":44,"featured_media":0,"parent":77,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_crdt_document":"","_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":""},"class_list":["post-4354","page","type-page","status-publish","entry"],"acf":[],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":false,"thumbnail":false,"medium":false,"medium_large":false,"large":false,"1536x1536":false,"2048x2048":false,"archive":false,"gform-image-choice-sm":false,"gform-image-choice-md":false,"gform-image-choice-lg":false},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Don Travis","author_link":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/author\/dontravis\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"The Nature of Milam County This project is quite broad in scope, in terms of describing any number of different nature categories in our county over time. \u00a0The individual web... Read More &rarr;","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/P6i4Ho-18e","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4354","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/44"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4354"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4354\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/77"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4354"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":4233,"date":"2014-01-22T17:30:26","date_gmt":"2014-01-22T23:30:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/?page_id=4233"},"modified":"2019-11-10T15:07:42","modified_gmt":"2019-11-10T21:07:42","slug":"floridus-milamexa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/chapter-projects\/the-nature-of-milam-county\/floridus-milamexa\/","title":{"rendered":"Floridus Milamexa &#8211; The Flora of Milam County"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div id=\"attachment_4251\" style=\"width: 131px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2014\/01\/Indian-Paintbrush-txu-herb-dexter-479-580.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4251\" class=\" wp-image-4251 \" src=\"\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2014\/01\/Indian-Paintbrush-txu-herb-dexter-479-580-201x300.jpg\" alt=\"Indian Paintbrush\" width=\"121\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2014\/01\/Indian-Paintbrush-txu-herb-dexter-479-580-201x300.jpg 201w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2014\/01\/Indian-Paintbrush-txu-herb-dexter-479-580.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 121px) 100vw, 121px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4251\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Indian Paintbrush<\/p><\/div><\/p>\n<p>This approved volunteer project will involve identifying, photographing, documenting, collecting, pressing, and voucher creation for many species of flora found in Milam County. \u00a0We may also collect, clean and store native plant seeds of Milam County for a variety of purposes. \u00a0Herbarium quality plant voucher specimens and documentation will supplement the project, with this webpage being the public view on all our information.\u00a0 Stored seeds may be distributed to members and the community in the future, to continue growth of native plants in Milam County, as well as distributed to National and Texas seed repositories for long term use.<\/p>\n<p>This web page will eventually contain a series of individual species with common and taxon name, and a good photo, along with other pertinent data and documents.<\/p>\n<p>We are using <a href=\"http:\/\/www.inaturalist.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iNaturalist<\/a> to document all our individual &#8220;observations&#8221; in the iNaturalist Nature of Milam County project called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inaturalist.org\/projects\/ecrtmn-milam-co-tx\">ECRTMN Milam County<\/a>. People all over the US and around the world are using this system to share their observations with others, helping to identify all the regions where species are discovered.<\/p>\n<p>You will see the latest up to date version of this map below on the above Nature of Milam County project page, and be able to zoom in on exact locations. Click the link or the image to go there. There is also the more specific page on flora and fauna found just on the historic\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.inaturalist.org\/projects\/floridus-milamexa-el-camino-real-trail\">El Camino Real trail<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_5230\" style=\"width: 599px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.inaturalist.org\/projects\/floridus-milamexa--2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5230\" class=\"wp-image-5230 size-full\" src=\"\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2014\/01\/map-milam.jpg\" alt=\"map milam\" width=\"589\" height=\"387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2014\/01\/map-milam.jpg 589w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2014\/01\/map-milam-300x197.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 589px) 100vw, 589px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5230\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This is the map you will find on our iNaturalist project Floridus Milamexa. It will show the exact GPS location for each species we have identified and documented. The grey squares represent multiple species and when you zoom in the map you will see the individual balloon markers.<\/p><\/div><\/p>\n<p>Below\u00a0are a selected few of the individual species we have identified and documented in iNaturalist.<\/p>\n<p>Click on an image to take you to that observation page of our project.\u00a0 From there, for lots more information and other photos and observations, click on the Species Name at the top of that observation page. That will take you the iNaturalist page showing all the observations submitted for that species, as well as information from Wikipedia or Encylclopedia of Life (EOL).\u00a0 You can also do this from the Project Page where it lists all our observations.<\/p>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_5233\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.inaturalist.org\/observations\/1098020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"http:\/\/www.txmn.org\/elcamino noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5233\" class=\"wp-image-5233 size-thumbnail\" src=\"\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2014\/01\/ivy-leaf-morning-glory-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"ivy-leaf morning glory\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5233\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ivy-leaf Morning Glory (Ipomoea cordatotriloba)<\/p><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_5240\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.inaturalist.org\/observations\/862247\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"http:\/\/www.inaturalist.org\/photos\/1380001 noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5240\" class=\"wp-image-5240 size-thumbnail\" src=\"\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2014\/01\/youpon-holly-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"youpon holly\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5240\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Yaupon holly (Ilex vomitoria)<\/p><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_5250\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.inaturalist.org\/observations\/863598\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5250\" class=\"wp-image-5250 size-thumbnail\" src=\"\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2014\/01\/texas-bindweed-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"texas bindweed\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5250\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Texas bindweed (Convolvulus equitans)<\/p><\/div><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A selected set of Milam County species will also have Voucher specimens collected and mounted on archival paper, and stored in an environmental controlled area.\u00a0 Photos of those will be included here. (Sample)<\/p>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_4250\" style=\"width: 217px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2014\/01\/Indian-paintbrush-voucher-txu-herb-00335298-800.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4250\" class=\"wp-image-4250 size-medium\" src=\"\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2014\/01\/Indian-paintbrush-voucher-txu-herb-00335298-800-207x300.jpg\" alt=\"Indian Paintbrush\" width=\"207\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2014\/01\/Indian-paintbrush-voucher-txu-herb-00335298-800-207x300.jpg 207w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2014\/01\/Indian-paintbrush-voucher-txu-herb-00335298-800.jpg 553w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 207px) 100vw, 207px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4250\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Indian Paintbrush<\/p><\/div><\/p>\n<p>Below is our master &#8220;sheet&#8221; as maintained on our Google Drive.\u00a0 At this time, it is just a sample for team analysis.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1qv88CIyFQ_GQUli8wO3gD7PJviURNC4ho-NSwwU859s\/pubhtml?widget=true&amp;headers=false\" width=\"1000\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Project Team information.<\/h3>\n<p>A core team has been formed to develop procedures, forms, preservation techniques, and obtain various materials and equipment to support the project. \u00a0The project lead contact is Katherine Bedrich. Other core chapter members include:\u00a0Phyllis Shuffield, Linda Jo Conn,\u00a0Ann Collins, Cindy Bolch, Debbi Harris, John Pruett, Sheri Sweet and Lesley Sweet, and Don Travis. \u00a0Training and other expertise and support will be provided by Honorary Chapter Members Flo Oxley (Adjunct Professor, Biology, Austin Community College), Dale Kruse (Curator, S. M. Tracy Herbarium, College Station), and Chapter Partner Clint Walker III (Walker&#8217;s Honey). \u00a0The Indian Paintbrush &#8220;Castilleja indivisa&#8221; images on this first page are courtesy of UT Austin PRC website.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Meeting Minutes and Field Trip notes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[accordion]<\/p>\n<p>[spoiler title=&#8221;2014 Minutes and Notes&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2014\/01\/January-12-2014-meeting-notes.doc\">January 12 2014 meeting notes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2014\/01\/February-18th-2014-meeting-notes.docx\">February 18th 2014 meeting notes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2014\/01\/June-18-meeting.docx\">June 18 2014 meeting notes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2014\/01\/Additions-to-June-18th-meeting-notes-ljc.docx\">Additions to June 18th meeting notes &#8211; ljc<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2014\/01\/August-4th-meeting.docx\">August 4th 2014 meeting notes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2014\/01\/August-26th-field-trip.docx\">August 26th field trip<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2014\/01\/September-10th-field-trip-notes.docx\">September 10th field trip notes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2014\/01\/September-23rd-field-trip-notes.docx\">September 23rd field trip notes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2014\/01\/October-15th-field-trip-notes.docx\">October 15th field trip notes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2014\/01\/October-30th-field-trip-notes.docx\">October 30th field trip notes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2014\/01\/November-12th-field-trip-notes.docx\">November 12th field trip notes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2014\/01\/December-3-2014-meeting-notes.docx\">December 3 2014 meeting notes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/spoiler]<\/p>\n<p>[spoiler title=&#8221;2015 Minutes and Notes&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2014\/01\/January-6-2015-meeting-notes.docx\">January 6 2015 meeting notes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2014\/01\/February-19-2015-meeting-notes.docx\">February 19 2015 meeting notes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2014\/01\/March-10-2015-meeting-notes.docx\">March 10 2015 meeting-notes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2014\/01\/March-25th-field-trip-notes.docx\">March 25 2015 field trip notes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2014\/01\/April-7-2015-field-trip-notes.docx\">April 7, 2015 field trip notes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2014\/01\/April-14th-meeting-notes.docx\">April 14th 2015 meeting notes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/spoiler]<\/p>\n<p>[spoiler title=&#8221;2016 Minutes and Notes&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2014\/01\/February-29th-field-trip-notes.docx\">February 29th &#8211; field trip notes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2014\/01\/February-29th-fauna.docx\">February 29th- fauna<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2014\/01\/February-29-CR-264.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-5925 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2014\/01\/February-29-CR-264.png\" alt=\"February 29 CR 264\" width=\"644\" height=\"539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2014\/01\/February-29-CR-264.png 644w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2014\/01\/February-29-CR-264-300x251.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 644px) 100vw, 644px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/spoiler]<\/p>\n<p>[spoiler title=&#8221;2017 Minutes and Field notes&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2014\/01\/2017-05-06-Plant-Collection-Sugarloaf-Mountain-Bridge-Report.docx\">2017-05-06 Plant Collection Sugarloaf Mountain Bridge Report<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2014\/01\/2017-07-03-Herbarium-Training-Meeting.docx\">2017-07-03 Herbarium Training Meeting<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2014\/01\/2017-11-16-S.-M.-Tracy-Herbarium-plant-workday.pdf\">2017-11-16 S. M. Tracy Herbarium plant workday<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2014\/01\/Plant-Mounting-Instructions.pdf\">2017-11-16 Plant Mounting Instructions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/spoiler]<\/p>\n<p>[accordion]<\/p>\n<p>Training documents:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2014\/01\/Floridus-Milamexa-Mar-13-2014-Flo.pdf\">Floridus Milamexa Training Mar 13 2014 Flo Oxley<\/a> presentation pdf file. \u00a0The original powerpoint was too large to upload. Same info.\u00a0 This focuses on seed collection, processing and storage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Below are project templates and references regarding the processes, including seed collection and storage process. \u00a0Other forms, procedures and documentation for documenting all Milam County flora by themselves or in conjunction with seed collection will be included. \u00a0This will include the documentation of any non-native or invasive plants although those seeds will not be collected or saved for future population purposes in Milam County.<\/p>\n<p>Existing forms and web sites for reference by the core team and others include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>iNaturalist is available on Windows, Macs, smartphones, etc and is an excellent vehicle for documenting observations in a manner to share with anyone and everyone. See <a href=\"http:\/\/inaturalist.org\">inaturalist.org.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Seeds of Success (SOS) project <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nps.gov\/plants\/sos\/\">web site link<\/a>,\u00a0\u00a0BLM (Bureau of Land Management. The following are direct links to pages within that site.\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nps.gov\/plants\/sos\/protocol\/index.htm\">Technical protocol for Seeds of Success<\/a> program details, training, target species, c0llection, storage and more.<\/li>\n<li>Template from above for our use in adapting a form of our own. \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2014\/01\/sosdata.doc\">Word template<\/a>. \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2014\/01\/sosdata.pdf\">PDF template<\/a>. Way more information than needed if we just want to document and voucher our local flora, and not collect seeds per SOS criteria.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2014\/01\/SOS-Data-Dictionary.pdf\">Template Data Dictionary<\/a>\u00a0explaining the fields in the above templates.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2014\/01\/Example-Data-Form.pdf\">Example Data Form<\/a>\u00a0filled in.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/files\/2014\/01\/Quick-Guide-to-the-SOS-Protocol.pdf\">Quick Guide to the Seeds Of Success Protocol<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; pdf.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), USDA <a href=\"http:\/\/plants.usda.gov\">website link<\/a><\/li>\n<li>UT Austin Plant Resources Center (PRC) (includes Wildflowers, Flora of Texas data base, and more)\u00a0<a title=\"website link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.biosci.utexas.edu\/prc\/flora.html\">website link<\/a><\/li>\n<li>LBJ Wildflower Center\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.wildflower.org\">website link<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>This is our <strong>development process \/ test area<\/strong>. \u00a0In process&#8230;.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Process &#8211; update 2<\/span>.<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0 We are setting up an iNaturalist Project as a primary and very public documentation site for this project, along with storing photos (not necessarily just those used in our iNaturalist collections) in our chapter photo library folder called Floridus milamexa on Google+. Those photos selected for use in iNaturalist could be easily linked in from the photo site so only 1 upload is needed, or they may just be included in the iNaturalist project from the individual contributions by project members.\u00a0 This web page above could then have a brief Id for each species with a link to the iNaturalist Project collections for details <a href=\"http:\/\/www.inaturalist.org\/projects\/floridus-milamexa--2\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Don\u2019s suggested process for Floridus milamexa via iNaturalist.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>When specimen is found:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Take photo(s) as needed.<\/li>\n<li>Capture GPS data, latitude, longitude, altitude.<\/li>\n<li>Fill in details and notes on field data sheet \u2013 fill in what you know, look up rest later if needed. (may use laptop in field?)<\/li>\n<li>Take flora specimen for voucher, as needed.<\/li>\n<li>Collect seeds?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>At home later:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Review, edit, crop photos as needed<\/li>\n<li>Create your observation(s) in your account on iNaturalist,\n<ol>\n<li>Upload selected photos to your observation<\/li>\n<li>Fill in all details as needed for project<\/li>\n<li>Submit to Chapter Project<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li>Prepare voucher, with label, take a photo and add it to your observation\u2019s photos or to our photo page on Google+.<\/li>\n<li>Store voucher in chapter files.<\/li>\n<li>Store seeds per procedure(?)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>On our Floridus milamexa web page in Nature of Milam County:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Redo to reflect observations via iNaturalist project, (not like the other Nature of MC pages that have own photos, documents of differing contents unique to the category, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Provide a link to the overall project, and show captured screen of project map on first page, update periodically to show added observation buttons on map.<\/li>\n<li>Add links to each individual specie observation in the project with a small photo as an ID, captured from the iN observation. Could organize list by family, genus, etc? However, the main iN project page has the complete list, with photos and contributors etc, and may have multiple contributions by multiple members for a single species.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>What to do next?<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Review current iN. projects as base for the chapter project<\/li>\n<li>Review any fields the project should have added, ie El Camino trail y\/n\/m?<\/li>\n<li>Set limits as to who can provide observations? Just us, by invitation? Public?<\/li>\n<li>Other iNaturalist features reviewed.<\/li>\n<li>How handle multiple observations by same or different members? \u00a0Let iNat handle it?<\/li>\n<li>Any additional documentation to add to web page?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Stay tuned for more&#8230;this is still an process in progress.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This approved volunteer project will involve identifying, photographing, documenting, collecting, pressing, and voucher creation for many species of flora found in Milam County. \u00a0We may also collect, clean and store&#8230; <span class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/chapter-projects\/the-nature-of-milam-county\/floridus-milamexa\/\">Read More &rarr;<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":44,"featured_media":0,"parent":77,"menu_order":2,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"onecolumn-page.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_crdt_document":"","_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":""},"class_list":["post-4233","page","type-page","status-publish","entry","has-post-thumbnail"],"acf":[],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":false,"thumbnail":false,"medium":false,"medium_large":false,"large":false,"1536x1536":false,"2048x2048":false,"archive":false,"gform-image-choice-sm":false,"gform-image-choice-md":false,"gform-image-choice-lg":false},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Don Travis","author_link":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/elcamino\/author\/dontravis\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"This approved volunteer project will involve identifying, photographing, documenting, collecting, pressing, and voucher creation for many species of flora found in Milam County. \u00a0We may also collect, clean and store... 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