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Take stream samples to determine the aquatic life in the stream. Sampling will be taken from the stream bottom to find macroinverterbates, observe water life, and water quality, and keep monthly records of observations. Monthly sampling will normally be done on the last Sunday of the month. CALL IF COMING - SCHEDULES WILL CHANGE DUE... Read More →
Our Roots for Wings Demonstration Garden will have regular workdays on the first Mondays of each month from 9am-11am. Come rain or shine, if the weather isn't too severe, we will meet and have an AT component for at least 30 minutes during the workday. Click here to Sign Up We will meet at Lewisville... Read More →
Early Bird Watch and Walk First Saturday of the month Meet at the Kiosk on the trail at 4100 Arbor Creek Dr. - Look for the Monarch butterfly wing on the side! Join Randy Moody and Friends of Furneaux Creek for a Bird Watch and Walk through the FoFC Nature Trail. Be sure to dress... Read More →
Second Tuesday of each month at noon, the TMN State Office will offer an hour-long virtual advanced training event. These will be recorded each month and shared to the TMNTuesday website. TMN Tuesdays are open to the public – all are welcome to attend. VMS Code: AT: TMN Tuesday:TMN AT Report Hours (live or... Read More →
Intense competition. Raging ambition. Towering egos. Heroic effort alternating with plagiarism and fraud. That was the state of bird study in eastern North America in the early 1800s, as a few intrepid characters raced to find the last few bird species that were still unknown to science. ​When Kenn Kaufman began delving into this period... Read More →
Trail Walk Second Saturday of the month Meet at the Kiosk on the trail at 4100 Arbor Creek Dr. - Look for the Monarch butterfly wing on the side! Fun for all ages! A local Texas Master Naturalist will guide a walk, looking for a variety of insects and birds on the trail. Join us... Read More →
In this talk we will meet Pliny the Elder, naval and army commander in the early Roman Empire, natural philosopher, and author of one of our oldest surviving writings about bees. Pliny died in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius (AD 79), but left us with his impression of humanity’s understanding of honey bees in his... Read More →
Coauthors of "Land Stewardship for Birds" Jan Wrede: Environmental Educator and Writer & retired from the Cibolo Nature Center; Rufus Stephens: TPWD Wildlife Biologist & Rufus Wildlife Consulting, LLC Click Here to Register Enjoy learning about improving water quality, water quantity, conservation practices, water law, and aquatic habitats. Join us throughout the year for FREE.  Visit the Texas... Read More →
Join us on July 21st for another awesome Nature Talk at Thrive. Nature Talks occur every 3rd Sunday at Thrive and cover a variety of topics. This month we will be discussing the importance of pocket prairies, no mow zones, and the extending the green initiative we're seeing in Lewisville. Pat Thompson from the City... Read More →
Monarch research and restoration highlights: Collaborations in the west Stay connected with the latest monarch conservation topics by attending our free monthly webinars. This series is a unique opportunity to hear from experts across various interdisciplinary fields related to monarchs, other pollinators, their habitats, and the threats and pressures that make conservation urgent. Bring your... Read More →
The SWAt Team extends this personal invitation to you to join us at our upcoming meeting. Come learn more about us and how you might fit in! Our Educational Outreach Program is ongoing throughout the year. We are always in need of additional volunteers. SWAt meets monthly on the 4th Thursday at 9:30am. Business Meeting: ... Read More →
Seabirds were humans' first companions when we ventured onto the ocean. With adaptations for long flights over open waters, seabirds like the Laysan Albatross endure some of the harshest conditions on Earth. They are champions of the bird world, holding records for longest migration, deepest diver, largest wingspan, and more! These often unseen birds are... Read More →
Take stream samples to determine the aquatic life in the stream. Sampling will be taken from the stream bottom to find macroinverterbates, observe water life, and water quality, and keep monthly records of observations. Monthly sampling will normally be done on the last Sunday of the month. CALL IF COMING - SCHEDULES WILL CHANGE DUE... Read More →
